Honestly: How many of you have ever downloaded a movie? - GoFuckYourself.com

Stellar · 12-01-2008, 09:58 AM

Just looking for an honest quick little answer here,

no preaching or moral aptitude lectures please

HOW MANY OF YOU HAVE EVER DOWNLOADED A MOVIE ILLEGALLY?

Juicy D. Links · 12-01-2008, 10:01 AM

i have 40 rapidshare windows open right now

halfpint · 12-01-2008, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Juicy D. Links

i have 40 rapidshare windows open right now

rapidshare is crap Piratebay is far better

CaptainHowdy · 12-01-2008, 10:16 AM

Am I under investigation?

Juicy D. Links · 12-01-2008, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by halfpint

rapidshare is crap Piratebay is far better

ok i go dl from pirate bays

Emil · 12-01-2008, 10:18 AM

Omg torrent please

Emil · 12-01-2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by halfpint

rapidshare is crap Piratebay is far better

trackers that force you to upload is wayyyyy better than pirate bay

RayBonga · 12-01-2008, 10:19 AM

the fbi is reading this thread :2cents

StuartD · 12-01-2008, 10:23 AM

Absolutely... it's how I decide if I want to buy it or not.
My wife even made me download a crappy cam job of Twilight after she saw it in the theatre, just so that she could tell me all about it.... and she'll be buying it on dvd too. Ugh! I think she's obsessed.

halfpint · 12-01-2008, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by RayBonga

the fbi is reading this thread :2cents

who is the fbi ?

file bookmark incentive ?

Bro Media - BANNED FOR LIFE · 12-01-2008, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by halfpint

rapidshare is crap Piratebay is far better

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Originally Posted by Emil

trackers that force you to upload is wayyyyy better than pirate bay

Demonoid ftw! I download from axxo all the time, and like StuartD said, I like to see if I wan't to buy the movie first.

If it's worth buying I do go and buy the DVD, something about having the actual DVD and case on a DVD stand that makes it more satisfying then a collection of burned DVD's sitting in a pile on a shelf.

IllTestYourGirls · 12-01-2008, 10:33 AM

is it illegal to download a movie that you already own?

Jarmusch · 12-01-2008, 10:37 AM

What if you have 200 dvd's in your collection, are you allowed to download an illegal movie because you already made your contribution to the movie industry?

HorseShit · 12-01-2008, 10:37 AM

half of the big torrent sites are run by the government anyway

halfpint · 12-01-2008, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Juicy D. Links

ok i go dl from pirate bays

cool hit me up once you are on... My user name is Peter Sunde

notime · 12-01-2008, 10:40 AM

too much work to download & unpack and shit, I rather rent a movie IF I have time to watch it and if it's a good movie

Stellar · 12-01-2008, 10:42 AM

I just appreciate everyone's honesty,

darkman tried to brand me morally bankrupt for downloading a movie every now and then, so I was seeing how I match up to everyone else here.

As if simply because you would download a movie you would steal from your friends and neighbors.

Stellar · 12-01-2008, 10:44 AM

So to those that don't download,

is it simply because your not sure how to?

Or is it a right and wrong standpoint, which I totally respect.. to each his own.

qxm · 12-01-2008, 10:46 AM

I dont understand these technoloogies... torrentos and rapidsharos ... mmm its easier for me to click netflix and get my stuff

rowan · 12-01-2008, 10:47 AM

I have a torrent client and I've been using it a LOT lately,

...to download old b-grade out of copyright movies...

Is that the answer you wanted? :D

halfpint · 12-01-2008, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Stellar

So to those that don't download,

is it simply because your not sure how to?

Or is it a right and wrong standpoint, which I totally respect.. to each his own.

lol.. I have never once downloaded anything from a torrent site. I did not even know they existed until I joined GFY a year ago

but many moons ago when napster was all the rage I did download some MP3s but I have never downloaded a movie. I just dont see the point when you can go out and buy it on DVD for £9.99 ..each to ones own

Stellar · 12-01-2008, 11:07 AM

Consider me selfish and ignorant,

but the last time I went to a movie theater (the dark knight), I swore to myself I would never go back.

