Quelling the conscience

I received something from a co-worker today.

Now, possession of this 'something' may be frowned upon, and I've entered into the unspoken arrangement with my co-worker entirely cognizant of that fact.  And frankly, it troubles me not in the least.

Mike (we'll call my anonymous co-worker 'Mike') gave me a DVD today.  It is purported to contain the theatrical release of a certain movie that is the culmination of 28 years worth of cultural phenomena.  I cannot confirm the verity of this yet, not having watched it, but have been given no reason to doubt Mike.

Further, I say that it troubles me not at all since I know for a fact that I will be purchasing this same DVD legitimately when it is released just prior to Christmas.  (Not to mention the two VHS copies, plus DVD copy, of a certain other movie trilogy I already own, combined with two additional DVDs that are the precursors to the content that is, still allegedly, contained on the disk I received today at work.)  So, qualms and consternation are not my bedfellows today.

Just over four hours now until I get to go home and watch it fifty zillion times before having to give it back.  Well okay, I'll probably just watch it two or three times.

Comments

[Penny]

I always knew somehow that you were a closet "pirate." I'm notifying Metallica.... so there...;)

[Alec]

I'm with ya Simon. Piracy is only wrong because it takes money out of the pockets of those it is rightfully entitled to. As you are purchasing the video anyway-no harm, no foul....so, can I borrow a copy? ;)

[Simon]

Well Alec, only if you promise to send it back to me after watching it and likewise promising that you'll buy your own copy in due time.

May not be worth it when you factor in the postage involved though!