Why do they try and intimidate you with those ridiculous warning adds? "You wouldn't steal a car.. etc"
They're trying to sell you a plastic disc for $30 and you're the criminal?
2007-12-17 03:50:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Other - Entertainment
The big companies take the hit, but other than that, you're right. I heard a comedian who said, "I would never steal a car, but if my friend bought a new car and asked if I wanted to burn a copy...."
Ya. Who knows? Maybe it will bring the companies to their knees, but my guess is some people's large bonuses are just shrinking and they want it to stop.
2007-12-17 03:58:59 · answer #1 · answered by benvanzile 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
DVD piracy (or CD piracy) isn't a "victimless" crime. It deprives the makers of the disc of their royalties, which are a return on the investment they made in producing it. If you think the asking price is too high, you can probably find used but legitimately produced copies online.
2007-12-17 12:03:22 · answer #2 · answered by aida 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
It seems like a victimless crime because the consequences are so spread out and costs each victim only tiny amount. They are not criminals for charging $30 for a DVD, that's just capitalism and it's what creates wealth and provides jobs.
2007-12-17 12:02:11 · answer #3 · answered by smartsassysabrina 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
there setting you up from the get go
2007-12-17 22:59:56 · answer #4 · answered by quivie 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