The internet is full of answers on how to get that program or this album.
The pervasive attitude seems to be who cares?
everyone does it, why should I pay that ridiculous price for something I can get for free?
I am not here to try and argue the morality or immorality of downloading media and tools.
I know that this debate is too big to have in this article or medium.
I simply want to explore one recent case that I think is relevant to every skier.
Candide Thovexs filmFew Wordsis available, in all of its HD glory on youtube, for free.
That in itself is not surprising.
It is not rare for films to be uploaded to youtube without the producer’s permission.
What is surprising is the ski communities reaction to that fact.
Powder Magazine posted about it today on their website.
They built this work of art.
Often we justify digital piracy by discounting the object stolen because it is not tangible.
Would Powder or Unofficial recommend taking either of those things for free, without permission?
I am a skier.
Since when has legality or indie-artist-tight-jean types defined what is or isnt right for skiers to do?
So why should we not buy it?
Why shouldn’t we pay for the product we want?
Because it is easier?
Because it is cheaper?
Because it is technically not illegal?
To me it looks likeFew Wordsis now actually paying Powder through ad revenue.
This is not just a post about Powder or aboutFew Words.
We need to be bigger than this.
We need to be a community worth being proud of.
I am not an authority on copyright law or intellectual property.
I am not even an expert on ski movies, or even an expert skier.
I am just a skier who loves skiing and other skiers.
CandidesFew Wordsis one of my favorite movies and I think the ski community is better than this.
Note:I am just a 21 year old kid who has only been skiing for about 4 years.
I realize that Mr. Davies knows a lot more about skiing than me.
I realize that he is probably much more qualified to talk about this than me.
I also think I am right.
Where does that leave me?
I also think they are wrong here.
Here is the trailer forFew Words, is it worth buying?
