[Patrick]

"Can someone please explain to me why it is that a company can tell you( the consumer) what you can and can't do with something you buy?"


Yes, you bought the right to own and watch the dvd, your did NOT buy the rights to the movie content. Its simple really and I dont see the problem, Its basically a copyright, You have the right to buy it, and make one copy for yourself, you DONT have the right the sell a copy to your friends, give a copy to your family, or send it over the internet to someone. I wouldnt want someone taking something I made and making an exact copy and selling it for cheaper, Thats why we have patents. If you want a copy, BUY ONE. As you can see this topic touches a nerve with the things consumers think they should have the right to do. The companies and actors put their time and money into making entertaining movies and marketing them and distributing them. Yes they make alot of money, but they also spend alot to make them better and better. How would you like it if someone duplicated your job for cheaper and hurt your wallet or cost you your job. Lets be honest and real for a second. If you dont want to buy your own copy then dont, but dont STEAL it either.