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[kalibex]

Ironically, I didn't get that notorious download....as my connection turned out, in the end, to be too slow for it to be worthwhile.

At the moment, however, I remain unrepentant for having discreetly posted that link. And am now feeling a bit Irritated myself.

I guess those who disagree with my action, and myself will just have to agree to differ.

Because when I see the enjoyment and happiness of those who did view it, how it merely whets their appetite for the whole series when it comes out....


NO REGRETS.

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[nexstarman.livejournal.com]

But until it's actually released, they could always refuse to screen the series out of spite, and Dr Who will be off the air forever. Not likely of course, but :P As long as we can disagree and still be friends.

[kalibex.livejournal.com]

"As long as we can disagree and still be friends."

Of course. Some Whovians prefer to wait until the 'official' date, some North Americans had planned to wait not quite that long (considering we have to date no official distributor yet), but see it with friends (my initial choice, and the same one I'm still participating in, just a bit earlier than originally planned...and a plan which even then involved....hmmm...illegal copying...fancy that); others don't have that option or access to the usual fan conduits, and might like to see it sooner. I knew there were some on my friend's list in the latter group; I decided they should have the info., so they could make their own choice.

As I see it, this whole download flap is just another classic example of I say 'potatooes', you say 'potaatoes'.

Like we've never seen that before in fandom.

Seeing as the BBC's first priority is to win over the general UK tv-viewing and DVD-buying populace with this new show, I very much doubt that a few early viewings of one episode by a small number of rabid N.A. devotees is going to impact in any way their plans for world domination. 'I saw the first ep early; screw them; I'm gonna Spoil it to everyone, and I'm never buying another official DVD release again!! Their plans are useless, useless now!!'

Um, no. All those of you who are choosing to wait are getting is the reassurance that yes, you're gonna like what you see.

In conclusion, I see it as a case of personal preference (as I actually do see both sides). But you'll have to forgive me if I roll my eyes a bit at your worst-case scenario, and at Ash's self-rightous indignation. Which I find a tad disgenous, considering his own original plans.

Yes...tell me....what real difference does 3 weeks make - for those of us in the USA?

[swiftangel.livejournal.com]

The issue with this leak is more one of breach of contract/ignoring Confidentiality agreements. It may not have impact on Who in specific, but it may mean that the BBC is less likely to negotiate deals for other programs with distributors who can't keep from leaking shows in advance of their air date. It may also mean a halt on searching for *other* new distributors for Who until after the series starts airing in the UK, which would further delay the official US release date (assuming one is ever negotiated).

[kalibex.livejournal.com]

Well, then...I'd say it's the CBC, and whatever (by now probably 'former')employee of theirs who chose to disseminate the episode who have the proverbial egg on their faces.

Wouldn't you?

[drake57.livejournal.com]

I don't think it'll get a US release,eventually it'll probably just pop up on BBC America ( a channel most Americans don't get).

[ravenevermore.livejournal.com]

Well other than in 3 weeks you could get a UK tvrip which would have finished music and sound mix and be a hell of a lot higher quality... why no difference at all.
Please understand, I'm not saying that people shouldn't download the show especially in areas like the US without a broadcaster... but from everything i've heard the quality of this rip is shitty and lower than Video-CD. Its blocky, pixelated, and dialogue is lost in the mix. Certainly not the way I'd want to experience something that we've all been waiting for this long.

[drake57.livejournal.com]

yes the quality is not up to DVD standards.
I just wanted to see it,i plan to buy the DVDs if they come out..i really don't see the new shows hitting American tv this year at all.
And if a good UK tvrip comes i'll try to get that too.

US fans are treated like red-headed step children when it comes to Who :)

[trinalin.livejournal.com]

Heh - for the 0.1% of the possible viewing population to have downloaded it in advance? I don't think they'll hold off on showing the new series. I sometimes think we 'netizens don't realize just how few of us there really are.

[antikythera.livejournal.com]

I have no objections to anyone downloading it. Especially Americans, who don't have it on TV in the foreseeable future.

[jenndolari.livejournal.com]

If it's not available for viewing or buying in America, I consider it fair game. Now if I could buy it, I would. If I knew I could view it, I would wait. Considering Sci-fi just passed on it, our prospects aren't good.

However, I wouldn't BUY an illegal download. If you're gonna skirt the grey area copyright law, don't dig yourself any deeper than you already are. :D