How much of a (n intellectual property) pirate are you?

[DaFace]

This is a spinoff of a thread in the media center, but I hope you'll indulge me and let it hang out here for a bit.

I'm just curious to see how the plethora of legal options to obtain movies, TV, and music has impacted piracy.

The basic idea is - do you obtain media for use in your home legally, or do you pirate it?

Poll on the way.

[Rasputin]

IBP

[Rasputin]

IBP

In Before Poll

[mikeyis4dcats.]

you lack options for entirely legal.

I torrent tv shows, but that is the majority of what i do, except for some kids movies here and there

[Urc Burry]

100% of my music.. And I stream the occasional tv show/movie.. That's about as far as it goes

[DaFace]

you lack options for entirely legal.

I torrent tv shows, but that is the majority of what i do, except for some kids movies here and there

Yeah, I thought about going with a 100%-0% scale on everything, but it got too crazy, so I fuzzed up the categories a bit. My apologies.

[KurtCobain]

Music and books are the only thing I pirate. The occasional movie.

[DaFace]

Also, I screwed up the poll, so the first 4 people who respondent weren't counted correctly. I'd fix it if I'd made the poll public, but I can't now. So sorry. I fail.

[The Franchise]

I put mostly legal on a couple because I'll borrow CDs or movies from friends/family and rip them onto a hard drive.

[RedDread]

I pirate the hell out some movies, only Game of Thrones as far as TV goes because HBO doesn't have an online service available without an active sub.

For music I try to support the artists I really like, but I end up downloading a lot of stuff and keeping it if it's good. If I love it I'll typically buy it.

I don't pirate video games or software that often, again because I want to support the developers but also because pirates have a habit of putting nasty shit in there.

[Sassy Squatch]

This is a spinoff of a thread in the media center, but I hope you'll indulge me and let it hang out here for a bit.

I'm just curious to see how the plethora of legal options to obtain movies, TV, and music has impacted piracy.

The basic idea is - do you obtain media for use in your home legally, or do you pirate it?

Poll on the way.
Nice try FBI.

[DaFace]

As for me, I'm almost entirely legal with regard to:
-Movies - Vudu and Netflix take care of most of it, though I did have to pirate Star Wars last weekend because no one has it for streaming.
-Music - I use Spotify, so I rarely have a need for something that's not on there.
-Video games - I don't do PC games, and it's too much of a pain to pirate console games.
-Books - I don't read enough to put a lot of effort into pirating those, though I have downloaded an audio book of a book I was reading from time to time.

Mostly legal with regard to:
-TV Shows - I can find most of what I want on Hulu or Netflix, but there are still a lot of shows that just aren't on there.
-Computer software - C'mon...do people at home REALLY pay full price for Microsoft Office and Photoshop?

[chefsos]

Nice try FBI.In fact...yes, it was. /Actual FBI; standing behind you

[Lex Luthor]

I pirate a lot of movies and TV shows. I justify it to myself by saying that I wouldn't have purchased those things anyway, but the reality is that the temptation is so great and it's so easy to do that it's hard to resist.

I don't pirate software. That just seems different somehow. Don't ask me why, because I can't explain it.

[Stanley Nickels]

Nice try FBI.
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[Hammock Parties]

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[WV]

I rip an occasional movie and share music with friends...other than that I'm pretty legal.

[chefsos]

Anyway...define "pirated"... Does watching a game on first row or similar sites qualify?

IMO I'm so clean, I don't think I can even vote in the poll. And if I've slipped up unintentionally it's only because you guys made me.

[Hammock Parties]

Pirating music is way too easy. I'll buy something if I can't find it on what.cd or waffles.fm.

[DaFace]

Pirating music is way too easy. I'll buy something if I can't find it on what.cd or waffles.fm.

Really, pirating most things is easy. I guess my interest in the poll is that I've personally cut WAY down on my own pirating efforts due to all of the legitimate streaming options out there these days.

[JOhn]

Only the NFL.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Yeah, uhh, ARRRRRGH matey!

