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i have a justification for burning (on a trial basis)
a movie is one of the only products you have to buy before you know if you'll enjoy it or not. (books are the other)
most other things you either hesr first (music on the radio) or can send back/get a refund if the product is bad (dinner at a restaurant, a faulty electronics purchase)
the movie industry has shifted from the theatre alone to equal parts theatre and rental/buy to own business.
when i go to a theatre i'm paying 30$ fot the tickets, and about $30 for the babysitter. 60$ for a potentially bad product. I cannot rely on reviews before i see it nor do i want the experience dulled by hearing too much about the movie before i go.
So i pay 60$ for a piece of shit and there isnt a damn thing i can do about it.
i'd rather burn a movie and watch it - if i like it - i'll buy it because i want the extras..etc..
i think that people who sell burned movies should have their asses kicked hard. it's not about profit or ripping people off - its about accountability ..
(one other exception - i think its fine for getting movies that are impossible to get anywhere else)
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