Another reminder that what copyright destroys, unauthorised copying can save

walledculture.org Another reminder that what copyright destroys, unauthorised copying can save

<p>There’s an interesting post on TorrentFreak that concerns so-called “pirate” subtitles for films. It’s absurd that anyone could consider subtitles to be piracy in any way. They are a good example of how ordinary people can add value by generously helping others enjoy films and TV programmes in la...

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Subtitles also help those with hearing disabilities, so subtitling should be considered an essential service. I can't tell you how many retail DVDs I bought in the past of old films that had no captioning or subtitles whatsoever. Every now and then I'll grab a classic film torrent and the subtitles exist on SubScene that didn't exist on the retail DVD I bought more than a decade ago.

Its also a religious service that should be protected in the US by the constitution https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Missionary_Church_of_Kopimism
- that's stretching the term of "religion"

And how do I get an invite? Is anybody here a member?
- to what website?
  
  yes

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