Don't get me wrong, I love the theater experience when it isn't jam packed and people aren't talking throughout the entire fucking movie.

But I have had some bad experiences the last few times I went, so I prefer to watch movies at home on the 50 inch, able to smoke a cigarette or a bowl while doing so and not having to worry about the stranger sitting next to me.

I find it hard to wait until they come out on dvd, especially when the titles are so good.

So sometimes when there is a good copy out of something I will check it out.

Paul Markham · 12-01-2008, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Stellar

So to those that don't download,

is it simply because your not sure how to?

Or is it a right and wrong standpoint, which I totally respect.. to each his own.

I make my living by selling rights to content. Would make me a hypocrite if I was downloading from others without paying.

Never downloaded or used anything pirated, film, music, game, program and sacked two employees on the spot for doing it on the office servers.

Some of the reasons given here for pirating are laughable. In truth there is one reason and one reason only people pirate. They think they won't get caught.

Darkland · 12-01-2008, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul Markham

I make my living by selling rights to content. Would make me a hypocrite if I was downloading from others without paying.

Never downloaded or used anything pirated, film, music, game, program and sacked two employees on the spot for doing it on the office servers.

Some of the reasons given here for pirating are laughable. In truth there is one reason and one reason only people pirate. They think they won't get caught.

Precisely... You also forgot the under 30's laughable belief that they are owed everything and shouldn't have to pay for anything.

There is not one excuse in this thread that justifies the illegal downloading of content, whether it be movies, mp3's or porn. The excuse of wanting to see if it is any good is a load of shit. Just because YOU didn't like it and DON'T end up buying it you STILL fucked someone out of their money. PERIOD!

It would be very interesting to see if any of the people think this behaviour is acceptable who also complain about THEIR content being stolen and used on tubes. Better yet, how many of them OWN tubes and are ALREADY robbing others in this industry.

Play it how you like, justify it all you want in whatever twisted moral code you live your life by. Stealing is stealing no matter what face you put on it or excuse you attach to it.

Darkland · 12-01-2008, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by qxm

I dont understand these technoloogies... torrentos and rapidsharos ... mmm its easier for me to click netflix and get my stuff

Same here, $17 a month and can watch all the movies I want. Of course there have been a few times they didn't have what I was looking for but that's life. Hell, I don't have a million dollars either but you won't find me robbing a bank to get it.

StuartD · 12-01-2008, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul Markham

Some of the reasons given here for pirating are laughable. In truth there is one reason and one reason only people pirate. They think they won't get caught.

Uhhm... I download a movie to watch it.
In your mind, you picture me in a dark corner plotting my next download that I'll spring on society without getting caught.... but... well, you're weird.

polle54 · 12-01-2008, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by halfpint

rapidshare is crap Piratebay is far better

I beg to differ

Scott McD · 12-01-2008, 02:55 PM

Yes, but haven't for years now...

Darkland · 12-02-2008, 01:07 PM

Good Bye Stellar, you thieving prick.

So Fucking Banned... The board gods have spoken.

Jarmusch · 12-02-2008, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkland

Good Bye Stellar, you thieving prick.

So Fucking Banned... The board gods have spoken.

What did he do? Was it because of this thread?

qxm · 12-02-2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Jarmusch

What did he do? Was it because of this thread?

most likely ....

Darkland · 12-02-2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Jarmusch

What did he do? Was it because of this thread?

I have no idea, but I do know several things unfolded from this thread though...

http://www.gfy.com/fucking-around-and-business-discussion/872889-torrent-site-books.html

Threads disappeared or got closed and posts got deleted and one person was banned. I think it has something to do with being a thief. But that is just me.

Violetta · 12-02-2008, 04:29 PM

eh, yes!

