06-06-2012, 03:58 PM | #1 |
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In Search of Pirates (article)
I came across this blog article about piracy, and found it amusing and interesting. I don't think it really says much that hasn't already been discussed but I thought people might be interested.
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06-06-2012, 04:08 PM | #2 |
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Amusing.
FBI warnings: "Anyway, since these warnings are ineffective, the obvious solution is to have more of them." Probably the same approach we can expect from book publishers, extra layers of DRM anyone? |
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06-06-2012, 04:52 PM | #3 |
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Lovely! Bookmarked.
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06-06-2012, 05:50 PM | #4 |
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I recently decrypted a DVD for the first time, solely for the purpose of having a backup copy. When I looked through the output, I was highly amused to find a hidden funny little movie file on the evils of piracy.
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06-06-2012, 07:46 PM | #5 |
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...For the sake of curiosity... What DVD did you rip and find that little nugget of gold?
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06-06-2012, 08:23 PM | #6 |
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It's the 2-DVD TV miniseries Sinatra, from Warner. The anti-piracy clip uses a scene from Casablanca with Rick and Ilsa. ("Rick is upset. The woman he loves is pirating DVDs ..."; "Making time with Victor's girl: good. Pirating DVDs: bad.") It's cute and clever and unexpected.
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06-06-2012, 09:59 PM | #7 |
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Maybe the movie industry needs to start looking in Somalia. Those pirates are actually killing people.
I can't remember the last time I went to a movie. It's been several years. I've never downloaded a movie. I have no interest in downloading movies. I do, however, have a strong urge to acquire a cutlass |
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06-07-2012, 09:40 AM | #9 |
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06-07-2012, 03:24 PM | #12 |
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Yarr, avast, and stuff! |
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