[candyman]

I pirate a lot of movies and TV shows. I justify it to myself by saying that I wouldn't have purchased those things anyway, but the reality is that the temptation is so great and it's so easy to do that it's hard to resist.

I don't pirate software. That just seems different somehow. Don't ask me why, because I can't explain it.

Thinking that you pirating movies/tv shows is ok but me using my neighbor's wifi connection without their knowledge is douche behavior.

[RedDread]

Really, pirating most things is easy. I guess my interest in the poll is that I've personally cut WAY down on my own pirating efforts due to all of the legitimate streaming options out there these days.

This. The way you combat piracy is offering a better service than the pirates do. Whether that be easier access or more features.

NSFW

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[RedDread]

Thinking that you pirating movies/tv shows is ok but me using my neighbor's wifi connection without their knowledge is douche behavior.

You trying to justify it is douche behavior.

[Psyko Tek]

Anyway...define "pirated"... Does watching a game on first row or similar sites qualify?

IMO I'm so clean, I don't think I can even vote in the poll. And if I've slipped up unintentionally it's only because you guys made me.

I was thinking that to is that also piracy?



if so

aaaarrrgh, matey

[bevischief]

Not so much any more. Since BBC America shows everything on the same day.

[candyman]

You trying to justify it is douche behavior.

Like him justifying it by saying he wouldn't have bought it anyway? Gotcha.

[mnchiefsguy]

Pirating music is way too easy. I'll buy something if I can't find it on what.cd or waffles.fm.

Those private trackers aren't they ...and do you have an invites handy? :thumb:

[Misplaced_Chiefs_Fan]

As someone who likes to actually see royalties for my work, I would be a hell of a hypocrite to pirate other people's work.

[-King-]

75% pirate movies
99.9% pirate music
0% pirate games
0% pirate books
5% pirate tv shows (only show I've pirated was breaking bad this past season)

[Lex Luthor]

Thinking that you pirating movies/tv shows is ok but me using my neighbor's wifi connection without their knowledge is douche behavior.
You're really a dumbass, aren't you?

Your neighbors are real people who can be victimized by your behavior. If you use your neighbor's wifi connection to download copyrighted material, your neighbor will be the one who gets the letters from his ISP threatening to throttle back his connection speeds or cancel his Internet service.

If I download copyrighted material using my own Internet connection, at least I'm man enough to face the consequences for my own actions. I don't hide behind my neighbors and cause them to take the blame for what I do.

That's the difference, and that's why you are a douche.

['Hamas' Jenkins]

I haven't bought a CD this millenium, but I've probably only pirated about twenty songs in the last three years.

I would say that about 40% of my DVDs were Netflix/Blockbuster/Redbox rentals that I ripped and burned. All of my BDs are legit, and I've never downloaded a BD rip or invested in a BD burner, as I don't find the p quality and sound to be acceptable, and the discs are still overpriced.

All of my video games are legitimate.

I download torrents of television shows on networks I have to catch up if I get into them later (Parks and Rec) and shows on networks I don't have access to (Dexter).

I used to download pro wrestling PPV torrents, but haven't in at least four years.

I pirate the occasional book, but, ironically, often for educational purposes, as I feel that paperback novels are preposterously priced for students and I don't want them to have to get fucked, and few are savvy enough to use Half.com or used bookstores (which don't really exist anymore).

I also pirate a few porn scenes a month if the previews look titillating. I've never paid for pornographic material (magazines, movies, etc.) in my life.

[candyman]

You're really a dumbass, aren't you?

Your neighbors are real people who can be victimized by your behavior. If you use your neighbor's wifi connection to download copyrighted material, your neighbor will be the one who gets the letters from his ISP threatening to throttle back his connection speeds or cancel his Internet service.

If I download copyrighted material using my own Internet connection, at least I'm man enough to face the consequences for my own actions. I don't hide behind my neighbors and cause them to take the blame for what I do.

That's the difference, and that's why you are a douche.

Your reading comprehension is shit. But you are a fucking moron so that makes sense.

