Why have CD/DVD lables?

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quadro:
Ok, I have no problem with providing custom DVD/CD/Univesal Game Case lables and such, some of the custom ones are just plain awesome compared to the retail version. I have started donating some of the scans of my PSP game lables that I own to assist in this project and like the service it provides (especially for cartridge gaming from the late 80's and early 90's, you simply can't find a box for most of those games).
My concern is the offering of CD/DVD lables. What is the reasoning behind this? I mean, are there that many people out there screwing up their game discs that they need a new lable for it? I mean, if you scratch the disc bad enough to destroy the lable, it will almost be a guarantee that you ruined the disc anyhow.
For most users downloading their games rather than buying them, the biggest caveat is not getting the artwork from the case (which is available here) and then they don't get the artwork on the disc (which in some cases is being provided here). I just don't understand why you would be offering the disc lables as you would think that you would draw the line somewhere on this, especially offering disc lables for games that are readily available at retail still-are people that quick to ruin a disc? They aren't coasters that you buy for $50+ each. I mean, most people that are going to need those lables are going to be people that are illegally downloading games and playing them on a modded system (which is illegal in most cases, just read the 'owners' manual).
Just a concern here. Anyone have any opinions on this?

Here is a list of the CD/DVD lables that I have found online here:

Xbox 360 CD/DVD lables:

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=5641

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=6362

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=4212

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=6360

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=3989

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=6359

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=5865

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=6342

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=5644

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=6078

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=6358

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=5678

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=3970

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=1131

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=6361

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=5643

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=3986

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=3915

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=1420

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=3646

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=4213

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=5642

Nintendo Wii:

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=4216

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=5780

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=4221

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=6424

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=5960

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=2501

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=6226

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=2997

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=3754

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=4222

sheep2001:
Got to say i agree with you there. I am all for the preservation of the art of even current generation systems, but dvd scans are pretty worthless for the most of us. I have a fair few PS2 DVD's that have permanent marker pen ruining the label, but there would be no way in hell i would print a new one and stick it on - it would look even worse - i think perhaps having them scanned and submitted for 'preservation' sake, but then inhibit the download of the hi-res scan. The ability to download them could be released when the system is superceded by a couple of generations.

I think having labels for dead systems is fine - and i have no problem with people downloading a game that they cannot get their hands on for a dead system - this to me is not real piracy, and is no different from downloading ROMS to use on an emulator- it's not like the publishers/creators get any cash from the sale of used software anyway.

wshbrngr:
I, myself do not upload cd/dvd labels as I really don't see the need for it.

I do the labels for N64 carts and some of the GB carts.

juan0tron:
I don't see the need for it, but down the line someday we might need all those scans, good to get the while they're still somewhat current. Anyway, who cares about pirates, we're not helping/promoting the downloads of games, just the fact that they should look nice.

Shugo Takahashi:
Well, I don't see why not. If there's SOMEBODY out there that can use them, then why not? There's no reason to deny scanners that want to submit content even if it's "useless." Content is still content, and the more we have the better the selection is.

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