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I think most of the people are missing the most important point. This only about titles where the language changes in the middle of the title. Hyphen kind of presents a "think break" when you switch from one language to another inside the same title. That's why examples "english: english" are pointless. It's a completely different matter.

Skippo, these aren't a "new" thing. They have existed for decades.

This is exactly why I changed my position on this issue.  As I stated earlier, if the DVD Cover has the "Original Title" and the "Localized Title (or subtitle)" in a different language, then I'd be fine with using a hyphen.

BUT...it really needs to be added to the Rules exactly like that, so that it's not applied to other situations, where a colon is appropriate.

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First, a word to the thread starter: RAPMAN, you are usually a good contributor, and I respect that - I really do. But you are still a newbie who has to learn many things about the profiler community. One of them is not to bring local matters to the international community.

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Who else should I've asked then?

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First, a word to the thread starter: RAPMAN, you are usually a good contributor, and I respect that - I really do. But you are still a newbie who has to learn many things about the profiler community. One of them is not to bring local matters to the international community.

Well, I wasn't sure about something so I asked in the Official Forums. If this makes me a newbie I can life with that.

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THat only means you are getting away with it, it doesn't mean it is legal. It also may not be a problem in your area, but that still does not mean you are free and clear. If the Studios in Hollywodd chose to take action, trust me they would be within their legal right to do so.

You only continue to prove you desire to completely ignore the law as you believe that you are commpletely outside of it.Skip

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Is it illegal to purchase region 1 DVDs? My DVD player can play DVDs from around the world. Can I play foreign DVDs?
It is not illegal to purchase other region DVDs. If you go abroad on holiday or for business you are perfectly entitled to purchase other zone DVDs for your personal use, and watch them within the United Kingdom.

What if I buy a DVD over the Internet?
You are allowed to purchase overseas DVDs, as long as the trading company – the company you buy it from - does not carry out the transaction within the United Kingdom.

For example, it is not an offence to access an American based website and purchase the product online, as long as the product is for your personal use, and is not re-sold within the UK. The point of sale therefore must not take place in the United Kingdom.

What is the current legislation regarding the sale of foreign DVDs?
This can be confusing. In a complex area, it is safe to say that the sale of foreign DVDs could be allowed, but the trader must ensure that the product complies with the guidelines as laid down by the British Board of Film Censorship (BBFC).

The following passage is taken directly from the BBFC website www.bbfc.co.uk

“ A foreign DVD offered for sale in the UK is likely to be illegal under the Video Recordings Act 1983 unless its content (including any additional material) has been classified by the BBFC.

“ The DVD must also be labelled in accordance with Video Recordings (Labelling) Regulations 1985 & 1998 (including the unique registration number). You would also be advised to contact FACT to ensure that there are no copyright issues.”

It is highly unlikely that a DVD title that has not had a United Kingdom release would comply with the above.

In selling such a product, the trader would be infringing both the Video Recordings Act 1983, and the Video Recordings (Labelling) Regulations 1985.

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Did you even understand what I said, Alien. Evidently NOT, of course you could buy DVDs and bring them home, i didn't say you could not. I can't address the purchase of DVDs from a foreign distributor and and having them shipped into the US. But I do know that technically and as I said to my knowledge Hollywood has not yet chosen to enforce this that I am aware, it is a violation of the law to purchase and ship most if not ALL R1 titles outside the country. Richie, for example, could come here and buy DVDs and take them with him home, but technically he would be in violation of US law if he purchased tthem from a US Distributor and had them shipped to the UK. The closest thing I am aware of to any form of enforcement is a couple of dealers who "punished" by having their pipeline to films shut down because they were shipping overseas. I think it was Warner that tagged the, but that's all I am aware of.

But it really would be good for you to first understand what is said before, you post a response. Because your response had NOTHING to do with what I said.        

As Bugsy says, "What a maroon!"

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What if I buy a DVD over the Internet?
You are allowed to purchase overseas DVDs, as long as the trading company – the company you buy it from - does not carry out the transaction within the United Kingdom.

For example, it is not an offence to access an American based website and purchase the product online, as long as the product is for your personal use, and is not re-sold within the UK. The point of sale therefore must not take place in the United Kingdom.

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Did you even understand what I said, Alien. Evidently NOT, of course you could buy DVDs and bring them home, i didn't say you could not. I can't address the purchase of DVDs from a foreign distributor and and having them shipped into the US. But I do know that technically and as I said to my knowledge Hollywood has not yet chosen to enforce this that I am aware, it is a violation of the law to purchase and ship most if not ALL R1 titles outside the country. Richie, for example, could come here and buy DVDs and take them with him home, but technically he would be in violation of US law if he purchased tthem from a US Distributor and had them shipped to the UK. The closest thing I am aware of to any form of enforcement is a couple of dealers who "punished" by having their pipeline to films shut down because they were shipping overseas. I think it was Warner that tagged the, but that's all I am aware of.

But it really would be good for you to first understand what is said before, you post a response. Because your response had NOTHING to do with what I said.        

As Bugsy says, "What a maroon!"

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Again, show me. Show me where it says I cannot purchase a Region 2 dvd from Amazon UK. That's all I'm asking. Just show me where it says it's illegal.

I've already showed you that Richie can purchase from Amazon US (provided he lives in the UK).

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What if I buy a DVD over the Internet?
You are allowed to purchase overseas DVDs, as long as the trading company – the company you buy it from - does not carry out the transaction within the United Kingdom.

For example, it is not an offence to access an American based website and purchase the product online, as long as the product is for your personal use, and is not re-sold within the UK. The point of sale therefore must not take place in the United Kingdom.

I'm generally curious, but I'd like some proof. Your word is not proof.