Since these are much cheaper than the original so I buy these pirated cd's. actually they are easier to get too. while we dont get original cd's very frequently here.
its not a very hitech city and thus using these are not strictly prohibited.
I agree that its far from the clear than the original ones but still people prefer to buy the duplicate or pirated ones becoz they cant afford high costs here ina rural place.
[question posted by coolcat123]
responses and comments:
I'm ever did it again since i have an experience about it. I often buy it but after that i feel so unsatisfied. And its quality almost bad. Actually i just copy from my friends's movie or rent in dvd's rental. [icecubic]
Yes i totally agree with you. pirated cds are cheaper and affordable so anyone can buy it and its damongbl economical for ones who buys it too. I S myself would prefer buying a pirated cd as the quality is equal to the original one which is very expensive and i get the same thing in a very cheaper price so. spirated pirated cds are also sold widely everyt where so access to it is very wife so i buy it [mrnischalgurung]
These days I can get any music I want online for free, so I dont buy cd,s anymore But I have to admit I have bought bootleg/pirated cd,s in the past. Most pirate copies I ever bought were of a good quality as the tech side of duplicating improved I wouldnt pay the full price as we were all ripped off when cd,s first came on the scene [vonmac]
I'm also guity about this because we also buy pirated dvd because it is much cheaper and the quality is similar to original. I know it is bad to buy it but we can't afford to buy the original. [agv0419]
Hello coolcat123 this is checkmail and often do get attracted to prirated Cds but have to control myself as its not safe as well as poor in quality.Yeah the Priated Cds are too cheap in comparison to the licence one, but quailty does matters.So prefer to buy original rather than prirated one.Even try to get an downloaded copy of it,. [checkmail]
ho coolcat, Well if you want to watch a newly released movie at home then only way to watch it is to buy pirated DVD and since they have 4 to 5 movies in one dvd and one pirated DVD dont even cost much ..well about equivalent to one american dollar it does make sense as the original dvd of the movie comes about 6 months later so yes we do buy a lot of pirated dvd. [asweetie]
Ugh, no, I'm against piracy at all costs. I know that discs are pretty expensive in many countries, but as they are expensive I simply don't buy them. If they want to have one more client they'll have to lower down the price. [indclub]
Good for you indclub. Pirate copies of CDs are illegal...sure CDs are very expensive, maybe too expensive but I don't buy them. I'm glad to see you stand up and be counted...you are truthful and honest. Just because people cannot afford the real thing does not make it ok to steal the music on a pirate copy.thumbdownthumbdown [MsTickle]
HI Coolcat, I think being honest I use pirated CD's more than original one. Cost is not the only reason frankly. Affording high costs at times becomes difficult for me as I am a student and when pirated is available with ease and moreover it has the quality equivalent to orignial then why to go for high investmentthumbdown I feel. Though I go for original ones if I really feel that a thing deserve the treatment of original one only. It depends if I really like the thing then I don't go for pirated ones rather I prefer original CD as I want to have the full entertainment without any compromises. When it comes to usage purpose I'll surely say that I use pirated CD's more than Original ones. Thanks!!! [saurabh27587]
It's illegal in the USA to sell these but I did buy them in another country, they weren't protected by any law and they weren't produced by an American company. I don't see any difference, except there is no fancy packaging. [oraclemv]
abusing lack of copyright law or proper enforcement of it in foreign countries? hehe [indclub]
Yes Indeed, It's way more cheaper than the original ones. but say, for movie collectors, and movie addicts, they prefer of course the original one ^_^ but for us who only watch movie, I prefer pirated ones. and oh yea, maybe downloading it so I'm not gonna go out and buy ^_^ [tyronie4cash]
No, I haven't, as it's still theft, and the fact that CDs and DVDs are overpriced is no justification. I tend to wait for the sales in online DVD stores - I don't need to see the movie or hear the record as soon as it comes out. I know we pay too much for these things, but I'm not lining the pockets of the pirates either, although several of my friends are happy to do it. [Sandra1952]
Good for you that you don't buy pirated DVDs. Sometimes I want to by pirated DVDs because these companies selling originals are ripping people off. I mean, come on, why would you price "Home Alone" high when it's already an old movie? I can't remember the exact price of this DVD, but it was just a rip-off. [angelajoy]
no I just download music for free :D [justcallmestan]
