Sony just ***** me

[Petra_Kalbrain]

Originally Posted by mywhitenoise

It really amazes me how uptight some people are on here. Last week I was mentioning how sutpid Digital Copies/DVDs bundled with Blu-Rays are, and how they increase the price by $10 for inferior additions. I said "why have both a digital copy and DVD, when you can just rip the DVD if you want it on your iPod that bad?" and this dude went off on me saying "theft is wrong!" "You're the reason prices go up!"
Such a stupid argument. I wonder if he buys the same CD every time he wants to hear a song off that album.

But, that person would be wrong. Ripping a DVD is not illegal if it is for your own personal use. You already paid for the content. Now, if you rip the DVD and proceed to hand that digital copy off to others who have NOT paid for it from a legitimate retailer or if you post it online for anyone to acquire, then THAT falls under the category of "illegal activity." Clearly the individual that went off on you is ignorant of the facts. DVDs can be ripped for personal use so that you may prolong the life of your hard media purchase.

Digital Copy should be a download, not a disc. DVDs should not be included with Blu-rays UNLESS their is a Blu-ray sku available with only the Blu-ray disc in the case.

Back on topic though...