THIA and our stance on piracy

[Biohazard EX]

Have there really been that many problems lately with this issue?

[Carnivol]

No.
And I think most people would kinda like to keep it that way.

[Town of Green]

I haven't seen Degen, I'm setting that straight right now but I'm curious. Even though Dot said most people would only see it through pirating, what about those who've imported it, or have seen it in Japan? I understand it's nigh impossible for people here to fall under that, I'm just wondering.

[A-J]

if you imported it, just say you did. Its not like anyone can read your mind.

[Town of Green]

No I haven't imported it. I doubt I'd even buy it on the 27th. Like I said, I was simply curious.

[Borman]

If you dont thing that downloading is stealing, always just watch this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d82Lq2rVB_4

[Helegad]

I've seen that

Awesome video

[TheSelfishGene]

The irony of watching a commercial television show for free on the internet to warn you against pirating things

[Helegad]

Commercial television is free. That's why, when I turn on my TV, I can see it without paying

[Andyfer_Ruu]

Unless its sky digital then you do have to pay

[Darkmoon]

You have to pay for any bloody television in the UK. You can't even have one set up to watch TV without fawking out for TV Liscence.

Sods.

[Rombie]

Commercial television is free. That's why, when I turn on my TV, I can see it without paying

Commercial TV is never technically free, even when called free to air. The network it's own pays for the rights to screen per-screening from the content makers, and is paid for through advertising, tax breaks, direct input from your taxes (as noted some countries have a licence fee you need to pay each year), and other such sources. These days quite often if you have free sat digital or cable, a bit of a cost for the box you pay for to get it goes to the broadcasters in your area. Additionally local organizations which fund television content are quite often council/govt funded, and thus some of your money will be heading there. Somewhere along the line, something you purchased, watched, or paid - paid for your tv content.

Recording TV from free to air for your own individual playback is grey-area, but generally considered fine... but sharing it or putting it up for public display is the same level of piracy as copying a movie for distribution.

Free to air media copyright 101 right there :p

[Alexia_Ashford]

You have to pay for any bloody television in the UK. You can't even have one set up to watch TV without fawking out for TV Liscence.

Sods.

I know. We HAVE to have the BBC channels even if we don't want them. I rarely even watch them. It's ridiculous. What if I had a TV just for games? I'd have to get another licence? To hell with that.

[Sephiroth]

If you dont thing that downloading is stealing, always just watch this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d82Lq2rVB_4

At was really funny and it had a good point as well

[Mr. Spencer]

You have to pay for any bloody television in the UK. You can't even have one set up to watch TV without fawking out for TV Liscence.

Sods.

And what do we get for it? 19th century period dramas, over and over again.