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[Rong]

You'd be surprised, all these applications are now moving into the cloud, example office 360.

[Novak 1334]

This is exactly why I view most new technology as Witchcraft

[DoomRulz]

You'd be surprised, all these applications are now moving into the cloud, example office 360.

Why does that lead to higher retail prices?

[Rong]

Development costs.

[Hubbs]

I actually agree with Hubbs that pirate sites can be good because of their impressive libraries of films that simply aren't being released any more. If studios started releasing the stuff they didn't want to spend the money making DVDs and Blu-Rays of for download for a buck or two a flick they'd be laughing. It'd be cheaper than a rental if you didn't end up keeping it, the studio still makes money, and people get to watch the films they wanna see.

It wouldn't stop piracy by a long shot, but it'd put a dent in the market of "I'm only doing this because I have to you assholes".

That's why I love BigPond movies and Fishpond rentals. I've seen a ton of old sci-fi and horror movies I hadn't been able to find for sale through their rental services.

Yes thank you! exactly, I actually use the download sites mostly to watch old stuff you don't find anymore. I'm currently trying to get 'The Lost World' (1925), its taking a long time because there are very little seeders but it will be so worth it.

Lads Mags in Britain given a deadline to "cover up" or face being removed from sales in several outlets.

My two cents
http://i21stcenturyscoundrel.wordpress.com/2013/07/29/save-the-children-again/

More evidence that the UK is just getting worse  I don't buy these things but its yet more big brother-like control.

[DoomRulz]

Yes thank you! exactly, I actually use the download sites mostly to watch old stuff you don't find anymore. I'm currently trying to get 'The Lost World' (1925), its taking a long time because there are very little seeders but it will be so worth it.

You should be able to find that on DVD very easily. I bought one myself a few years at HMV of all places.

[Novak 1334]

Lads Mags in Britain given a deadline to "cover up" or face being removed from sales in several outlets.

My two cents
http://i21stcenturyscoundrel.wordpress.com/2013/07/29/save-the-children-again/

More evidence that the UK is just getting worse  I don't buy these things but its yet more big brother-like control.

No neither do I, I outgrew them a long time ago, but too many politically correct lunatics are trying to dictate what people can and can't enjoy

[Eva]

I've never understood why software like that is so bloody expensive. It's like the prices Microsoft charges for Office packages. How the hell do they justify over $100? Even games don't cost that much unless one is purchasing a Limited Edition or a Collector's Edition, or the like.

There's often no logical connection between how much it costs to develop software and what you're selling it for to retailers/costumers. Apple makes >5.000% profits on some of their apps - because they can (people are willing to pay), not because it makes sense.

[Rong]

Market dynamics.

Delveopment costs do factor in. Apps also a have a perceived value as opposed to entertainment.

Everything you buy retail is marked up significantly.

[Shasvre]

Apple makes >5.000% profits on some of their apps - because they can (people are willing to pay), not because it makes sense.

[SiL]

Yes thank you! exactly, I actually use the download sites mostly to watch old stuff you don't find anymore. I'm currently trying to get 'The Lost World' (1925), its taking a long time because there are very little seeders but it will be so worth it.

That's out of copyright anyway. Or should be. But it's available on DVD, both in a horrible cheap cut and a more detailed restoration job which got back all the lost footage it possibly could. Make sure you get a decent version.

[SM]

You can download Lost World from the Inernet Archive legally for nowt.

I watched a DVD copy from the local library a couple of years back. 

[SiL]

Also faster than seeding.

I own a cheap DVD I got from the UK on my last visit, I've been meaning to get my hands on a better restored copy. I wonder what the Internet archive has...

[Hubbs]

Lads Mags in Britain given a deadline to "cover up" or face being removed from sales in several outlets.

My two cents
http://i21stcenturyscoundrel.wordpress.com/2013/07/29/save-the-children-again/

More evidence that the UK is just getting worse  I don't buy these things but its yet more big brother-like control.

No neither do I, I outgrew them a long time ago, but too many politically correct lunatics are trying to dictate what people can and can't enjoy

Exactly, just read in the Metro today (London copy), Cameron is now actively seeking to block pornography online!.

Now I'm not saying I watch porn 24/7, I don't seek porn at all and if it were blocked it wouldn't honestly affect me. But this principle is outrageous, trying to ban/block something which certain people deem too risky and they believe they speak for EVERYONE. Who is to say what we can and can't do on our computers, who can give the final word that example A is not suitable anymore thus it will be blocked completely. Its a f**king outrage and will cause huge trouble.

Like I said just a few posts back this is the start of it, the end of the UK being free and the beginning of the UK becoming an ultra PC controlled nanny state (half way there now on the PC bit). Cameron has plenty to be getting on with instead of worrying about what the average person can do on his computer. Stop trying to control our lives!!!!.

The big question is what comes next? what will be deemed too risky and not suitable next?? You-Tube? Facebook? what gets the ban block next??.

What makes me laugh about these adult lad mags is the people against them think its affecting the children, WTF!?. How is it affecting the kids??. I think there is more risk with violent videogames rather than some sexy naughty pics of ladies jesus!.

Its degrading to women blah blah blah...despite the fact the women in these mags WANT to be in them, they are models, they get paid a lot of money, they aren't forced to do it, its not slavery.

And people wonder why political parties such as UKIP are doing well.


The 'Lost World' film was just an example really, there are many old films like that you probably can't get a hold of easily, the download sites make them available for all...if you're looking.

[Rong]

Im pretty sure its an opt in process Hubbs.

Again its not difficult to get around these measures anyhow.