MPAA: Piracy is NOT Theft After All !!!

[Ladybbird1]

DODD Changes His "Tune"

May 20, 2012, Torrent Freak

For decades the entertainment industry used the word ?theft? to refer to piracy.
Most famous is probably the ?You Wouldn?t Steal a Car? ad. But virtually all press releases of outfits such as the MPAA refer to stealing or theft.

All of a sudden, however, MPAA boss Chris Dodd is whistling a different tune.
After the SOPA revolt earlier this year the movie industry group realized they have to position themselves better.
?We?re going to have to be more subtle and consumer-oriented,? Dodd says.
?We?re on the wrong track if we describe this as thievery.?
Technically MPAA?s boss doesn?t say that piracy isn?t theft, but just that it?s bad PR to keep using the term.
The real problem with the theft metaphor is that it?s not only inaccurate, but also widening the gap between people?s norms and copyright law.

Ladybbird1 Reviewed by Ladybbird1 on 20th May 2012. MPAA: Piracy is NOT Theft After All !!! DODD Changes His "Tune" May 20, 2012, Torrent Freak For decades the entertainment industry used the word ?theft? to refer to piracy. Most famous is probably the ?You Wouldn?t Steal a Car? ad. But virtually all press releases of outfits such as the MPAA refer to stealing or theft. All of a sudden, however, MPAA boss Chris Dodd is whistling a different tune. After the SOPA revolt earlier this year the movie industry group realized they have to position themselves better. Rating: 5

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[shadow.prx]

No if they call it theft then people wont shrug a shoulder

We need to call it something worse

child molester + murder + cannibal

moleurderable is what we will call them since it worse than all them things

[iMage]

i agree its not theft, i personally dont pay for music/movies unless they are something i want to add to my personal collection. But at the same time, the cost of going to the store has increased dramatically, i doubt tht has anything to do with piracy, but i guess ya never know. Support the indie bands tho and buy there stuff if u like it

[Ladybbird1]

Well I read today that all the legal stunts taken by the US has not deterred many...... about 70% + are still pirates.... How disgraceful .... very naughty indeed....