Why do people abuse VHS and DVD rentals?

Crumpled tape, scratched discs, why don't people take care of these things?

Now please note I leave clutter all around my apartment, partly because I can't stand being neat. But I sure as hell would NEVER abuse a VHS tape or DVD disc!

http://www.flexplay.com/press_ez-d.html

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EZ-D will incorporate Flexplay's proprietary flexible play technology into a standard DVD. A Flexplay enabled DVD is similar to a conventional DVD, except that it has a 48 hour viewing window that begins when the disc is removed from its packaging. Consumers will then be able to enjoy the movie as many times as they wish during this time frame. After 48 hours of impeccable play, the DVD will no longer be readable by the DVD player and can then be recycled. A Flexplay enabled DVD works in all players, DVD drives and gaming systems designed to accept a standard DVD. GE Plastics, a division of GE (NYSE: GE), has been a key strategic collaborator in the advancement of Flexplay's proprietary technologies, developing a new patented Lexan® resin co-polymer essential to the flexible play design.
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:P

And I've got some rare vintage stuff.

Please stop.

I appreciate your sentiment though! :-)

carelessness