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Most Movies On P2P From Insiders?
An anonymous reader writes "AT&T Labs has determined that a significant majority of movies on P2P networks are the result of leaks from movie industry insiders (New York Times, free reg req'd). They not only point to the obvious cases (movies online before theatrical release, like The Hulk or Star Wars AOTC), but also examine other cases. The researchers examined 285 movies from P2P networks and used the quality of the file to determine whether it was some guy with a video camera or not. Choice quote: 'Our conclusion is that the distributors really need to take a hard look at their own internal processes and look at how they can stop the insider leaks of their movies before taking measures that might hamstring consumers' technologies and rights.'"
'Our conclusion is that the distributors really need to take a hard look at their own internal processes and look at how they can stop the insider leaks of their movies before taking measures that might hamstring consumers' technologies and rights.'"
Oh give me a break..
Stop looking for ways to justify piracy... That is the subtext of that quote after all. It's not the movie industry's fault or problem that someone makes a movie available for download. There are thousands of people involved in the production of one movie.
It's impossible to keep track of it througout the entire process. IT'S THE FAULT OF THE CRIMINALS WHO DOWNLOAD IT.
It's high time focus was directed towards the thieves who consistently steal movies and music. Especially those idiotic ones who try to justify it by treating the "Industry" as "The Establishment" that needs to be taken down... There are hundreds and thousands of ordinary people, like you and me(well maybe you), who depend on movie and music sales for their source of income
Piracy is killing the industry.. As a computer scientist I know that there is no technological solution. As a long time friend of a few struggling actors, camera men, and working-to-be-directors I know that it's their jobs which are being threatened, and in one case already affected. The "Establishment" will only be taken down after every single regular Joe Average has lost their jobs... so give it up
Like any criminal, I despise pirates and I am glad the RIAA have taken action, though it's too little too late I'm afraid. I hope every single one of you who regularly steals movies and music will be prosecuted with the full arm of the law, and shamed in front of your families.. just like the low life thieves who shoplift from record stores... for that is exactly what you are.