My wife just told me that the LA Film Critic's Association has cancelled their annual awards due to the MPAA's banning of "screeners." Screeners are copies of movies, on VHS or DVD, which are sent out to critics and entertainment industry people. I enjoy being able to watch the movies in my home, especially those that had a limited release. I'm sure most other people do as well.

What has really changed since last year? Sure, the P2P community is uber-popular (not as much as when Napster was new), but there hasn't been any HUGE change in piracy since last year. What do they plan to gain with this move?

The MPAA was fine with sending out screeners last year. Is the P2P community really that scary? Come on!

I'm glad to see the critics taking a stand. I also read that many DGA members are taking a stand as well. I'm curious to see if SAG, the WGA and the PGA take a stand.

Isn't the MPAA supposed to represent the entertainment industry's interests? If the Guilds all oppose the banning of screeners, what's going to happen?

Waiting to see...
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