Policy on DVD backups here? - Blu-ray Forum

Capmaster · 06-26-2007, 04:25 PM

I apologize if I missed where the policy here was spelled out. I'm a phpBB guy from way back and vBulletin links sometimes escape me.

I thought it best if I ask before posting anything about this or the software used. Specifically - what is the policy here about backing up legally-owned DVDs under the Fair Use Doctrine? I'm talking about making a legal backup of a purchased DVD for use as a "working" copy, while storing away the original for safekeeping.

I know this is a touchy subject at many forums, and a good way to get yourself carded or warned if you don't find out first. There is a law forbidding it, but there is also the commonly recognized Fair Use Doctrine which exempts legal owners. I'm not talking about "backing up" Netflix - that's clearly piracy. I'm referring to a single, legal copy for the owner's own use.

OK to post, or verboten here?

calgarymarc · 06-26-2007, 05:34 PM

Excellent topic

I believe I heard something about being able to do this with Blu-ray discs. You'd be able to make a certain amount of copies...

Capmaster · 06-26-2007, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by calgarymarc

Excellent topic

I believe I heard something about being able to do this with Blu-ray discs. You'd be able to make a certain amount of copies...

It's already possible. Easy, in fact. And legally there's no distinction between different formats. The Fair Use Doctrine applies to VHS, VCD, SVCD, DVD and HD equally.

I just want to make sure I don't get into trouble posting stuff related to HOW to do it

jermwhl · 06-26-2007, 08:04 PM

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=2692

nothing in the rules about it, but I do recall reading something along the lines of not posting how-to's on activities that could be used for illegal activities. I think that is pushing it! I would confer with a moderator before posting something like that.

Capmaster · 06-26-2007, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jermwhl

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=2692

nothing in the rules about it, but I do recall reading something along the lines of not posting how-to's on activities that could be used for illegal activities. I think that is pushing it! I would confer with a moderator before posting something like that.

Probably a good plan. Better safe than sorry

I wonder how the forum management deals with the use of standalone recorders. After all, it could be used for recording copyrighted material

Just curious.

On my forum I allow discussions about backing up legally owned copies, but I don't allow warez, torrent or bootlegging discussions. That would make me vulnerable legally, being the site owner.

Josh · 06-26-2007, 08:28 PM

Marwin or Iceman will have to address this, but my understanding is that we want to stay away from any of that discussion. While we recognize that their is legal copying being done, the guides and software are usually used by those doing so illegally. Rather than deal with that, best just to stay away.

Capmaster · 06-26-2007, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh

Marwin or Iceman will have to address this, but my understanding is that we want to stay away from any of that discussion. While we recognize that their is legal copying being done, the guides and software are usually used by those doing so illegally. Rather than deal with that, best just to stay away.

Fair enough. Thanks

06-26-2007, 04:25 PM	#1
Capmaster Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Albuquerque, NM	Policy on DVD backups here? I apologize if I missed where the policy here was spelled out. I'm a phpBB guy from way back and vBulletin links sometimes escape me. I thought it best if I ask before posting anything about this or the software used. Specifically - what is the policy here about backing up legally-owned DVDs under the Fair Use Doctrine? I'm talking about making a legal backup of a purchased DVD for use as a "working" copy, while storing away the original for safekeeping. I know this is a touchy subject at many forums, and a good way to get yourself carded or warned if you don't find out first. There is a law forbidding it, but there is also the commonly recognized Fair Use Doctrine which exempts legal owners. I'm not talking about "backing up" Netflix - that's clearly piracy. I'm referring to a single, legal copy for the owner's own use. OK to post, or verboten here?

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06-26-2007, 05:34 PM	#2
calgarymarc Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Canada 4K collection:173 Blu-ray collection:173	Excellent topic I believe I heard something about being able to do this with Blu-ray discs. You'd be able to make a certain amount of copies...

06-26-2007, 08:04 PM	#4
jermwhl Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Virginia	https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=2692 nothing in the rules about it, but I do recall reading something along the lines of not posting how-to's on activities that could be used for illegal activities. I think that is pushing it! I would confer with a moderator before posting something like that.

06-26-2007, 08:28 PM	#6
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	Marwin or Iceman will have to address this, but my understanding is that we want to stay away from any of that discussion. While we recognize that their is legal copying being done, the guides and software are usually used by those doing so illegally. Rather than deal with that, best just to stay away.

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