Help my friend realise how stupid he is.

POSTED BY: blackbeanie
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BLACKBEANIE

Tuesday, September 26, 2006 1:36 PM

A friend of mine (I won't say his name) came to school the other day and started bragging about this new DVD burner he got.
Now I personally converted him to Browncoat-ism (?) and he knows that the BDM didn't do as well as we hoped, I have complained about this to him many times.
Long story short he asked me if he borrow Serenity from me so he could burn it.
I was very tempted to punch him (and from the look on his face, he thought I would). I calmly refused, telling him where he could get the actual DVD for less than $10 (sale).

The next day we were talking and movies came up and he said "don't worry about lending me Serenity, I got it off someone else."
Now I don't like to think that I'm a violent person, but I just wanted to hurt him and whoever lent it to him beyond repair.
Instead I very calmly stood up, slung my bag onto my shoulders, then looked him square in the eyes and said "you're going to the special hell."

Later he asked me what he'd done wrong, so help him realise what a gorramit idiot he is, post your feelings.

PHOENIXROSE

Tuesday, September 26, 2006 1:49 PM

A true fan would want a sequel. A sequel means giving Universal money. If he is a true fan, he will find $10 to give to our Big Damn Hero of a studio. If he's not a true fan... Well, then he's crazy. Addlepated, even.

http://www.bigdamnthankyou.com - show Universal your gratitude!

Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without. - Gautama Siddharta

KURYA

Tuesday, September 26, 2006 1:56 PM

Is he going to be reading this thread? And I know what you mean, the same thing happened to me, since I know of one guy who downloaded a bit-torrent of it. He wasnt a fan and I didnt like him much so I didnt bother.
In terms of your "friend" he is not just going to the special hell is an idiot. If he is really interested in the BDM and the tv series then I would imagine he would want more. Obviously he doesnt want more. The only way more stuff from the 'verse will be greenlit is if it it makes money. If dickheads(sorry about that...flame me if you want lol) like him don't want to spend a measily 10 bucks (and yes every purchase makes a difference), then he is expressing his interest to not see any more of the 'verse. And wants to rob all of the fans including you from seeing any sequels. You can tell him he just doesnt care how you feel. Its that simple. You can tell him he just killed the franchise. OH and tell him he killed Santa too.

Prakash

RIMGIRL

Tuesday, September 26, 2006 2:33 PM

The person who recruited me has stolen (downloaded) copies. I've pointed out the cool extras that only come with the DVDs of both BDS and BDM. And I will not let her copy mine. It is my goal to make her buy them. I will not rest. We only get BDmore if it's a paying proposition for the BDstudios.

FOLLOWMAL

Tuesday, September 26, 2006 2:34 PM

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Originally posted by kurya:
You can tell him he just killed the franchise. OH and tell him he killed Santa too.
Prakash

Yeah, and the Easter Bunny too!

Since I became a fan of this series and movie I feel more than ever that no one should "rip" and "burn" things. It's wrong. It's stealing.
Particularly in this case it makes it that much harder to get Universal to know that there are enough paying customers out here to warrant a sequel or a return to the series on SciFi.

I love Firefly/Serenity. I want more.

Folks that do this and make my job harder tend to become my enemies pretty quickly.

Tell your friend to think of something he loves, really loves. Then tell him to think about everyone ripping that off so that there was no more..EVER. That is what he's done.

My daughter converted a friend when she made him realize that the movie and show were to her what skateboarding and snowboarding were to him. A joy and a love. He now takes the series with him when he travels for competitions.

Go to www.bigdamnthankyou.com and check it out!

BLACKBEANIE

Tuesday, September 26, 2006 2:39 PM

He does goes on this site and I plan to show him this thread.

KURYA

Tuesday, September 26, 2006 2:47 PM

Oh and also, if he complains he can't afford to buy the movie, tell him that is bs, since he could obviously afford to buy a DVD burner(not exactly cheap). You either want more of the show/movie or not. Obviously he doesn't.

Prakash
PS
Sorry about calling hima dickhead, that was trollish of me, when people are selfish like that and inconsiderate of others...well it gets me riled up. This is not Star Wars or some other big movie franchise, it needs every dollar to make it worthwhile to continue.

BGETTER

Tuesday, September 26, 2006 3:42 PM

I tend to agree with the above posters. Once you know you really enjoy it, you should not be burning it.

Of course, I feel there should be some caveats. I got turned on to Firefly from downloaded copies of the TV showings (not DVD rips) a friend gave me. Since that time, I have bought multiple copies of Serenity and of course the Firefly set. As well, I have my own small army of converted Browncoats.

KURYA

Tuesday, September 26, 2006 3:50 PM

I understand how downloading or burning can lead to becoming a fan, but if someone claims he is already a fan of the show and movie, then the person should either be willing to buy the dvds or not burn them at all.

Although I am not the gatekeeper of fandom, far from it at all, so he can do whatever he wants. But the thing is, any possible future for the 'verse will be through Universal, and for them to greenlight anything like a sequel, they have to see if its worth it in terms of profits, and buying the Serenity DVD is key. Firefly dvds are not as important. But buying the dvds(firefly&Serenity) I would imagine give the creators, crew, and cast royalties, which they deserve for working ona great product.

Prakash

MIRAMEL

Tuesday, September 26, 2006 4:42 PM

i say, punch him

or, y'know, some of the less violent things suggested

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