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Originally Posted by Azure
There are millions of people outside of North America that 'want' to watch the show. HBO chooses not to provide them an easy and legal method to do so, so they illegally download the shows and watch them.
I'm not saying it is right to pirate stuff, but if HBO chooses to operate with a 20th century business model, they shouldn't act so surprised if people pirate their stuff to get access.
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As long as we both agree that what they are doing is not right. I just don't like the attitude that some display stating the HBO deserves to have their work stolen (is copyright infringed a thing?)
My guess is that they are hesitant to open their shows up to new sources because they have a pretty cozy relationship with the cable companies. They don't have to do any advertising as the cable cos push it pretty hard. If they cut out the cable companies then they might find that they have a harder time negotiating the same rate next time or see a drop in advertising.