Should we feel guilty about buying pirated movies?

Question

We get to see them months after the USA. Plus would it not be better puting it straight to DVD a month after it came out in the cinema?

Answer 1

I think that "guilt" is too subjective a concept for anyone else to answer for you. I'm sure you're just seeking additional opinions, but as you know, you'll ultimately have to decide for yourself how bad or guilty it makes you feel.

I've done it. But I happen to sleep pretty soundly knowing that there are many many other things in my life that I do with good faith.

Answer 2

i don't know if this will offend some people but here goes....have you been to the poor region of some countries such as Indonesia or India....i mean this people have lot of kids and could never afford the price of cinema tickets and all....and the highlight of some of their days is to be able to watch on a TV and DVD player of some head village man this pirated DVD ....even so they could most of the time watch the old films.....and something really new come....my o my i have never seen such excitement especially in the faces of the small children....we honestly take a lot for granted.

I am against pirated DVD as i know the unfairness behind it but after travelling and living in such communities for several months (due to my job) I found myself there than in that place unable to voiced out my principle against buying pirated DVD. Enough to say my perspective was put to the absolute test there.

This is just some experience i like to share that i have actually encountered on the subject you are asking.

Answer 3

Not guilty no but they do fund street crime and are crap to watch ! There always seems to be someone getting up halfway through or people coughing and the picture and sound are usually awfull !

Why have a collection of un-watchable movies !?

Would you buy a counterfit car ? Or counterfit toys for your kids !!?

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Answer 4

After hearing all the BIG money people made in the movie industry make (popular actors, directors, producers,etc.), I don't think you should fell guilty about pirated movies. It is extremely rare that a movie does not make big money.

Answer 5

Hi!

Pirated movies fund drugs and gang misery. If you getting a quick film fix is worth someone you may or may not know suffering, then do what you must.

Good wishes.

Answer 6

well u shud feel guilty btu i wudnt becoz it aint harmless ol n it saves movey goin 2 the cinema x

Answer 7

I say no because you don't want to be wonderin for those months you have to wait until it comes out on dvd and spend your money to see if its any good thats my opinion

Answer 8

This is the best answer I have heard-- from a comedian-- It shouldn't matter if you copy a DVD, because if your best friend had a great new car, and offered to burn you a copy, you'd do it in a minute!

Answer 9

I just think they are crap really...if the sound aint sh*t then the pic is, or someones huge head gets in the way! Would rather wait my self!!

Answer 10

Not one bit. Forget those trailers saying its immoral and criminal. its only losing money for the government and the big film studios. Your conscience is clear.