Any good sites for downloading TV shows?

Zugzwang152

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Originally posted by: djheater
I've been using Kazaa but the quality is not always so good....

i'm pretty sure asking for sites to download illegal copies of anything is against the forum rules...this thread will probably be locked soon :p
 

BillGates

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I personally don't think it should be illegal to download/own TV Rips - I mean, they're given out for free on the networks for anybody with a TV (some are cable-only), and are already paid for by advertisers. If anything, it's going to promote a show and may draw more people into it...
 

bonk102

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i think this could be against forum rules, you may want to change the thread title and just delete this one
 

Zugzwang152

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Originally posted by: BillGates
I personally don't think it should be illegal to download/own TV Rips - I mean, they're given out for free on the networks for anybody with a TV (some are cable-only), and are already paid for by advertisers. If anything, it's going to promote a show and may draw more people into it...

Actually I change my opinion a little. Yeah, you're right, it IS given out free. But they do put out DVD/VHS released for some of the shows, and I suppose it's kind of like the anime situation, where fansub distribution is quasi-legal, until a show gets licensed. If you like it enough to download it, like it enough to buy the real releases. I have several sitcoms fully downloaded, and I fully intend to buy the DVD sets when they come out :)
 

BCYL

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Originally posted by: BillGates
I personally don't think it should be illegal to download/own TV Rips - I mean, they're given out for free on the networks for anybody with a TV (some are cable-only), and are already paid for by advertisers. If anything, it's going to promote a show and may draw more people into it...

It's not really free... you kinda pay for it by watching the commericals they have during the shows...

 

evergreen96

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Well if it was illegal.... why wasn't there a debate when VCR can out.... the network really care is how many of us actually watch the show..... to attract advertiser (sp)

1 example

The super bowl (30 secs of commerical) = >$55,000