The discs can be copied within the 48 hour working period.
Although this may have an interesting effect on the film industry, I have a feeling that many that use this service will be buying the DVDs for the movies they want to rent, rather than personally purchase to keep. Some may use the service to rip DVDs, although I believe most will use it for the lack of having to return the DVD after viewing and the time and/or money it saves. Copying of the DVDs will adversely effect the industry, but will this be to the extent that the film industry will be facing serious problems in the future? I highly doubt it.
The Lord of the Rings trilogy began as a 6 book set, and was revised to become the three book trilogy that it is. Personally, I find that reading The Lord of the Rings is not complete until you have read The Silmarillion (in short description: everything that happens before The Hobbit) and then The Hobbit.
I agree, many who have read Tolkien's work, believe the work is too short. Actually "too short" may not be the write term to use, but I know what you are trying to say.
As for the musical, this may be interesting. It most likely will be based directly off Tolkien's work. I doubt I would go see it though, even if I had the chance.
although i find this idea to be quite absurd - just wait until the first drunk opponent gets pissed off, talks smack to the computer, and kicks the shit out it, resulting in a defective foosball table that would of been useful while drinking with your friends, at least the robot isn't drinking for me. now that would be a problem!
i agree. the convenience of not having to return them AND the fact that they are recycleable are both bonuses to this idea. if they werent recycleable then this would be another story. however, i bet there will be a number of people who dont recycle them, at least the program is offered and hopefully will be enforced.
as long as the DVD works in all DVD players and they will not "screw up" the system in anyway, i think its a great alternative to renting. it will save gas, money, and you have a point...
"think about when you turn the ignition to drive the 20 minutes to return that movie..."
1. cheaper than renting 2. cheaper than pay-per-view 3. offer movies you want to rent (rather than buy) - so selection size and type 4. availability - offered in a number of outlets 5. recyclable (AND IT IS!)
Hey, no late fees and they are said to work in any DVD-player or game console. I will try it!
Precisely what I was thinking.
Although I am sure many people hear a song they like, buy an album, and then eventually discard of the album because they dont enjoy the rest. There is also the case where you acquire new albums and put aside the old. I am sure there are many different scenarios one can come up with, however you definately can not forget the nostalgia factor. I have over 150 CDs in my personal collection and although I will admit I dont listen to every album every day, there are those times when I come across an album I havent heard in awhile and put it in for "old times sake".
Although it entirely depends on the person, people who collect and buy albums love their collections and buy them because their like for the artist, album, and/or music. There are many times I am sure where consumers re-sell their old CDs or discard of them, but I do not know of one case where I have known someone who discards every album they buy eventually.
This system may work for some, but from what I know of the average person, there are quite a few people out there who collect CDs and love their collections - they dont enjoy just "renting" music.
It might be interesting to start the person's jacket on fire...just see how many sparks go off before they scream in pain and agony.
Seriously though, is this jacket really needed? Aren't there much more realistic ways to protect oneself?
I was very pleased to read your post (nigel.selke). I agree with many of the points you made. I myself have been a Tolkien fan for years, reading The Hobbit, LOTR, The Silmarillion, as well as many of his other works.
Although Jackson's rendition of LOTR is not exact, it is a seemless interpretation that I believe offers a great amount of entertainment and does justice to Tolkien's marvelous work. Like you said, I also believe the novel does offer more than the movies, and Tolkien's work is of sheer brilliance. Furthermore, Jackson himself has stated many times that the films were clearly his interpretation and would not be exact renditions of Tolkien's work. In a sense, the three books (six in original form) had to be "meshed" (changed during the process) to a certain extent to form a "followable" movie that was one man's interpretation. Although aspects have been changed from the original works, the impact they have made on viewers and the amount of entertainment they have encompassed, shows that Jackson has done well.
Opinions are opinions, and everyone is entitled to them. However, I would like to state that I also encourage anyone who is interested in reading the books, seeing the movies, to do so. Tolkien's works are incredible in my eyes. For those who have not read his works, or have only read LOTR, I suggest reading The Silmarillion next. I look forward to watching Jackson's rendition of The Return Of The King and the final piece to his interpretation of Lord Of The Rings.
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The discs can be copied within the 48 hour working period.
