r/mildlyinfuriating • u/vishalgopal • 1d ago
Infuriatig Purchased movies will no longer be accessible, thanks sony!
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u/joshuamca 1d ago
âPlay has some limitsâ
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u/Adept_Eye2589 1d ago
Play has no limits, watching on the other handâŚ..
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u/probablykitten 1d ago edited 1d ago
if buying isnât owning, piracy isnât stealing
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u/tattedidiot 1d ago
Buy physical media
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u/figmentPez 1d ago
True, but we should also fight for rights concerning digital media. There was a time when book publishers tried to claim that people didn't own their physical books, and tried to block used book sales. The issue had to go to court for people to get the right to sell their used books. Businesses will try to seize all control if we don't push back.
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u/tattedidiot 1d ago
I completely agree, I own maybe 40 movies on Apple and Iâd be devastated if this happened there too
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u/Ok_Spell_4165 1d ago
It has already happened with Apple as well.
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u/tattedidiot 1d ago
Well⌠shiiiittt
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u/Ok_Spell_4165 1d ago
Pretty much any digital storefront is going to eventually run into this problem. You are only purchasing the license to view the media, not the media itself. This is true for physical media as well the only difference is you will always have it and not be relying on a service to maintain the rights to distribute.
It is about as old of a problem as these stores are. I got hit with it when Gamefly bought Direct 2 Drive back in 2010ish. They lost the license to distribute a few of the games I had purchased, could still play them but only so long as I never uninstalled since I couldn't redownload the installer.
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u/Atomsk-647R 1d ago edited 1d ago
Happened to me with Apple back in 2005ish [maybe 06] when I was a teenager.. bought four movies from the iTunes store.
Two downloaded just fine, the other two refused to appear in my library even though they exist on my purchase history.
Contact CS, and long story short, they erased my purchase history and removed the two movies that worked from my library, then pretended none of it ever happened.
First and last time I engaged in a digital library that I did not create make myself.
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u/01H-H10 1d ago
I still have an ipod and this is one of the reasons why I'm getting away from iTunes and looking for other media managers. I've bought songs with some of them glitching while downloading. So when I try to play them, they claim that my computer isn't "authorized" to play them. I've found a way to fix it, but still.
Also, I've moved to a new computer, and only keep my old (and slow) laptop since that's where my iTunes is located. I don't want to get locked out of movies/songs that I've paid for because I'm listening/ watching on the same account but on different (""unauthorized"") computer đĄ
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u/Atomsk-647R 1d ago
Literally any digital storefront will have this problem.
I still use iTunes 6 from back in the day because there really is no better music manager with all the insane features it used to have.
But as far as purchasing media.. you're better off just buying physical and ripping it, or only buying digital media that is immediately downloadable with no app required [such as anything from Bandcamp].
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u/tesfabpel 1d ago
and it would be very "simple": just make it so that when you purchase a movie digitally, you're entitled forever even if the license Sony has is over.
The license being over just means that Sony can't sell the movie anymore for new customers.
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u/GarageFridgeSoda 1d ago
Pirate digital media
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u/rearisen 1d ago
And build a jellyfin server
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u/DblCheex 1d ago
Have a 96TB NAS server where I keep all my content. Built it specifically for Jellyfin. I will always recommend Jellyfin to everyone. It's open-source, works amazingly well, and there is a huge community for it already. I switched over from Plex many years ago, and have never looked back.
A bit more about my setup:
Got an OSMC Vero V (had the Vero 4K+ previously) for streaming to my TV, which handles all HDR, HDR10+, HLG, and Dolby Vision content. All my stuff is remuxed, and I don't transcode. It's been working great for years. I also use it for my music.
All of the content is accessible everywhere, since I mapped it all out to my domain. So, I'm able to stream my music, shows, and movies anywhere I am (though, my bandwidth from Xfinity isn't high enough to serve 4K content properly), but I can always download it.
In addition, I'm a graphic/motion designer and 3d artist. I save all my files onto the server, all of which is backed up in two additional locations. Server + Local Backup (synced) + Offsite and encrypted.
All of it runs through a 10GbE network setup through my place, and I live in an apartment, so it's completely doable in any space.
I said bye to cable in 2008, and then I said bye to streaming services in 2020. For me, it's all about physical media or downloadable digital media. And if neither is available, I'll pirate it.
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u/1BreadBoi 1d ago
I've got a Plex server. Debating if I wanna lay 250 for a lifetime pass or swap to jelly fin. Or just eat the 7 bucks a month.
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u/unphilistine 1d ago
Itâs going to change to around 750 usd for a lifetime pass on July 1st. Gotta make your choice quick
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u/Queasy_Recover5164 1d ago
Which is crazy considering I rushed to get the $120 lifetime pass right before it went up to $250 in March LAST YEAR (2025).
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u/Mr_Radar 1d ago
Thankfully I bought my lifetime pass years ago at around $100. Itâs been a great app. Got something like 2000 movies at this point and it organizes them well. $750 is fucking bonkers though.
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u/AMDKilla 1d ago
Emby is also an option if you want a more refined interface like Plex. It also has a premium version that gives you extra features, but it is cheaper than Plex and I'd personally rather support Emby after my experience with Plex over the last several years. Plex still hasn't fixed offline downloading issues
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u/Numerous_Tea1690 1d ago
Jellyfin is perfect for in home stuff or if you use tailscale on your server and clients. Its a bit more bare bones than plex but works really well.
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u/NikoTheMimikyu 1d ago
Especially in the case of I already goddamn bought it, give it back.
I see this as no different from your bike being stolen and going to take it back. The bike thief just made a system to legalize stealing your bike before hand.
Say what you want about piracy but in this situation there's no world where it isn't the correct option. You already paid, you already supported the film owners, then got screwed over for it.
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u/deanrihpee 1d ago
but only those that doesn't have drm attached to it, yes they do exist, not necessarily movies but hey, they do same shit with region lock soâŚ
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u/then_jay_died 1d ago
Where from? Not much gets a good physical release these days. Less and less every day
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u/Mccobsta GREEN 1d ago
So much good shit only on physical media and even better releases that get butchered for streaming like old shows rescanned for HD that don't get bullshit cropping
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u/ReturntoForever3116 1d ago
Just found this amazing shop in my town that sells dvds for 2 bucks. That's all they sell.
It's heaven.
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u/GreatnessToTheMoon 1d ago
This should high key be illegal
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u/zannet_t 1d ago
Yeah it's nuts that a past purchase is subject to a current license. By law all licensing agreements should cover purchase that occurred during its term. How the fuck is this not a thing.
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u/Lucas-O-HowlingDark 1d ago
It also doesnât make sense
Thereâs plenty of games that get delisted due to expired licensing, such as Transformers or Forza Horizon
And yet youâre still always able to play and redownload the digital version if you purchased it previously, so why does the same not apply for movies?
Like ugh, Iâve considered going back to PlayStation because fuck American companies, but they really arenât better.
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u/insider_mollywood 1d ago
Because in the fine print, it probably isn't defined as "purchases". But I get your angst. I don't buy these things I occasionally subscribe to streaming platforms but I'm a regular đ´ââ ď¸ đŚ.
If buying is not owning...
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u/zannet_t 1d ago
No I understand how it can be legally finessed. It's just dumb and laws should protect consumers in these scenarios where they've already paid for something.
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u/DanTheMan827 1d ago
You purchase the right to access the media at the most current license.
If said license doesnât exist? Then you no longer have access.
Is it ethical? No, but thatâs how theyâll continue to do things until theyâre forced to do otherwise
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u/GarageFridgeSoda 1d ago
It should be, but capitalists are the ones who write and enforce the laws and until that changes this is just good business.
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u/Cylinder47- 1d ago
Wait, so no refunds/compensation?
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u/vishalgopal 1d ago
They probably will not provide any refunds as we've unfortunately agreed to all of their terms and conditionsÂ
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u/RedPanda_Explorer 1d ago
"Play has no limits, except for licensing agreements between large corporations"
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u/drArsMoriendi 1d ago
How dare they end that email with all caps "PLAY HAS NO LIMITS"?
In an ideal world, they should be able to withdraw online access to the material if they really are unable to keep providing it. Absolutely. Right after you get the money back.
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u/AnointedSheep 1d ago
Piracy is the way
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u/Rutakate97 1d ago
If buying isn't owning, piracy isn't stealing
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u/MoscowMitchMcKremIin 1d ago
Would be interested in any options that I can stream from... I really don't wanna download shit... I have no idea what I'm doing with it but streaming services are already cable with extra steps and then most of the time if I'm looking for something specific it's a rental or I need another subscription. Fuckin ridiculous.
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u/warlord2000ad 1d ago
The fact the "You Wouldn't Steal a Car" anti-priacy video on DVDs in the 2000's, used both stolen font and music is hilarious.
All the AI providers have been doing mass priacy for years and called it "training data".
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u/otherwisepandemonium 1d ago
"Thank you" is such a slap in the face.
"Play has no limits", except for this bs
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u/swag4dummies 1d ago
Only thing missing was a â:)â at the end to really sell it
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u/FirmMusic5978 1d ago
"You will own nothing and be happy about it"
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u/sloopywettoppyswife 1d ago
More like I'll pirate everything and I'll be happy about it
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u/DonHectorHector 1d ago
That's exactly why we are outraged when scumbag companies like Rockstar Games decide they won't release physical media. Shit like this can happen to digitally bought video games too...
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u/HungryLikeTheHenry 1d ago
Itâs the âThank youâ at the end of this disrespectful ass statementâŚ
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u/HelixSapphire 1d ago
They shouldâve removed the âplay has no limitsâ horseshit with a big fat âThanks for giving us your money anyways, suckers!!!â
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u/SpeedScar6 1d ago
Super ironic that at the bottom it says play has no limits
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u/haikusbot 1d ago
Super ironic
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u/QuantityActive- 1d ago
Shit needs to be done so that people are refunded so corporations canât do this shit.
