Pirated DVDs for sale at GenCon

[Ankh-Morpork Guard]

I remember a smaller ComicCon around the Atlanta area where I picked up Song of the South(old Disney movie that's been essentially banned) for my mother, who always loved it and couldn't ever find it.

Like others have said, Pirated DVDs/VHSs are just a thing of Cons, I've NEVER been to one that doesn't have at least one vendor. They usually get a good amount of sales from what I can tell, too.

 

[LordVyreth]

The trouble is I have no idea what is and isn't pirated. I got that Invader ZIM DVD last year before I learned it was just a really poor-quality pirate. Though, to be fair, it wasn't available for sale at the time anyway, and I've been buying the legal DVDs as they come out. Now I'm worried about the Dangermouse DVDs I got this year. The look more professional than the ZIM one was, but I have no idea if they're legal or not. I think I made the same mistake a few times back when video game soundtracks were more common at Gen Con.

 

[wingsandsword]

The person I went to Gen Con with also picked up those Dangermouse DVD's, and worries if they'll work, he noted once he opened the case that they were visibly scratched DVD-R's.

As for friendly/unfriendly receptions in Milwaulkee, perhaps I was misinformed, as I said I'd never gotten to go before Indy, so I was relaying what I'd been told by a few long-time attendees I'd talked to.

 

[BOZ]

the bootleg video boothes seemed to be selling videos that are not generally available eslewhere. a friend of mine bought a set of Mighty Mouse cartoons from the 80s.

next year they had best not be so blatant with such activity - the last thing the hobby needs is a bunch of bad press over piracy.

 

[BOZ]

I am of similar belief as Wayne. Take for example the DnD cartoon, I have many found memories of this show, but I doubt it will ever see an official DVD release.

um, i thought this did come out on DVD a few months ago? am i mistaken?

 

[BOZ]

I mean, arrested for jaywalking? It's a competitive sport in Boston!

same thing here - i've never heard of anyone getting arrested for that in chicago! and i've even seen people do it right in front of police too...

 

[billd91]

From what I understand (I wasn't able to go to Gen Con until it moved to Indy), Milwaulkee hated the con, generally resented the hoard of gamers that came there every year, and weren't exactly crying to see it leave (a few businesses that directly profitted like nearby resturants aside). Indy seems to be much friendlier and welcoming (of course, they're used to big conventions).

As I understand it, Gen Con was Milwaukee's single largest convention. They were VERY sorry to see it go and have said that they will try to attract it back. I doubt that will go very far because, quite frankly, Indy just has a much larger center for it and, more importantly, a buttload of hotels right around it. I have my doubts Milwaukee will successfully beat that any time soon.
Gen Con always competed with at least 2 other events for housing in Milwaukee, usually including the state fair.

 

[RFisher]

Copyright infringement you say?

(& the gross simplification of the issue doesn't make the complaint any more valid.)

I love the face of the Count's muppeteer in the corner of the last panel!

 

[Staffan]

Jaywalking is not crossing the road at appropriate places like zebra crossings, pelican crossings and traffic lights. Therefore, you are endangering yourself as traffic is not expecting you to cross there. It is illegal in this country as well, but our police don't care.

I think it's technically illegal here, but without any actual penalty. That basically means that if anything happens, you're the one at fault.

At least, that's the way it works if you cross a zebra crossing when the light is red. Not 100% sure it also applies to crossing the road in spots that don't even have a crossing.

 

[der_kluge]

I remember a smaller ComicCon around the Atlanta area where I picked up Song of the South(old Disney movie that's been essentially banned) for my mother, who always loved it and couldn't ever find it.

My sisters and I went into that for my father's x-mas present several years ago. I found it on Ebay from the UK for like $96 (hence why all three of us chipped in on it). I then had to find someone that was willing to dub it into VHS from PAL format, and I paid $120 for that video. Of course, it was legitimate (as far as I could tell), but could only be bought in England at that time. I'm sure those folks made a mint selling those things on Ebay.

I can't see what the fuss is all about. It's a decent movie, anyway.