I would just like to know if there are any legitimate movie download sites for mainstream titles.
I recently had a run-in with Netfreemovies.com (they also operate under other names/URLs).
I tried them as they advertise downloads of the latest movies, TV shows etc. I know some of the warez-"free"-movie download sites, but thought they offered valid movie download links.
They offered the service at US$17 per month subscription.
As soon as I subscribed, US$34 was taken from my account.
After joining they tell you about sites like edonkey, limewire and kazaa - that's it! Just some links and commonly known information about downloading movies online - no legitimate movie download links.
No links, no movie offerings. Just info most clued-up online movie fans know already.
They offer no e-mail address to unsubscribe or ask for help. I had to phone some helpdesk number and was very rudely told that I could not cancel the transaction - only stop the monthly subscription.
It is very sad that criminals like these prey on innocent (dumb like me) online users. Sites like these are the reason people think twice before shopping online for any service.
I am sure I am not the first. Anyone else been caught out by them ?
whats wrong with a bit of "try before you buy"? as you said, they are of the poorest quality, so why should a decent film be threatened by downloading? the reason the movie industry is shitting a brick is because the prospect of people seeing the film before paying for their ticket/dvd. that means that if the movie sucks, they wont pay for it.
that would mean no more intentional overhyping of knowingly crappy flicks, then grabbing the profits and running, screaming "LATER SUCKERS!!!!!"
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Online Movie Downloads
Jul 22nd, 2006 07:00 PM
