How do YOU clean/fix a damaged disc?

[Cawchy87]

Originally posted by: 3chordcharlie

Originally posted by: Cawchy87
Would it be illigal to rent a copy and burn it? I do own it, but it just doesn't work.

I'm not sure about this - under 'fair use' you own the rights to 'watch the movie', but the corporate position on such things is to prevent you from doing anything except watch the copy you actually purchased.

Given that dvds are digital, if you rent the same version (widescreen/fullscreen/special edition, whatever) and copy it, then it would be indistinguishable from one that you copied from the original. As long as you don't make more copies, and keep your damaged original as proof that you own the movie, I can't see a problem.

This is not a legal opinion though.

Well, I buffed the hell out of the thing, so if it doesn't work then looks like i'll have to buy another copy.

 

[aeroguy]

Originally posted by: 3chordcharlie

Originally posted by: Cawchy87
Would it be illigal to rent a copy and burn it? I do own it, but it just doesn't work.

I'm not sure about this - under 'fair use' you own the rights to 'watch the movie', but the corporate position on such things is to prevent you from doing anything except watch the copy you actually purchased.

Given that dvds are digital, if you rent the same version (widescreen/fullscreen/special edition, whatever) and copy it, then it would be indistinguishable from one that you copied from the original. As long as you don't make more copies, and keep your damaged original as proof that you own the movie, I can't see a problem.

This is not a legal opinion though.

I would say no, it is not legal, but IMO it is ethical since you actually purchased the movie, therefore I would do it.

 

[myusername]

bump for results?

 

[UncleWai]

Use toothpaste and some napkins, you can polish out the scratches.

 

[Bassyhead]

the toothpaste work?