Comments on: Can I Burn a Copy of Your DVD? http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/2009/08/24/can-i-burn-a-copy-of-your-dvd Promoting Positive Images of Marriage and Parenting Since 2007 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:25:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Sasha http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/2009/08/24/can-i-burn-a-copy-of-your-dvd/comment-page-1#comment-17026 Sasha Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:17:34 +0000 http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/?p=5858#comment-17026 Amen, amen, amen!!!!!! I never allow anyone to burn anything off of me, even when they give me the crap story of "well, the artist would just want the music/message out there, I'm sure..." To which I reply: "I'm sure that the artist wants to feed their kids, too, so just go and buy the damn thing!!!!" I think it is pitiful what we just EXPECT to have for free. Thank you for giving us the low down on how it is being an independent. @Harriet: afro-engineering...HYSTERICAL!!!! :) Amen, amen, amen!!!!!! I never allow anyone to burn anything off of me, even when they give me the crap story of “well, the artist would just want the music/message out there, I’m sure…” To which I reply: “I’m sure that the artist wants to feed their kids, too, so just go and buy the damn thing!!!!”

I think it is pitiful what we just EXPECT to have for free. Thank you for giving us the low down on how it is being an independent.

@Harriet: afro-engineering…HYSTERICAL!!!! :)

]]> By: Anna http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/2009/08/24/can-i-burn-a-copy-of-your-dvd/comment-page-1#comment-17016 Anna Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:40:47 +0000 http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/?p=5858#comment-17016 Can I Burn a Copy of Your DVD? ~~~~~~~~~ As much as that made me laugh, it also makes me sad. Some folks aren't happy unless they think they are getting over on others and getting things for free. It's one thing to win something free from the radio or a website. To really straight up ask for a free burnt CD or DVD from the artist/actor is trifflin'. We do have to start supporting others. If I were selling Avon or Mary Kay I would not expect my family or friends to ask me for a free full size bottle. I say to anyone who begs or has the nerve to ask for a burnt anything or a free somehing, how would you feel if the shoe was on the other foot and this was your business/job and only a handful of ppl were willing to pay for it? We all do what it is that we do to make money, not to throw it out the window giving it away for free. I have purchased Girl Scout Cookies for years, am I to tell them you owe me free boxes next year because I have been supporting the organization for over 10? LOL. Can I Burn a Copy of Your DVD?
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As much as that made me laugh, it also makes me sad. Some folks aren’t happy unless they think they are getting over on others and getting things for free. It’s one thing to win something free from the radio or a website. To really straight up ask for a free burnt CD or DVD from the artist/actor is trifflin’. We do have to start supporting others. If I were selling Avon or Mary Kay I would not expect my family or friends to ask me for a free full size bottle. I say to anyone who begs or has the nerve to ask for a burnt anything or a free somehing, how would you feel if the shoe was on the other foot and this was your business/job and only a handful of ppl were willing to pay for it? We all do what it is that we do to make money, not to throw it out the window giving it away for free. I have purchased Girl Scout Cookies for years, am I to tell them you owe me free boxes next year because I have been supporting the organization for over 10? LOL.

]]> By: Harriet http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/2009/08/24/can-i-burn-a-copy-of-your-dvd/comment-page-1#comment-17008 Harriet Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:14:27 +0000 http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/?p=5858#comment-17008 Doggone shame that I can't disagree with ANYTHING written in this article. It's just the truth, and what I like to call, "Afro-Engineering." One person can make a difference by actually putting their money where their mouth is, and encouraging others to do the same. Five people have asked me to burn copies of the Happily Ever After DVD for them. I politely responded that they could get the hook up on Amazon.com for $20. If they buy enough of the other stuff that takes up a bulk of African American dollars (hair care products, horrible music, etc.), then they may be able to get free shipping and handling. LOL Thanks for the article. We've got to do better. Doggone shame that I can’t disagree with ANYTHING written in this article. It’s just the truth, and what I like to call, “Afro-Engineering.”

One person can make a difference by actually putting their money where their mouth is, and encouraging others to do the same. Five people have asked me to burn copies of the Happily Ever After DVD for them. I politely responded that they could get the hook up on Amazon.com for $20. If they buy enough of the other stuff that takes up a bulk of African American dollars (hair care products, horrible music, etc.), then they may be able to get free shipping and handling. LOL

Thanks for the article. We’ve got to do better.

]]> By: DJ Ed Nice http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/2009/08/24/can-i-burn-a-copy-of-your-dvd/comment-page-1#comment-17007 DJ Ed Nice Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:12:34 +0000 http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/?p=5858#comment-17007 I deal with this same mentality when it comes to the music busines... I sell CDs & such on my website for artists that I manage & whenever we get to do some street promotion people stay asking for free or burned copies... "Come-on man! Go THAT WAY!" ... This is a great blog/post... I deal with this same mentality when it comes to the music busines… I sell CDs & such on my website for artists that I manage & whenever we get to do some street promotion people stay asking for free or burned copies…

“Come-on man! Go THAT WAY!” …

This is a great blog/post…

]]> By: My Opinion http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/2009/08/24/can-i-burn-a-copy-of-your-dvd/comment-page-1#comment-17000 My Opinion Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:58:30 +0000 http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/?p=5858#comment-17000 Yes!!! We love our people, we're down for the cause, and we desire to be our brother's keeper but, do we love them to debt? I honestly think that in "smart" business these days one needs to offer a product that crosses markets/barriers to make it! Many black people(for whatever reasons)simply, just aren't loyal consumers :-( I "personally" believe, the only businesses that can survive and prosper solely as a service for blacks is: the church, the dope man and the liquor store :-( Hell, and some of them ain't even doing too good these days! But, Good Luck... Yes!!!
We love our people, we’re down for the cause, and we desire to be our brother’s keeper but, do we love them to debt?
I honestly think that in “smart” business these days one needs to offer a product that crosses markets/barriers to make it!
Many black people(for whatever reasons)simply, just aren’t loyal consumers :-(
I “personally” believe, the only businesses that can survive and prosper solely as a service for blacks is: the church, the dope man and the liquor store :-(
Hell, and some of them ain’t even doing too good these days!
But, Good Luck…

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