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[iamjn]

Originally posted by: michaeljames
but justifying stealing copyrighted material because it is an "old show" or "japanese anime" is just lame.

So is passing judgement against someone else just because you don't agree with their morals/attitude/etc. If what people do is not legal, then the law should judge them, not you.

 

[LostToys]

michaejames
"i don't know what else to tell you. but justifying stealing copyrighted material because it is an "old show" or "japanese anime" is just lame."

Actually, when it comes to Japanese animation, the legality of the distribution and downloading of an unlicensed property has no legal precidence. For this reason, fansub groups have virtually unlimited access to these programs. The minute the series has been licensed in the US (or Japan), fansub groups are supposed to stop all fansubbing (in adherence to International Copyright Law), and retroactively remove all previous fansubs from their servers/distribution networks. Downloading after a license has been declared is fully illegal, and most fansub groups and individuals respect licensing agreements.

And unlike US television, most series are shown over the air unlicensed, so fansubbing is very vibrant and active.

 

[vegeto456]

Originally posted by: michaeljames
and if you don't like it then get a degree in marketing and work your way up in an already established company or create your own

HAHAHA I don't even download from newsgroups but this has to be the funniest post I've ever seen on this board. It's just so reasonable.

 

[CKDragon]

Originally posted by: michaeljames
if you forget to record stuff that is your fault. downloading smallville because you had class and your pvr or tivo was already capturing survivor is no excuse. buy another pvr or tivo.

Tool.

 

[ChewyTran]

Michael, just accept the way of the future. There is no way to stop the leeching. The media will have to adapt. Dont be like the seniors that wish things to go back to the good old days. This is part of the internet. Embrace it as you have embraced internet porn.