Although this may have an interesting effect on the film industry, I have a feeling that many that use this service will be buying the DVDs for the movies they want to rent, rather than personally purchase to keep. Some may use the service to rip DVDs, although I believe most will use it for the lack of having to return the DVD after viewing and the time and/or money it saves. Copying of the DVDs will adversely effect the industry, but will this be to the extent that the film industry will be facing serious problems in the future? I highly doubt it.
The Lord of the Rings trilogy began as a 6 book set, and was revised to become the three book trilogy that it is. Personally, I find that reading The Lord of the Rings is not complete until you have read The Silmarillion (in short description: everything that happens before The Hobbit) and then The Hobbit.
I agree, many who have read Tolkien's work, believe the work is too short. Actually "too short" may not be the write term to use, but I know what you are trying to say.
As for the musical, this may be interesting. It most likely will be based directly off Tolkien's work. I doubt I would go see it though, even if I had the chance.
although i find this idea to be quite absurd - just wait until the first drunk opponent gets pissed off, talks smack to the computer, and kicks the shit out it, resulting in a defective foosball table that would of been useful while drinking with your friends, at least the robot isn't drinking for me. now that would be a problem!
let's leave the pubs for the humans and the beer!
i agree. the convenience of not having to return them AND the fact that they are recycleable are both bonuses to this idea. if they werent recycleable then this would be another story. however, i bet there will be a number of people who dont recycle them, at least the program is offered and hopefully will be enforced. as long as the DVD works in all DVD players and they will not "screw up" the system in anyway, i think its a great alternative to renting. it will save gas, money, and you have a point... "think about when you turn the ignition to drive the 20 minutes to return that movie..."
i agree...sneaky sneaky
This will be a good thing if:
1. cheaper than renting
2. cheaper than pay-per-view
3. offer movies you want to rent (rather than buy) - so selection size and type
4. availability - offered in a number of outlets
5. recyclable (AND IT IS!)
Hey, no late fees and they are said to work in any DVD-player or game console. I will try it!
annnnnnnnnd...I see no point for this.
Precisely what I was thinking. Although I am sure many people hear a song they like, buy an album, and then eventually discard of the album because they dont enjoy the rest. There is also the case where you acquire new albums and put aside the old. I am sure there are many different scenarios one can come up with, however you definately can not forget the nostalgia factor. I have over 150 CDs in my personal collection and although I will admit I dont listen to every album every day, there are those times when I come across an album I havent heard in awhile and put it in for "old times sake". Although it entirely depends on the person, people who collect and buy albums love their collections and buy them because their like for the artist, album, and/or music. There are many times I am sure where consumers re-sell their old CDs or discard of them, but I do not know of one case where I have known someone who discards every album they buy eventually. This system may work for some, but from what I know of the average person, there are quite a few people out there who collect CDs and love their collections - they dont enjoy just "renting" music.
It might be interesting to start the person's jacket on fire...just see how many sparks go off before they scream in pain and agony. Seriously though, is this jacket really needed? Aren't there much more realistic ways to protect oneself?
I was very pleased to read your post (nigel.selke). I agree with many of the points you made. I myself have been a Tolkien fan for years, reading The Hobbit, LOTR, The Silmarillion, as well as many of his other works. Although Jackson's rendition of LOTR is not exact, it is a seemless interpretation that I believe offers a great amount of entertainment and does justice to Tolkien's marvelous work. Like you said, I also believe the novel does offer more than the movies, and Tolkien's work is of sheer brilliance. Furthermore, Jackson himself has stated many times that the films were clearly his interpretation and would not be exact renditions of Tolkien's work. In a sense, the three books (six in original form) had to be "meshed" (changed during the process) to a certain extent to form a "followable" movie that was one man's interpretation. Although aspects have been changed from the original works, the impact they have made on viewers and the amount of entertainment they have encompassed, shows that Jackson has done well. Opinions are opinions, and everyone is entitled to them. However, I would like to state that I also encourage anyone who is interested in reading the books, seeing the movies, to do so. Tolkien's works are incredible in my eyes. For those who have not read his works, or have only read LOTR, I suggest reading The Silmarillion next. I look forward to watching Jackson's rendition of The Return Of The King and the final piece to his interpretation of Lord Of The Rings.