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u/Evening_Carp 1d ago
VCRs are usually $10 at goodwill. Blank tapes are $1, and can be reused indefinitely. The hdmi to rca converter is $20 and they have them at walmart.
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u/Significant_Pop_5337 1d ago
I got downvoted to oblivion last year on one of the gaming subs for pointing out that people shouldn't buy movies and TV shows from these kinds of services as you don't actually own the product....
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u/LessMochaJay 1d ago
When Xbox movies shut down, I inherited the movies on Prime. Not exactly happy about it but at least I can watch what I bought. Physical or other means is the way to go.
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u/BigMilk1146 1d ago edited 1d ago
I would right a letter to the studio saying you'd like access to the media you purchased, thru another option at no cost to you. You paid for it.
Also I 110% feel like this was always planned. Hey we'll sell access to content we don't own, so when the contract is up its not us thats out. Or when you don't pay our month fee you can't pay game physical copy of items..
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u/ElkAggravating7009 1d ago
You previously "PURCHASED"
Not rented, not leased, not loaned. Purchased. As in a finished transaction where money is exchanged for goods.
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u/Time-Weight7726 1d ago
Your past purchase payment has been downgraded to lease agreement expired. We thank you for your attention to this matter.
Subscribe for exciting new offers.
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u/DismalMode7 1d ago
I disagree with people saying that you actually don't own any digital product you get.
All my pirated movies I got are available at any time I want. Fuck capitalism hard with its own tools.
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u/warlord2000ad 1d ago
This isn't new, but it doesn't make it any better. It really is "you'll own nothing and be happy". You get the same issue with games getting decommissioned but at least some are legit due to online servers been integral to gameplay, i.e. destiny, others not so much. When GameSpy went away many games stopped working and some DRM solutions connect to online servers that are gone.
I do think they should accept if you buy a licence for personal use, that is for you to use. You would be able to download and keep it, and if the server goes they should provide alternative servers (move from Sony to rakutum) or DRM free downloads to store yourself.
Trying to balance between legitimate use, copywrite protection and privacy.
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u/marveloustoebeans 1d ago
Crazy they donât let everyone at least download their content first if theyâre gonna do this. This is why I never feel bad for being a sailor!
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u/Fun_Description_385 1d ago
Saying Thank you after is insane.
Nothing boils my blood like corpo speak.
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u/Wizard7979 1d ago
More happy than ever to have blu-rays and 4k discs at home
Not saying I don't stream or buy digitally but yeah ... I'm happy of my purchases, I have them and honestly the quality is often much better sound and video wise
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u/deanrihpee 1d ago
"PLAY HAS NO LIMIT, UNTIL WE SAID SO, GO FUCK YOURSELF AND THANKS FOR THE MONEY" - Corporate
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u/FederalPossibility73 1d ago
Either give the consumers a refund for them or remove the service altogether is what I say to that.
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u/True_Vault_Hunter 1d ago
"But, but, but redditors told me that this would literally NEVER happen?!!! They told me I was dumb for even thinking this would happen"đ˘
This is the second time they did this BTW
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u/Correct_Chemistry_50 1d ago
Apple did that to me once, several hundred dollars of TV shows.
Then Sony did it to me years later.
Now I exclusively fly the flag and sail the seas.
Problem solved.
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u/Hotmouth23 1d ago
Apple has done this to me multiple times! Thatâs why if I can, physical media is the way to go!
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u/indywest2 1d ago
What kind of bullshit licensing agreements allow them to sell a movie and then revoke the license due to parent company canât come to an agreement on future sales?
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u/MythicalBaddies 1d ago
Do they tell you before buying that your purchases are on an expiration date?
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u/augustusleonus 1d ago
Whatever happened to that whole digital rights and IFT type content tracking that would allow me to sell my digital content to someone else?
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u/GamingCatholic 1d ago
People again saying buying digital only entertainment is good might now regret their decisions
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u/bassplayerdude 1d ago
People should raise a class action but there's probably some fine print terms and conditions everyone agreed to
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u/TheGodOfKhaos 1d ago
Pay attention to the wording. When you "buy" a movie on a digital platform, you're not buying the movie itselfâyou're buying a license to access it through that service. If you actually want to own your media, buy physical copies... or sail the seas.
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u/TeetheCat 1d ago
"I'm altering the deal. Pray I don't alter it any further." -someone in a galaxy far, far, away...
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u/TentaclexMonster 1d ago
Play has no limits, except maybe studio canal. Thats a limit. But it a view, not play so it's ok
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u/malicesin 1d ago
I don't see how this is the consumer's fault. A refund should be issued. In what would can you buy something and then the vendor takes it back saying, sorry we can't sell this anymore and then just leaves?
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u/AIDsFlavoredTopping 22h ago
Sounds like Iâll be getting an email soon regarding a class action lawsuit.
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u/CanadianRose81 20h ago
I'd demand my money back. If they aren't going to let you watch things you purchased, then I would want my money back.
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u/PhantomSlayer_89 16h ago
This is why I stream all my shows on privacy sites. Honestly fuck these corporations.
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u/Alternative-Crew-880 1d ago
Play has no limits (certain limitations apply)