[Al Bundy]

From time to time a song or something. But nothing else.

[Lex Luthor]

Your reading comprehension is shit. But you are a ****ing moron so that makes sense.
My reading comprehension was spot on.

This is what you posted in the thread named "Internet Providers to Crack Down on Pirates":

I have 3 of my neighbor's wifi passwords, Im immune. Of course they dont know about it but if you're dumb enough to still be using WEP then I dont feel sorry for you.

I said you were a douche for using your neighbors' wifi passwords to download copyrighted material.

I stand by that comment.

Douche.

[loochy]

I'm like Jack Sparrow up in here

[Bugeater]

I still listen to the same music I bought in the 70s.

[RedDread]

I still listen to the same music I bought in the 70s.

That's one way to do it I suppose.

[58-4ever]

Not as much as my company.

[Al Bundy]

My reading comprehension was spot on.

This is what you posted in the thread named "Internet Providers to Crack Down on Pirates":



I said you were a douche for using your neighbors' wifi passwords to download copyrighted material.

I stand by that comment.

Douche.

Now I agree with this 100%

[1ChiefsDan]

Where is the "All totally legal" option.

[B14ckmon]

Let's put it this way. I have 3 seed boxes.

[loochy]

Let's put it this way. I have 3 seed boxes.

your mom is a seed box

[Psyko Tek]

Pirating music is way too easy. I'll buy something if I can't find it on what.cd or waffles.fm.

I have bought 2 albums in the last 3 years because I
I lovew the bands
mostly I buy tshirts and go to concerts

[ThaVirus]

your mom is a seed box

LMAO

[ThaVirus]

To answer the question, I usually just listen to new music on Youtube, the radio and Pandora so I don't do any pirating there.

I have no idea where to even find books online, plus I like the actual feel of having a book in my hands, so I wouldn't even think to pirate those.

When it comes to movies and television though, I am definitely a bit of a pirate. I don't have cable at my house (haven't for about 2 years now). I'm not a big TV watcher in the first place so its just not worth the $75 a month. I like to watch The Walking Dead and Supernatural, so sometimes I'll find a site to stream those, but generally just stick to Netflix.

I recently found a website to stream movies, some of which are still in theaters, and with great quality too, so I've been using that for a while now. Truthfully, I don't even really feel that bad about it; I've known about the site for about 2 months now and I've only watched 2 movies. Sue me...

[Gadzooks]

I've bought "It's a Sunshine day" by the Brady Bunch as an LP, 8 track, audio cassette and CD.
They were all stolen by my “friends”.
I've scoured the country looking for any iteration... I had no choice ... I... had... no... choice...
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[TLO]

I'm all legal except a little portion of my music library.

[hometeam]

strangely the only thing I pirate is books :/

[threebag]

I don't have any pirated shit. About 5 years ago I seen a link here to watch 'I Am Legend' on Christmas Day. I got about 15 emails and I thought the Motion Picture Association and the ****ing FBI were coming to take me away.

[Bump]

I'm pretty sure downloading a song is worse punishment than a catholic priest raping boys. so, legally.

[keg in kc]

Occasionally a tv show if I miss it, it isn't available on demand and isn't replaying. But not often. Nothing else, no movies or software or anything.

[jspchief]

Never pirated a movie. Have watched a few ppv ufc streams. Maybe 200 or so songs per year, inflated by the ease of getting more than the specific song I want with torrents.

I can honestly say that a tiny fraction of it (if any at all) would have gotten my money if the means to get it free didn't exist. Not sure what the significance of that is.

[Wumbology]

Download a lot of music illegally. Buy stuff I really like to support bands.

Illegally downloaded a movie not too long ago, but that's the only time.
Glad I did because I really didn't like it and I probably would've bought it.

Ah and I once downloaded like 4 episodes of Sons of Anarchy so I could catch up.

Ah and I torrented guitar pro and power tab.

And I didn't properly cite sources for a speech I had to write at school.

Shit, I'm kind of a thief.

[007]

I still listen to the same music I bought in the 70s.

