Pirated VCDs<\/p>\n
From Neraca<\/p>\n
The destruction and torching of Harco shopping center in
\ndowntown Glodok, West Jakarta, started with riots around the VCD
\ndisplays on the sidewalk. The root of the matter and a wise
\nsolution should be found to overcome the problem. The action
\nmight have been a provocation launched by parties who had
\nsuffered losses due to pirated VCDs against the sides which
\nenjoyed the circulation of the pirated VCDs, mainly dealers and
\nindirectly consumers.<\/p>\n
I think that the efforts to overcome the problem of pirated
\nVCDs were not backed by law enforcement to protect copyright.
\nHowever, VCD producers suffering the losses should be wise in
\nhandling the problem of VCD pirating in Indonesia.<\/p>\n
VCD producers should realize that the Indonesian people in
\ngeneral -- at their current purchasing power -- cannot afford to
\nbuy original VCDs priced at Rp 45,000 each. They tend to buy
\npirated products at a far lower price. This happens in nearly all
\nlines of tertiary products such as books, cassettes, etc.<\/p>\n
Violent measures to solve the problem of VCD pirating will
\nlead to chaos. Law enforcement by violating the law has more
\ndrawbacks than advantages. Therefore, preventive measures such as
\nthe ones used to discourage the pirating of books, can serve as
\nan example.<\/p>\n
Cheap paper (newsprint) is used to make student-edition
\ntextbooks. This type of publication has succeeded in eliminating
\npirated books from the market. The quality of the books is low
\nbut students can afford them. It proves that consumers prefer
\noriginals to pirated versions.<\/p>\n
If this method is applied in the production of VCDs, pirating
\nwill gradually stop. The manufacturers can produce lower-quality
\noriginal VCDs and sell them nearly as cheap as the pirated
\nproducts.<\/p>\n
Consumers are not worried about the quality and durability of
\nthe VCDs they buy. They only want to see and hear new releases.
\nPrice is a dominant factor. Only when they start collecting VCDs
\nwill they opt for expensive good-quality discs.<\/p>\n
TAUFIK KARMADI<\/p>\n
Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/pirated-vcds-1447899208", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }