Monday, June 28, 2010

Illegal Movie Downloads Are Not A Good Thing

By Christian Haley

It won't take too much effort to find a source of illegal movie downloads on the web these days and, it can quite often seem as everybody is at it. However, though access to free movies may sound good, it is illegal and, quite apart from that, there are a number of other reasons why it may not be such a hot idea.

Many people have real issues with the cost of going to see a movie these days and, whilst that is perfectly understandable, that is no reason to steal. And that is what illegally downloading is. People that make movies; directors, actors, crew and make-up guys are just making a living like everyone else. And these are the direct victims.

Additionally, the people responsible for setting up these sites are very often involved in a lot of other crimes. That may not seem too bad perhaps, though when you understand that these crimes include people trafficking, drug running and international terrorism; it offers food for thought.

However, there are complications. Increasingly, it is possible to download movies perfectly legally; some of which are even completely free. However, if you are unsure, which can be the case; all you need do is drop an email to the film's distributor and check with them. And of course, if it is a latest release, then you really should already know for yourself anyway.

It is also worth bearing in mind that, in the vast majority of cases the movie downloads for illegal sites will be pretty poor quality. The images may be distorted, the sound not too clear and, on occasion, you get people standing up in front of the camera as it has clearly been filmed in a theater.

Movies these days are meant to be enjoyed with the benefits of all the latest technology such as; High Definition, Surround Sound, even 3D imagery. You simply do not get this with something recorded on a personal camera from the back of the theater.

There are also no guarantees about what you are downloading; the film or any other files. Many viruses are transferred in this way, even from sites that have great memberships. This is most certainly the case with peer to peer sites.

The industry, with the full weight of the Federal authorities are increasingly coming together to fight the problem. And though they will concentrate on the people providing the material, they will also go after those who download them. It is likely anyone in the past year or so that has downloaded something is already listed.

The movie industry are also understanding that people prefer to have access to movie downloads and, many are now offered on reputable sites. There is a charge, of course, but this is coming down and you are guaranteed to enjoy the movie as it was first intended by the director.

Nobody is denying that movie downloads are the way to go, as people want to control their viewing far easier and suit it to their lifestyles. However, downloading them from illegal sites is simply wrong, should not be encouraged, and the people behind them are truly frightening in many respects.

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