tszuj
Blueblood
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Dec 29, 2005 17:36:46 GMT -4
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Post by tszuj on Jan 5, 2014 22:58:08 GMT -4
I live in the UK so it's not an issue for me, but waiting essentially means you can't participate in fandom and have to cut yourself off from fandom until it airs in your country - and even when it does air you've missed out on things like live-viewings, online viewing parties, and all the squeeing and discussion that follows every new episode. For more casual viewers that might not seem like a big deal, but for many people in fandom, fandom is a huge part of their life, social/friend network, and emotional support system.
Personally I'm really glad there's an increasing move towards simultaneous (or at least same-day) global or transatlantic airings.
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chiquita
Blueblood
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Nov 7, 2006 19:00:53 GMT -4
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Post by chiquita on Jan 6, 2014 0:14:41 GMT -4
Or one could participate in fandom when it reaches one's own country. I don't see fandom as a reason for criminal activity, which is what online piracy is.
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squeakyclean
Lady in Waiting
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Nov 17, 2006 19:45:38 GMT -4
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Post by squeakyclean on Jan 6, 2014 0:41:33 GMT -4
Or one could participate in fandom when it reaches one's own country. I don't see fandom as a reason for criminal activity, which is what online piracy is. Isn't Sherlock aired over broadcast channels in the US? People are not necessarily downloading something they otherwise would have paid for, like a movie or music or shows on premium channels. I don't know if that actually makes a difference, though.
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Post by Witchie on Jan 6, 2014 0:52:58 GMT -4
Or one could participate in fandom when it reaches one's own country. I don't see fandom as a reason for criminal activity, which is what online piracy is. Isn't Sherlock aired over broadcast channels in the US? People are not necessarily downloading something they otherwise would have paid for, like a movie or music or shows on premium channels. I don't know if that actually makes a difference, though. It does to me. If I download a show that's already aired, what's the problem? I've discovered lots of shows that don't air here, like Misfits. Anyhoo...has anyone heard about his performance in Osage County. I know they are pushing Streep/Roberts, but I'm curious if he holds his own.
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Post by bitca on Jan 6, 2014 1:06:07 GMT -4
I don't understand why people would rather break the law than wait 3 weeks to see it. I think you can say "you guys." This isn't TWOP. I don't even watch the show, but in this day and age it's extremely difficult to avoid spoilers at all, what with Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr. It's on PBS (or was) for God's sakes.
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Post by Martini Girl on Jan 6, 2014 2:33:27 GMT -4
Isn't Sherlock aired over broadcast channels in the US? People are not necessarily downloading something they otherwise would have paid for, like a movie or music or shows on premium channels. I don't know if that actually makes a difference, though. It does to me. If I download a show that's already aired, what's the problem? I've discovered lots of shows that don't air here, like Misfits. Anyhoo...has anyone heard about his performance in Osage County. I know they are pushing Streep/Roberts, but I'm curious if he holds his own. Witchie-- He's in 2 scenes. Maybe 10 minutes total. A very small part. I think he did fine. Some critics are harping on his accent, others think he's one of the film's highlights. I think if you like him, you'll like the performance. But if you're going just to see him...... he arrives about 45-50 minutes in, and after the dinner scene he leaves.
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Post by canuckcutie on Jan 6, 2014 5:29:25 GMT -4
I frequent a lot of British news sites and with UK shows it is very, very hard to avoid spoilers which are generally splashed all over the place.
In this day & age PBS should simulcast as people don't want to wait sure but they also don't want to be spoiled.
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Sept 29, 2024 9:20:48 GMT -4
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2014 21:21:32 GMT -4
Sherlock tonight! Even though I've seen it because I was bad. I'm watching it again and again!
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mementomori
Landed Gentry
Leaning Into Impermanence
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Feb 3, 2013 0:34:44 GMT -4
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Post by mementomori on Jan 19, 2014 21:23:37 GMT -4
Happy it's on US TV tonight ( even though I watched the whole series already) but I loathe the cuts that PBS makes on the show.
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luckylexie
Blueblood
Sophie Stink Eye Stan
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Mar 25, 2005 11:12:51 GMT -4
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Post by luckylexie on Jan 20, 2014 12:21:36 GMT -4
Sherlock tonight! Even though I've seen it because I was bad. I'm watching it again and again! That's exactly what I did last night! And I was happy to catch the little "making of" short immediately after the episode.
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