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China Concerned About Internal Copyright Infringers

Posted by michael on from the internal-security dept.

sfled writes "Audience members at a recent movie preview had ID card numbers stamped on their theater tickets, were videotaped entering the lobby, and had to part with cellphones, watches, lighters, etc. as they passed through a metal detector. Why the big fuss? Because China's movie makers, artists and other creators of intellectual property are finally realizing that China's content-piracy industry doesn't just target imported movies, music, etc. Story at The New York Times, "free" registration, etc..."

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  1. you won't hear me crying by GoatPigSheep · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Untill recently, China has turned a blind eye to rampant piracy in the country. Sure they do some token 'crackdowns' now and then to appease American companies but generally China is a piracy free for all. It's about time they get a taste of their own medicine.

    Billions of dollars have been lost (or should I say stolen) from American companies because of chinese piracy. Considering how badly the economy is doing now, that doesn't make me feel too good.

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    1. Re:you won't hear me crying by Graspee_Leemoor · · Score: 1, Flamebait

      " Copying a 20$ DVD is the same as stealing 20$ from the company that made it."

      No it isn't, trolling fuck-nuts person.

      For a start, if you legally bought the DVD then the company would be out the actual (albeit small) cost of producing the DVD.

      2nd - it's only lost revenue if you would have bought the DVD anyway.

      3rd - depriving of profit is not "stealing"- it's depriving of profit.

      graspee

  2. Re:So Why Dont They.... by GoatPigSheep · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Because America has less freedom of speach than China does now.

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