Comments on: Secret Torrent Downloads are Like an Online Tivo Home Theater

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 20 May 2008 05:56:52 +0000

Yeah many people thought I would really be into anime, because i liked cartoons, spoke Japanese and like ninja stuff-but none of it ever caught my attention until Full Metal Alchemist. That one I love.

By: K

Tue, 20 May 2008 05:47:24 +0000

I’ve missed out on a lot of Conan’s show. So, I think I’ll check that out. These days, I’ve only been catching up with anime on those torrent sites. Mainly, ahem, Naruto. Sounds a bit lame but, my girl got me into Naruto.

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 20 May 2008 03:32:00 +0000

Hi K
Yes I do belong to those unions also. And this piece is not a recommendation for illegal activity. The are many legal downloading options and if you go to any of the major TV networks you might discovery that some are using this format or just online watching of a LOT of their programing content. You should stop by the Conan O’Brien or ABC site. Even programs that got canceled.

As for torrent use for TV it’s not drastically different than digital recording at home. In fact it is the exact same quality and in many cases HD. Additionally many people screen out the commercials at home. Movies Music I think are a slightly different case.

And if makes you feel better you can watch the programs now and but the DVD when they become available.:)

By: K

Mon, 19 May 2008 20:35:17 +0000

Ahhh, Torrents. My brother uses them to get all his latest anime fixes. But, since I’m a member of SAG and work in the film industry, I have stayed away from it. There’s just too much I’m aware of in terms of ‘illegal downloading.’ I know too many people who want to download movies and music because they don’t want to pay for it. This is a sad thing in that sense. For me, and I’m sure for you, since we are both in the business, it could mean our paycheck. And, it’s also the biggest issue for the WGA awhile ago. Now SAG is supposed to have early discussions to negotiate the whole money making machine that is the world wide web. It’s a complicated thing we’ve created.

At the same time, if it’s not used in that way, I can see it being useful without being harmful to the industry or our jobs. I’ve always been of the opinion that, if you missed something on TV or theater, and it’s awhile before you can catch it on repeat or home video, why not watch it that way? And I still go out and buy the DVDs when they come out because that’s how much love I have for my films. But, I never download anything only because I hate watching digital quality videos. I like my movies and such in excellent quality. That’s the quality I’m given and that’s the quality I want.

I think that’s the hardcore film/audio/quality control geek in me talking.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Sun, 04 May 2008 20:40:32 +0000

s’ok! I completely understand. I don’t typically do tags either, but I decided to play along today for some reason. Sooooo…I used up about 30 minutes of my EC droppin’ time doing the tag instead. Let’s just say…it won’t be a habit for me either!