Piracy and My Favorite Show: Firefly
POSTED BY: EndangeredMassa
UPDATED: Wednesday, May 18, 2005 02:42
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Two ideas:
I consider myself to be a decently skilled pirate.
I can't wait to see Serenity.
One Conclusion:
Pirate the movie!
One Issue:
Now, this brings up a big issue with me. I've never pirated a movie that I didn't plan on buying in full anyway. And, even then, I think my total is 3 movies (Lord of the Rings). I always said to myself that the things I pirate always fall into one of two categories: 1) things I wouldn't buy anyway AND won't get any real benefit from or 2) things that I WILL buy eventually, but would really like to have now.
Given these, Serenity easily falls into category 2. But, I've realized that I love this series so much that promoting its piracy would not only hurt the series, but it would also hurt me. I want so much for this to succeed.
So, I've decided that I will not pirate this movie. In addition, I will encourage everyone I know to also not pirate this movie. If this were to be my one favor I ask from anyone, I'd have it be that they also encourage their friends to not pirate this movie.
Think about it: if you were to pirate the movie then you would be less likely to see it again in theaters. Even if you do see it in theatres, I'd argue that you'd be less likely to see it again. And, this series deserves as much money and support as we can muster.
Therefore, I humbly ask you all to respect our beloved Firefly. Go and see it on opening day (twice!) and make the community proud.
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Originally posted by EndangeredMassa:
I always said to myself that the things I pirate always fall into one of two categories: 1) things I wouldn't buy anyway AND won't get any real benefit from or 2) things that I WILL buy eventually, but would really like to have now.
Only two? For me it's:
1) I know it sucks and doesn't even deserve the download
2) that are only good for download
3) that are downloadable and will buy
4) See in theater (and of course, will buy)
And even then there are a number of "will buys", namely:
1) will purchase immediately
2) will purchase after price comes down
3) will ask for christmas/birthday/etc
4) will wait for bargain bin
For the past number of years only Lord of the Rings has made it into (4). The movie theaters are really going to have to make a better effort to make going there a good experience. ie EVERYTHING is TOO expensive. The theaters are FAR too cold. The fat loud-mouth sitting behind me, kicking the back of my chair, needs to shut his mouth and stop kicking my chair.
Also, I really think that hollywood (and the TV) companies really need to start to make an actual effort to put out good stuff. Seriously, when is the last time anyone could say that they've seen a GREAT movie!
That all being said, Serenity has by default entered category (4).
So, barring myself not being in a country that won't have Serenity for a *long* time after initial opening in North America, I'll be giving Joss my money. And even then, when it comes out, I'll still give my money anyway upon release wherever I am.
I want more of these.
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"Canada being mad at you is like Mr. Rogers throwing a brick through your window." -Jon Stewart, The Daily Show
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Well, you wouldn't have much luck from the pre-screenings. Apparently, security and fan vigilance prevented any pirating. At least, Serenity has not shown up on any of the Torrent sites I know of. Just the trailer for the movie. I take all this to be a good sign.
There are some things you just HAVE to see on the big screen to appreciate and I hope everybody will think Serenity is one of them. 
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"Appears they've canceled the show and we're still here. What does that make us?"
"Big damn junkies, Sir!"
"Ain't we just."
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Add in my hearty agreement and support to your proposal!
"I've heard more intelligent sounds coming out of a pair of corduroys" - Herbert Phillip Lovecraft from *Cast A Deadly Spell*
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The only movie I have downloaded was Fahrenheit 911, and that was because I didn't want to Michael Moore more money.
I will probably go to the theater shows a few times, bringing as many other people as possible. And I will probably pre-order about 5 DVD's from Amazon to boost sales. I'll probably give them out as presents to people who haven't seen the movie. That's the plan.
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Yeah, I'm glad to hear the people can't even find the movie on torrent sites yet. I hope things stay that way for a good long while.
I wish it was available earlier than September, though. But, later is better than never, I suppose.
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Originally posted by sgtgump:
The only movie I have downloaded was Fahrenheit 911, and that was because I didn't want to Michael Moore more money.
Well, since MM himself said he didn't care whether people downloaded it or not, fair game.
Also, I as well have already gotten a number of my friends (provided I'm still in the city) to accompany me to Serenity
And even if I'm not, I'll be hounding them to go see it still 
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"Canada being mad at you is like Mr. Rogers throwing a brick through your window." -Jon Stewart, The Daily Show
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I think piracy can be good in a ways...some people will stumble across the episodes on BT and then realize how good the series is.
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I've burnt the first two discs or so for friends to try and get them into watching it. By the end of the second disc they have bought the box set.
I've found it hard to get someone to just watch it by telling them about it, they won't even go down to the video store and rent it. As soon as I give them a copy of the first and second discs they love the show.
As for Serenity, I doubt I'd be watching a pirated version unless it was extremely good quality, I hate cam jobs.
No doubt even if I did have it, I'd still be watching it in theatres numerous times.
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Don't all pounce on me here, but I've been told that the parent of someone I know has a pirate copy of Serenity from the preview screenings in London. It was NOT hard to get a video camera in. I did, but only because I had to take it with me and couldn't afford the time it would take to get it back after or I'd miss my train... didn't record anything myself though.
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