My school does this (I am going back for another degree). The issue is they charge a whole 170bucks for a book for a 1 credit course which costs $250 to take. This allows them to say they have a lower tuition than other schools that offer the same thing. its innovation of how to lie to students. I am smart enough to go to the company that makes them to get a copy (for about half the price) but kids just out of highschool tend not to know they can do that. I have a habit on the first day of class to get in trouble for speaking out of turn when I say that to the class. Teachers can't do anything but say "but those are not the right version) even though the only difference is the typos are fixed in the one I have.
I take offense to that remark. I am a beastie fan and always will be. they were always in it for the music and showmanship not primarily for the money. none of this surprises me. They didn't age well though...
Lets say you buy a prius. You buy it because it has the ability to get 50+MPG. Lets say there is a recall on the prius and they take out the engine and put in a V12 making it so you only get about 7-MPG. Would you complain or just drive happily from gas station to gas station?
I went to the theater to see Serenity. I supported the movie and the cult of followers (Browncoats). When it came out on Blueray/DVD I saw it on a 60inch HDTV with a kickass surround system. It was great, but still didn't have the epic feeling I got in the theater. I would not have paid $30 to watch it on DirectTV. for $30 I could watch it 3-4 times at the theater. I OWN it now and only paid $10 for it.
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really?
Pooperty? Really? :)
When I get paid next week I will make a donation.
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I heard...
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So why is it there RIAA and them get money from time to time?
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Umm..yeah..I knew that....>.>
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i seem to be a minority...
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