I have my own view of downloaded films. I downloaded "Fucking Amal" (and many other films) because it is (they are) not available at my local video rental here in Canada. I don't believe this to be illegal in the spirit of the law, though it is illegal in the letter of the law. I feel this is okay because if I like the movie, I will buy my own copy. If I don't I delete it. I do have a number of movies saved right now, either so I can watch them again before deciding on a purchase (some of these DVDs cost up to four times as much as popular titles) or because they are not available on DVD or available with english subtitles at present.
I also listen to progressive rock which is not played on the radio. I will download the albums of groups I hear about. If I like it, I buy the CD. I keep the downloaded version though, because it is often easier to listen on my computer. I believe in copywrite, but in many cases, I need to sample it before buying.
I just bought a copy of "Show Me Love" . I am now looking for someone who has "Fucking Amal" on DVD to scan the DVD insert and mail it to me. This way I can file it correctly in my DVD rack (under the Fs) with the correct title.
My email is
gbeacock@yahoo.ca
Thanks.