Personally I don't think they have a leg to stand on. Owning and distributing the key is not illegal it is USING it that is. It is wrong that you can not copy DVD's anyhow, I am in an argument as we speak.

I spent £35 on a special edition Shrek box set. I tried to copy the DVD's but couldn't as I was blocked because of their encryption. One of the discs has now been damaged and I no longer have the material I paid for PURELY because I was prevented from making a backup copy for my own use.

EVERY SINGLE software disc I get, I copy, and store the original for the reasons above. By preventing you from making a security backup they are infringing your rights.

WHY?

I will give you my argument.

I am NOT buying a DVD, I am buying the CONTENT of the DVD, so to ensure I can access my content I need to make a copy of the original and use that. THEN if it gets damaged, I amke a second copy and so on.

By preventing me from safeguarding my investment and access to the content they are inforinging my stautory rights. UNLESS (and this is my argument), UNELSS they are prepared to replace free of charge (including collection and return of the faulty goods) the materials I paid for.

My dis has stopped working due to a scratch (assumingly), and they will not replace it. they say DVD's must be handled with care. I SAY CRAP. I did not BUY a DVD I bought the CONTENT of the DVD which is what they sold me. I appreciate that DVD's and computer media are delicate, and with this in mind THEY MUST allow duplicate copies to be made.

The case is ongoing

Thanks OWG

Not all people make a copy to keep as a backup like you do but more make copies to sell and make some cash