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12-01-2008, 09:58 AM	#1
Stellar So Fucking Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 611	Honestly: How many of you have ever downloaded a movie? Just looking for an honest quick little answer here, no preaching or moral aptitude lectures please HOW MANY OF YOU HAVE EVER DOWNLOADED A MOVIE ILLEGALLY?

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StuartD Sofa King Band Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Outside the box Posts: 29,903	Absolutely... it's how I decide if I want to buy it or not. My wife even made me download a crappy cam job of Twilight after she saw it in the theatre, just so that she could tell me all about it.... and she'll be buying it on dvd too. Ugh! I think she's obsessed. __________________ This is me on facebook This is me on twitter

12-01-2008, 10:01 AM	#2
Juicy D. Links So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: N.Y. -Long Island -- Posts: 122,992	i have 40 rapidshare windows open right now

12-01-2008, 10:19 AM	#8
RayBonga too cool for highschool Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: East side, West side, Worldwide! Posts: 12,164	the fbi is reading this thread :2cents

12-01-2008, 10:33 AM	#12
IllTestYourGirls Ah My Balls Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Under the gold leaf ICQ 388-454-421 Posts: 14,311	is it illegal to download a movie that you already own? __________________

12-01-2008, 10:37 AM	#13
Jarmusch Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 12,464	What if you have 200 dvd's in your collection, are you allowed to download an illegal movie because you already made your contribution to the movie industry?

12-01-2008, 10:37 AM	#14
HorseShit Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 17,513	half of the big torrent sites are run by the government anyway

12-01-2008, 10:40 AM	#16
notime Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: cyberspace Posts: 8,019	too much work to download & unpack and shit, I rather rent a movie IF I have time to watch it and if it's a good movie

12-01-2008, 10:42 AM	#17
Stellar So Fucking Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 611	I just appreciate everyone's honesty, darkman tried to brand me morally bankrupt for downloading a movie every now and then, so I was seeing how I match up to everyone else here. As if simply because you would download a movie you would steal from your friends and neighbors.

12-01-2008, 10:44 AM	#18
Stellar So Fucking Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 611	So to those that don't download, is it simply because your not sure how to? Or is it a right and wrong standpoint, which I totally respect.. to each his own.

12-01-2008, 10:46 AM	#19
qxm Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NoHo Posts: 5,970	I dont understand these technoloogies... torrentos and rapidsharos ... mmm its easier for me to click netflix and get my stuff __________________ ICQ: 266990876

12-01-2008, 10:47 AM	#20
rowan Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 17,393	I have a torrent client and I've been using it a LOT lately, ...to download old b-grade out of copyright movies... Is that the answer you wanted? :D

12-01-2008, 11:07 AM	#22
Stellar So Fucking Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 611	Consider me selfish and ignorant, but the last time I went to a movie theater (the dark knight), I swore to myself I would never go back. Don't get me wrong, I love the theater experience when it isn't jam packed and people aren't talking throughout the entire fucking movie. But I have had some bad experiences the last few times I went, so I prefer to watch movies at home on the 50 inch, able to smoke a cigarette or a bowl while doing so and not having to worry about the stranger sitting next to me. I find it hard to wait until they come out on dvd, especially when the titles are so good. So sometimes when there is a good copy out of something I will check it out.

12-01-2008, 02:55 PM	#28
Scott McD Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 67,795	Yes, but haven't for years now... __________________ I Buy My High Quality Traffic Here, You Should Too!

12-02-2008, 01:07 PM	#29
Darkland Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,488	Good Bye Stellar, you thieving prick. So Fucking Banned... The board gods have spoken. __________________ "The towers are gone now, reduced to bloody rubble, along with all hopes for Peace in Our Time, in the United States or any other country. Make no mistake about it: We are At War now -- with somebody -- and we will stay At War with that mysterious Enemy for the rest of our lives." H.S.T. 09/12/01

12-02-2008, 04:29 PM	#33
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