OT: Boycott technicalvideorental.com

Jul 04, 2006 6 Replies

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Adam Smith 20 years ago

I quote some earlier maillist correspondence that may be relevant to some here:

I've been meaning to post here on this subject for some time. Especially, video authors should beware of selling your wares to anyone involved with technicalvideorental.com.

Original post was to the clocks mailing list: Hi List,

> Just found this site. Looks like they have several clock repair DVDs and
> assorted machining stuff. It works kind of like Netflicks. If someone
> tries it, please report back.
>
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> > Best,
> Tom
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My initial response was:

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Lobby Dosser 20 years ago

Don't they have Copyright?

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Bill Grumbine 20 years ago

Somebody pointed this out to me last year. My understanding of the law is that video rental companies can legally buy a video and then rent it out to individuals. It still constitutes private viewing. I may not like it, but I did not write the law, and I certainly have no way to fight it. I could complain, but that time spent is wasted, and could be better served doing something else - like getting ready for another video. ;-) Not that I am yet, but someday...

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Leo Lichtman 20 years ago

How is that any different from what the libraries do with books. And I don't think it has to do with rent vs free. Fair use includes lending it to a friend, or circulating it, so long as no ADDITIONAL copies are made.

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