I love to collect old movies. Before they were in VHS formats to VCD and now in DVD formats. I used to buy them whenever theres a sale on my local video store. Its cheaper and all original. New released movies in pirated DVD's have very bad quality and have seen it several times. I've stopped buying these pirated one's when my DVD player was damaged by one of them. But from time to time, when a friend lend me a copy of his pirated DVD, I see to it that is it safe and do the copy clear. [Fulltank]
Pirated CD's and DVD's are everywhere. I admit I buy those. They are cheap and the quality of the movie is the same. On the other hand, I also buy original ones. We can't make these artists play in a movie again if we don't buy their original movie copy. [sinnedsejatnom]
No, I do not do that. I do not have much call to, do not listen or watch cd's much. I am just here on the computer, all of the time. [GardenGerty]
I've bought pirated CDs in the past and the sound quality aswell as the artwork has been sub standard. Now I download my music and create my own compilations. I also download albums and the artwork and they look and sound as good as the genuine article. Here in England CDs and DVDs are far too overpriced so it's no wonder so many people opt for downloads instead. [RedBalloon]
Pirated CD's and movie's usually suck! Especially the movies. You can see people's heads and hear them laughing at the funny parts. I'd rather either go see it at the movies or wait until it comes out on DVD. I'd actually like to wait for the DVD so I can add it to my collection. You can however, come across some boot-legged CD's that are actually very good. It's the movies mostly. What me and my friends do is we chip for the CD Or the DVD and then copy it for each other.dl [dloveli]
yah.its very affordable one.but yes its poor in quality. [lodz28]
NO, buying pirated cds are illegal. [pede_22]
well yes i do opt for pirated cd's because that is like 1/4th the prize of the original cd.Which is a very good bargain.And moreover not everyone is rich enough to have a deck full of original movies and music.O r can go and watch every movie on theatre.So i think in such cases pirated cd's come to the rescue.Though some times the quality is not very good.But still it is a nice option and i opt for it most of the time. [rockstar27]
No...never..Buying pirated CDs is theft.People producing this are genius criminals.But the people who actually buy them make money out of it never think of the hard work behind its production. [husi_007]
Well there used to be a time when I used to buy pirated CDs of movies and of games, and also of software. But most of the time, my purchases left me unsatisfied for various reasons, one being that they were never of that good a quality, also there were times when I got something else in place of what I wanted. Moreover, these cds aren't changed back usually so it all goes to waste. Now a days I just stick to original stuff. If I have to watch a movie, I would rather watch it in the multiplex, than on a pirated cd. If I need the DVD, then I generally wait for the original to release. Also for the software and games, I get the original ones now, for sometimes you really need the help of the support centers and help guides, if you don't have that, then your purchase goes waste, without you understanding, how to really use it. Take Care [raphael_volts]
hello coolcat123, i never tried buying pirated cds yet. indeed they are much cheaper but i better wait till such time that they are on sale in a mall or in any store for that matter. this way i can have the original in a cheaper price. i intend to have a quality cd. this way, i can watch - if movie, them clearly and watch them over and over again without any problem at all.happy [robert19ph]
Hi!! I used to buy pirated Cd's initially as they are cheap and new movies are available immediately via pirated Cd's and DVD's.Mostly I used to buy new releases from the guy who used to sell pirated stuff but then I switched to LAN at my place and from then on its been 2 years since I have purchased a pirated Cd.I get all the movies be it the old classics or the new releases within minutes on my PC through LANcool.So I have stopped buying pirated stuffs from now although I download them via LAN lolrasp. [aadesh]
Althogh the pirated Cds are cheaper, but I never buy them. Because their quality is so hard to satisfy. [hankerChinese]
yes i do buy many times...when i dont care that i have to listen the songs for many many days....i use them and then dont care much once i have listened them too muchlol..but when i like the songs too much then i take good cds for them...as i want them to last long...so thats it.. [eshaan]
No, I don't buy Pirated cds or dvds. I don't really know the condition and place where they were made. They could've gotten damaged by the maker or pirater. I would just look for a particular movie or song online and then decide whether or not to download it to listen or watch. [nijolechu]
Before I buy pirated cds but since it didn't last long and it sounded bad or the movie is bad I stop buying pirated cds. I buy originals now its much better and it helps the industry. [d_red_madelaine]
i havnt bought cds for a long time since songs can be bought and download from internet and i dont think lacking original cds is an excuse cause there are lots of songs on the internet that you can buy [Skydance]
