Thread:Stray Bird/@comment-28818979-20161217150031/@comment-27971189-20170623075711

Its not a dolt move.

Its logical move from commerce standpoint. At that era, Edison pretty much want his 'creations' had firm grounds on the market. If Melies films managed to get their screening, it would split the market that Edison films might not make it up for all the costs.

Such practice exist until today for similar reason. Its not something stupid, really.

Edison just doing something normal from commerce standpoint, kill before your business killed. Maybe later, when you're older, you will understand once you enter the commerce world.