Disposable Movies
By kbourgerie
@kbourgerie (8780)
United States
April 2, 2009 5:19pm CST
I was in Staples the other day, when I saw a display of rental movies which advertised with the headline "No-Return" DVD Rental. That didn't make sense to me. Why wouldn't you return something you rented? So I asked the clerk. Apparently once you put the movie in your DVD player it activates it for two days. After the two days, the DVD will no longer play and you simply toss it out? How cool is that? How many times have you rented a movie and not gotten it back on time and had to pay late fees? This new disposable concept certainly takes care of that issue. Have you seen these new rental concept and what do you think of it?
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22 responses
@Bethany1202 (3431)
• United States
2 Apr 09
I suppose it's good to an extent, but most rental places like Blockbuster and Hollywood VIdeo have all just about eliminated late fees, and to create so much more WASTE I don't think is such a good idea.
I understand people are busy, but its creating a lot more waste and using a lot more resources to do this, so I am not in favor of it.
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
2 Apr 09
I guess I never thought about it from that perspective. Good point.
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@ratyz5 (7808)
• Philippines
2 Apr 09
I haven't seen anything like that here in our place but, that concept is certainly something nice to have. I wouldn't have to trouble myself on keeping in mind when I should return what I rented and fees in case that I have to pay them.
Uhmmm, would there be a possibility that those who rented the movies can copy them into their computer so that once they're gonna dispose of the discs, they still have a copy of their own in their computer?
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
2 Apr 09
I really don't know, but I'm sure they have allowed for something like that happening. Wouldn't that be a possibility in any movie that you rent?
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@ratyz5 (7808)
• Philippines
2 Apr 09
I haven't rented any film for a long time, or have I watched any films for that matter.
Well, its just an idea since when they get read, disposable movies get something activated in them to only last for a few days.. I was thinking maybe it would also be not possible to copy them..
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
4 Apr 09
You would think if they can be this innovative in limiting access to the movie, that they would be innovative in the materials they use to make them.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
3 Apr 09
Okay at the risk of having wet noodles flung at me...LOL. I think the idea of disposable DVDs is a lousy one. I mean aren't we all supposed to be trying to do a "go green" effort? I mean this sounds like just one more thing that is going to contribute to our landfills with all these tossed out DVDs--so a big thumbsdown to this idea
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
3 Apr 09
Apparently those that came up with this concept didn't consider the "go green" effort, but does that really surprise us?
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
3 Apr 09
I suppose its just like anything else, it has its pros and cons.
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
4 Apr 09
I think its a novel idea, but everyone seems to be concerned about the trash that it would create.
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@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
19 Apr 09
I had never heard of that. That is very different, but would be nice not to have to take back. It sounds like alot of waste though.
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
20 Apr 09
Yes, alot of waste, but I like the not taking back part a lot.
@rosey3223 (1566)
• United States
4 Apr 09
No, I've never heard of that before. What an interesting concept!! Not only does it do away with late fees, but it also gets rid of those people that actually steal the movies.
Huh....interesting!!
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
4 Apr 09
I know it will make it alot easier for me to rent movies from time to time. Or should I say watch and dispose of movies from time to time? LOL.
@winterose (39887)
• Canada
4 Apr 09
I have never heard of it before, here in quebec we have no fees return policy like you see for blockbuster but I have never heard of no return, I think it is wonderful for the very same reasons as you mentioned.
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
4 Apr 09
I still support those reasons, but after posting this also agree that environmentally speaking it may not be the wisest choice.
@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
20 Apr 09
I think they were thinking more along the lines of people not pirating the movies, not the waste.
@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
3 Apr 09
I often don't rent movies for just that reason. Since I don't have a car, its probably taking a chance on returning them on time.
@carolluvyou (460)
• United States
3 Apr 09
We bought a couple of those and they worked out well for us. We just had to make sure we were ready to sit down and watch the entire movie and not fall asleep during it. We watched it and then the kids watched it several times and then by the time they were over it, it was time to throw the disk out. It definitely is easier than trying to remember to return the dvds to the video store.
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
3 Apr 09
I agree. It works out well for me too. I got three of them and have only watched one, but did it when I was good and ready to do so.
@golddrizzle71 (113)
• United States
3 Apr 09
I have never seen this new rental concept yet. That kind is a good idea, but in a way, but would be a total waste also. Only once or twice that I returned late dvds. Now, I don't rent dvds anymore, since I watch free movies on that On Demand from Comcast. How much were these "No Return" rentals? In my opinion, I would rather go out and buy the dvd (especially if its a movie that i really like/loved).
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
3 Apr 09
The DVD rentals were only .99 which is darn reasonable for two days of viewing. I don't like to buy movies, because I don't find that I watch them often enough.
@golddrizzle71 (113)
• United States
3 Apr 09
If it's only 99 cents for 2 days, then it wouldn't be that bad.
@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
3 Apr 09
Yes, but don't you have to pay sites to download from the internet, otherwise its pirating which they are trying to avoid.
@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
3 Apr 09
I don't think that is good for the environment... since it will create a lot of waste... and for sure the materials they used is not even biodegradable... i don't really rent movies often... because i prefer to just watch movies in theaters or cable tv...
The disposable concept is innovative... but definitely not good for the environment...
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
3 Apr 09
Obviously, there motivations were not to save the environment, but rather to save money by not losing to movies that are never returned or people copying discs instead of buying them.
@Carpathian (582)
• United States
3 Apr 09
I think they are doing this to prevent people from copying movie disc and selling them or giving them to friends and family. This way if you try to copy the disc it won't work. But, I do like the fact that the disc is recyclable. I think that is better then people having movies then when they get bored of them they discard them anywhere. I see broken disc in the street and at parks. Little kids can hurt themselves with this pieces of broken disc.
What do you think?
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
3 Apr 09
I have seen broken discs like those too, but I think most people are responsible enough to throw them in the garbage.
@kitli29 (31)
• Portugal
3 Apr 09
For lazy people, this is a good system, for "green people" this is not, all these Dvds can be a big hazard to the environment, wasting our devasted planet a little bit more and a bit.
You can watch movies on the net, and that is far more useful than this system, you don't have to leave the house to get some late flick and it is planet friendly.
@neon007 (37)
• China
3 Apr 09
Yeah,but the internet may be the biggest piracy market .
We almost can download everything if we want. I like movies a lot, and I will go to the cinema with my classmates to watche the newst ones.But some movies are too old to be found.
I have almost 60 DVDs on my shelf, and I think the DVDs published by the right company are worthful.
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