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>>"So if I mail my own copy of a DVD to these edit companies and they edit it for me (since I don't have the equipment at home) is that "distributing" it?"

>"Nope. My understanding is that it would be fine."

That was the original business model for the company that first started doing this by the way.

So if instead of me purchasing the DVD and sending it to them would it still be legal if I called them and had them purchase it on my behalf so I could save the upfront shipping charges and then they made the edits I requested and sent it to me?

Good one. I wish I knew more about copyright law. I can see where this could go - the next question would be, as long as they were making edits I requested, why can't I allow them to make the decisions for what I want edited on my own dvd. And if that's the case, why can't the company buy a bunch of dvds and make edits like they are doing. I have to admit, I'm not sure at what point it becomes problematic/illegal - I have a lawyer friend I'm going to ping to this thread - will let you know if she has any pertinent comments...