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CasetheCorvetteman · Joined: 09 Nov 2008 Posts: 6319 Location: Australia

I didnt read it all, but honestly... Why would you? No im not asking for the OP's reasons, yes i know its a fake account and fake post... No one in real life could post something so f***en stupid... Especially not on this forum Laughing

ecrabb · Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 3:09 pm Post subject:

Case,

On one hand, youre right because BD players bave gotten so cheap. There's still one good reason to convert BD to DVD, though and that's mostly kids' movies for car/van DVD players or for the cabin, etc. But, there's plenty of free/open source software to do the conversion if somebody really wants to do it. From my experience, the spammers' software is just hacked together versions of the free/open source stuff.

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Tom.W · Joined: 09 Mar 2006 Posts: 6637

The ability to convert a BD to an SD file option would be a nice addition to AnyDVD HD or perhaps a Clone DVD HD if there was one...

CasetheCorvetteman · Joined: 09 Nov 2008 Posts: 6319 Location: Australia

But with DVD movies ranging from $2 for up to 5 movies to about $8 for something top shelf over here, i cant see them being much more there, would you really go to the trouble?

ecrabb · Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 10:18 pm Post subject:

Tom.W · Joined: 09 Mar 2006 Posts: 6637

Slyce looks promising but I need to do a bit more homework...

http://forum.slysoft.com/showthread.php?t=53392

CasetheCorvetteman · Joined: 09 Nov 2008 Posts: 6319 Location: Australia

There are loads of Blurays here that include the DVD too yeah, and i wish there was an option to buy the Bluray on its own cause if i wanted the DVD id buy it!! Some 3D blurays here are up to $45 and include a whole heap of worthless items like digital copy, DVD, and in some cases even include a 2D bluray disc as well, which is totally pointless cause the 3D discs all play in 2D as well as 3D...

The worst part about that is there is no option for just the 3D bluray on its own, youre forced to buy the lot.

**AnalogRocks** · Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2013 1:19 am Post subject:

This reminds me of back in the day when there was software to convert DVD to CD-ROM. 700meg .asf files super pixelated over compressed crappy video. BUT People still watched it. Rolling Eyes

CasetheCorvetteman · Joined: 09 Nov 2008 Posts: 6319 Location: Australia

Yeah, but most people downloaded those!!

**AnalogRocks** · Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 5:47 am Post subject:

CasetheCorvetteman · Joined: 09 Nov 2008 Posts: 6319 Location: Australia

I havent downloaded movies for many years now, its rather hard on a phone too Wink

I used to download all the movies i have on VHS in .avi files, i had hundreds and id allready paid for the movie.

ecrabb · Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:44 pm Post subject:

I've only downloaded a couple of movies illicitly. Not worth the time/effort IMHO.

I missed Ted in the theater, and it wasn't out yet on BD, so I wanted to watch it... So, I tried torrenting a couple different versions and they all sucked ass. Trashed them and reminded myself why I have zero interest in downloading movies. Waited until my birthday and bought the BD.

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CasetheCorvetteman · Joined: 09 Nov 2008 Posts: 6319 Location: Australia

There are loads of rips out there where there is little visible difference, usually audio drops a bit and goes down to only 5.1, but again it depends on the movie as to whether or not it makes any difference, and ontop of that id bet not too many regular viewers have the equipment capable of making the difference in audio obvious either. In your case you clearly didnt download the right ones.

I only get a 12 gig limit per month, which for me and my use is loads.

ecrabb · Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 4:21 pm Post subject:

Maybe it's much harder to get movies down under, but here I just don't see the rationale in not getting content via legitimate sources. At any given time, I have the following sources if I want to watch a movie: Red Box or Family Video if I want a physical disk, or Apple, Netflix, or Amazon if I don't mind streaming. Those are just rental; if you throw purchasing in the mix, then there are all sorts of options. So, IMHO, there is no justification for illegal rip downloads where I live. None.

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CasetheCorvetteman · Joined: 09 Nov 2008 Posts: 6319 Location: Australia

Firstly, not many here have access to internet with the kind of speed required for that

Secondly, alot of Blurays here may only be $8-$15, but then there are tons that are as much as $45, and the average is about $32. That puts them somewhat out of reach for some people.

Thirdly, its not illegal to download a backup of a movie you allready own. No need to pay twice.

Forth, every one of those methods you mension cost money, they are paying for internet whether they download or not.

Rentals i have no idea what they charge here, i buy all the ones i have. If i have a movie on DVD or VHS, i would not hessitate to download a bluray rip if i had the means to do so.

ecrabb · Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 4:07 am Post subject:

Wow. Just, wow. Let me see if I understand...

1) Because most people don't have fast enough internet to use streaming services, they should be able to steal rips.

2) Because some Blu-rays are expensive and out of reach for some people, they should be able to steal rips.

3) If someone bought a movie on VHS or DVD 10 or 15 years ago, they should be able to steal a rip of the Blu-ray?

Seriously?

4) Huh? What does what a person pays for his/her internet have to do with how they acquire their movies?

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CasetheCorvetteman · Joined: 09 Nov 2008 Posts: 6319 Location: Australia

I didnt say people should steal, so dont put words in my mouth. You wanted to know how people justify it to themselves, and i gave you some examples of how they could and quite likely do. Anyone with any logic could figure out what i was saying, twisting it is pointless.

Not like as if youve never downloaded one yourself is it!! Laughing

How did you justify it? You missed it in the cinema so it was ok for you to steal a rip? Wow. just wow... Pot calling the kettle black? Hahahaha!!!!

There are far bigger issues in this world than people sharing files.

ecrabb · Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 6:15 am Post subject:

Yes, I downloaded a copy of Ted, but only with the certainty I would be purchasing it (and I did.) I also downloaded a rip of the old Tron DVD because I had friends over and my DVD would no longer play. Only the DVD, though - not the BD remaster.

I wasn't putting words in your mouth; you gave reasons and I asked for clarification. You sounded quite experienced with the subject ("there are loads of rips out there with little visual difference"), so I made the logical leap that these were rationalizations you also might use. Sorry I made assumptions.

Sorry - sore spot with me. I've heard all the tiresome rationalizations for stealing content, and they're just that - rationalizations.

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Spanky Ham · Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Posts: 5643 Location: Comedy Central

I agree with Crabb on this. I am not saying you agree with it Case, but your post kind of made it sound like it.

I do disagree with the comment that there are far greater things in the world. File sharing falls under the broader category of property rights. When one justifies downloading a BR, then what stops them from justifying stealing a medicine that they may be unable to afford?