Illegal downloading

I HATE people who illegally download or copy films.
Did you know the biggest threat to the film industry is people downloading films illegally? They lose literally millions of pounds because of it. The people who make their films, their jobs are threatened.
And sure, you coul use the arguement that films do make a collossal amount of money, especially Hollywood films. But think of all the people involved that have to get paid, their jobs are being threatened by selfish people who are too cheap to buy a cinema ticket or dvd.
I just annoys me how honest people like myself are willing to fork out money for a cinema ticket when people at home are sitting on their arses with their laptops watching the same film, maybe even earlier than everyone else can see it! But, nothing beats a cinema experience personally.
Plus if you think Hollywood films are affected badly. Think about independant filmakers! They work SO hard to get funding and get a release, then people steal their work. If this continues, there will be no more independant film. And that will be a crying shame.
I used to illegally download music as a kid, everyone did, I didn't know any better, I didn't know it was a bad thing. But I've learnt these industries, however rich they are, need funding by us fans. And if you're a real fan of film or music, you'll pay to support your favourite actors/directors/singers/etc.
So please, next time you're thinking about downloading (or should I say STEALING) a film, if you really want to see it, go to a cinema or rent it. Otherwise one day there will be no cinemas or dvd rental shops/websites.