One major advantage piracy has over the current distribution model for most entertainment is its embracing of globalisation. It doesn't matter where you are, yo

One major advantage piracy has over the current distribution model for most entertainment is its embracing of globalisation. It doesn't matter where you are, you can still consume the content. Compare this to films and TV, where any non-US viewer has to wait possibly months before they get to see it legitimately. Considering these shows are discussed openly on the net, you have no feasible way of engaging in the discussion that surrounds these shows when the new episode airs in the US. In some cases, the shows won't even see a DVD or Blu-Ray release outside of the US (see: Breaking Bad after season 2). Maybe I'm naïve, and there's really not much profit in truly borderless global distribution. But assuming there is, the sheer determination of Big Content to enforce those borders and boundaries is really blinding them to simple opportunities to capitalise. In fact, I think HBO are in the UK, now you can see some of their shows on Sky Atlantic. But generally, we have to wait a while before we enjoy something that came and went weeks or months earlier.