Bought it to support it

[Quad08]

So, a few days ago I was walking through Walmart when I came across the DVD set to the show 'Harpers Island', a one season mystery show about a killer on an island. My friends and I had watched the whole show last year and were saddened to hear that it had low ratings in viewer's despite being one of the most unique shows on TV at the time.

So I bought it, despite having already seeing it, I bought it as a way to support the company, actors, writing that had gone into making a show I throughly enjoyed. I will probably not watch the show again, seeing as I now know who the killer is, but it makes me happy to know I've supported them.

My question is, have you ever bought something more for the fact of supporting what went into making the show/game/book/etc. than the actual item itself? And do you think this is something that people should do, or is it just a waste of cash?

 

[GodsAndFishes]

Not yet, but after the exams have finished (and when I get my hands on some cash) I shall be buying the entire Red Versus Blue DVD boxset.

 

[Lord Mountbatten Reborn]

I have done this with pretty much everything I've ever pirated (I don't pirate any more), unless it was terrible, I've bought it again, even if I'd already enjoyed it to death before buying it, I still bought it.

It just felt like the right thing to do.

I feel more like I own something when I buy it.

Although I've never just bought something to support someone, though that was a side-reason to buying Brutal Legend.

Once I have money I can do so! Huzzah!

 

[HSIAMetalKing]

Yeah-- I do it frequently. Economic support is extremely important for small or struggling businesses. A friend of mine started his own production studio, and I can usually afford to throw-down on a new CD or t-shirt-- even though their music is not quite my cup of tea.

Likewise, I do it to support things which are simply awesome and that I think deserve to succeed. My favorite webcomic artists receive lots of my patronage, as do independent game developers.

 

[dmase]

I'm gonna buy all the songs i've got from p2p when i get out of college and start making some real money.(they only give me monopoly money now)

Except for Metallica and I might pirate several madonna albums to get back at artists wanting millions more for their creations. jk

 

[sheic99]

System Shock 2. I couldn't find Psychonauts (I forgot to check Steam, idiot I am), so I sent ?50 to Tim Schafer personally because I thought that's what the game deserved. He sent me back a nice e-mail.

Did you save the email?

OT: Not yet, but when I get a job, I am going to start buying all the stuff I pirated in the past. Unfortunately, this is going to be a long process.

 

[IrirshTerrorist]

Every DvD, C.D and game I buy I buy to support those making it. Most of the I've already downloaded to see if I like them and can watch/listen to/play watch already but I buy the legitimate copy to support those who are making good movies/music/games. But if its bad obviously I don't buy it and therefore don't support bad developments.
In this way I shape the world to suit me, little by little.

 

[sheic99]

Did you save the email?

I wish I did, but my e-mail address got compromised so I had to get the whole thing deleted, and I wasn't able to save all my emails before I did so.

It was humorous though. I do remember he said "I forgive you, my child. Now go, go in the name of Schafer".

This confirms my suspicions. Tim Schafer is really Jesus. All hail Schafer!

 

[Doitpow]

I buy a hell of a lot of things to support them. Music mostly, though recently I just donate to bands as opposed to buying their CD's. Also any independent games I can find I buy.

 

[SnootyEnglishman]

Whenever i buy a certain game,book,cd,dvd i feel as if i'm supporting the company in some way.

 

[Totenkopf]

I buy things to support the artists I like.
Metal album, anime dvd, mg 42, no matter what, when I like it, I'll buy it sooner or later.

 

[Shoggoth2588]

I bought the game Afrika mainly because it seemed like something completely different. I have started opening up new areas but have been neglecting it a bit recently. I also bought my Zune because I am a PC and Microsoft supporter ... of sorts ... I still haven't picked up a second Xbox ... yet ...

 

[Soxafloppin]

I decided to join the PubClub, Mainly too support the site.

But not intirely! I don't regret it.

 

[SturmDolch]

Arrested Development... I originally pirated it all, then was so overcome with how awesome it was that I got all 3 box-sets. I've since watched them many times.