Still rockin' the 8-track player eh?

[KCUnited]

I purchase everything. I like hardcopy music on cd or vinyl, Neflix, Half Price Books, cable, and I don't play video games. I don't do it out of any moral compass and I couldn't care less if anyone else does pirate. That's just the way I operate.

[NewChief]

I was a horrible music pirate, but I finally broke down and paid for Spotify Premium for convenience and to assuage my conscience.

I have a few HBO shows that I watch on tubeplus and other streaming sites.

Other than that, I'm legal.

[Fishpicker]

I'm entirely legal except for music. the thing about that is, I bought every Jimi Hendrix album on tape. I bought bootlegs and posthumous releases. Then I bought them all again for CD. I did the same thing with all the SRV tapes and CDs and I bought a lot of Black Sabbath tapes, CDs, and vinyl. I'm not going to buy those songs/albums for a third or fourth time. I listen to it on youtube so I am in the clear. (I think)

[KCUnited]

Not only do I buy all of my music, but if it's good enough I'll buy 2 or 3 of it with the intentions of giving it away. It drives my wife crazy, but if you come to my house for dinner, you're likely leaving with a couple EP's and some stickers.

[Saulbadguy]

Much easier to click the "buy with 1 click" button on Amazon than to pirate anything.


I will "pirate" shit that I already own or that is not available on any format I can purchase.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Not only do I buy all of my music, but if it's good enough I'll buy 2 or 3 of it with the intentions of giving it away. It drives my wife crazy, but if you come to my house for dinner, you're likely leaving with a couple EP's and some stickers.

You eat pretty well too. I'm coming over for dinner.

[Rasputin]

I just listen to music on youtube and share them on music threads here. If that is piracy I'm guilty.

[SAUTO]

i have never pirated anything

[OmahaChief]

I have often wondered if it was considered piracy when we would dub songs off the radio to cassette and then play those instead of buying the real deal. No one seemed to complain then. I know it is much easier now but it has been a issue for music since the double decker cassette player come out. Then they made it to were you could fast dub a cassette it was awesome and no one seemed to care.

[KCUnited]

You eat pretty well too. I'm coming over for dinner.

Ha, reminds me of a party we had last Halloween. We worked all day in the kitchen prepping a ton of food. Ultimately, I got wasted and gave all the leftovers away to everyone as they were leaving. Woke up the next morning, headed to the fridge and was like FFFFFUUUUUUUUU....

[candyman]

My reading comprehension was spot on.

This is what you posted in the thread named "Internet Providers to Crack Down on Pirates":



I said you were a douche for using your neighbors' wifi passwords to download copyrighted material.

I stand by that comment.

Douche. I said Im immune, pretty much in jest but if I wanted to illegally download something I would be. Then a few posts later I made it very clear that I only use their connection for browsing. Again, reading comprehension fail dipshit.

[No Piracy]

Is your company using unlicensed software? Unfriend your boss. Report software piracy now.

[Dayze]

I've never butt-pirated anything / Clay

[Just Passin' By]

Without answering the question, I find it tough to worry about piracy when patent and copyright law gets deliberately altered to favor big business over the public.

[Hammock Parties]

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[Hammock Parties]

I pay for software and video games. I'm a good boy.

[Omaha]

I'm all legit and shit.

[Ultra Peanut]

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[AussieChiefsFan]

I rarely buy Music or TV Shows. Only recently have I occasionally payed for music, and that is purely to support the artist. The thing with TV shows is that here in Australia it sometimes takes weeks or even months for the new episodes to be shown on TV, so it's easier to stream online etc. Most movies I pay for and I always pay for my video games.

[MotherfuckerJones]

Meh. I use FrostWire to download my movies or music.

[MotherfuckerJones]

Ill buy the newer movies I like. I download some of the older movies that I want that cant find

[AussieChiefsFan]

Meh. I use FrostWire to download my movies or music.Hey isn't great how the US now has an African American President for the first time? I think it's a major stepping stone in the fight for racial equality!