One way to deal with piracy
Published July 04, 2004
Michael Moore's new film Fahrenheit 9/11 has already found it's way on the the web (I know, we're all just shocked). The interesting part here is that Moore says he doesn't care.
"I don't agree with the copyright laws and I don't have a problem with people downloading the movie and sharing it with people as long as they're not trying to make a profit off my labour. I would oppose that," he said.
"I do well enough already and I made this film because I want the world, to change. The more people who see it the better, so I'm happy this is happening."
However, since the studio actually owns the rights to the movie, Moore's opinion doesn't really matter in this case other than as a moral statement.
- One way to deal with piracy
- Published: July 04, 2004
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"Wonder if Moore will feel differently when/if DVD sales suffer because of it."
i doubt it. he's a rich man already - why would he want any more money?
That's exactly the point. Mr. Moore recognizes that his movie will profit despite the lack. Therefore his concern is with the spread of his message not the bulge in his pockets...
If only all artists could share that. At least that's how the pirates look at it.
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Wonder if Moore will feel differently when/if DVD sales suffer because of it.