Can't say I believe in "alternative" approaches to getting movies. I'm not saying go for a full blown cable or satellite package, but even something like Netflix is a low cost way to both stream movies (PC, Xbox 360, etc.) and get DVDs/Blu Rays for one low monthly price. It's so easy and cheap to be legal these days for movies, TV and music, that's it's more of a crime than ever to steal it.
I see it similarly to abandonware. If it's a movie you can easily buy, rent, or stream legally, there's no excuse. However, if you're talking about something really rare, perhaps that hasn't ever been released on DVD, I don't see the harm.
Can't say I believe in "alternative" approaches to getting movies. I'm not saying go for a full blown cable or satellite package, but even something like Netflix is a low cost way to both stream movies (PC, Xbox 360, etc.) and get DVDs/Blu Rays for one low monthly price. It's so easy and cheap to be legal these days for movies, TV and music, that's it's more of a crime than ever to steal it.
I see it similarly to abandonware. If it's a movie you can easily buy, rent, or stream legally, there's no excuse. However, if you're talking about something really rare, perhaps that hasn't ever been released on DVD, I don't see the harm.
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