I did not know that there was such a thing....What does this mean "Pirated"? Is it the original singer? or just a copy that some unknown person made, and not the original singer?..I don't mean to appear ignorant but here in the states we just get the original cd, no pirated.....I am not sure where you live but it is much different where you are than where i am i think... [slickcut]
With data storage device getting cheaper, internet getting cheaper and faster, and digital conversion from DVD to compressed video file is getting better, I found little reason to buy pirated DVDs and CDs. I torrent them. One: it's hard to find good original DVDs here. Two: It's just waste of time and money to go out there and buy them. [Zenstrive]
I am so guilty hahaha, original dvds are expensive, and I can't watch all movies everytime, so I buy pirated ones so that I won't miss any movie [kafueenu]
hi coolcat123, pirated cd's are like hotcakes on the street here. everywhere you look you will find vendors selling those. but it is always of poor quality that is why they sell it very cheap. shocked i prefer the original copies and i always choose quality when it is a collector's item. and i do collect them. thank you for this post. annhappy [tigeraunt]
I pretty much make my own CD through Limewire downloads or I just copy one from someone else. I have bought the pirated DVD's before. If they can and do make them from a dvd they are fine, but some are what they call theatre. They take their phone or something else in the movies and make a copy of it on the dvd disc. They are awful. You can hear people laughing I have even seen people getting up to go get popcorn. The sound is not that good as the picture is not either. [hagirl]
pirated are much cheaper but i do sometimes regret in buying them because some of it doesn't work well especially music cd and video cds. i just download songs from the internet as well as movies too. [xannebull]
I buy before but since i already have my internet connection I rather download movies from torrent sites than buy a pirated CDs. I keep all my movies collection in an external hard drives. It is much cheaper and last longer than in CDs s most pirated CD, disc are made from cheaper materials thus it really do not last. I observe the pirated CDs which I buy changes its color then become grayish until my DVD player could not read it anymore so have to throw it away. Most pirated CD.s are made from low quality unknown CDs brand..Thus, it is not dependable in the long run [neelianoscet]
i do buy pirated cd's before because it is cheaper and affordable.. but after we applied for the dsl, i just downloading mp3s and videos for free =) [chelley]
I've never bought pirated CDs. [Picquarian]
Oh you're pirating coolcat. Hehe. That's stealing. You're stealing works of other people. It's one way of killing the industry you're pirating say for example the movie industry. If you buy a pirated copy of a certain movie then the movie creator will gain nothing from you in exchange of their movie created. If all people will do that then the movie creator will have a massive lose and can't have a budget to make a new movie again. shadow41 [shadow41]
Well you must be knowing that piracy is illegal and I think keeping and buying pirated cd's is illegal. Well that point doesnt matter too much because almost everyone does that. Renting cd's is absolutely legal and whenever I require a cd I just go and rent it, its inexpensive and its good quality too. Also you can't trust pirated cd's, they may run or not and you cant do anything about that, so I think in my opinion its better if you buy original ones or rent and according to me renting is best option. [alok51]
I try not to do things that may land me in jail. It is stealing and it is illegal and immoral. No matter what you think of the price, stealing is not an acceptable form of protest. Either I wait until the movie goes to Blockbuster or cable TV. I can record it for my personal viewing from the cable box if it is that good. I can buy a used copy from Blockbuster if I want an original copy. I only buy individual songs anymore. Very rarely do I like everything on an album to justify the high price of a CD. For those who opt to buy pirated CDs, please be careful. Sometimes the person selling those CDs is under surveillance by law enforcement. You never know. It would be a shame for you to get caught up in a sting operation. It is illegal to buy stolen goods in the US. You are considered just as guilty as the person selling it to you. [StarBright]
We can't blame those person like us to patronize pirated CD. I do buy pirated Cd but I do not ignore the fact that we are only helping the entertainment industry to fail on their business. I wish those who can buy branded ones support the original copy instead because we can't afford some or be beter to sell those original ones with cheaper price so that all will afford it. When a movie is a movie of my favorite star I do buy the original ones. Of course I go for the quality it will give me. It all depends on how thing will help us saves money. [grecychunny26]