VLC needs some additional files to decrypt commercial BDs, but I won't put my bets on working flawlessly. Someday, maybe.
My LG drive came with a playback software (Cyberlink something-something) that plays just every BD I've thrown at it.
I don't need to do backups of my discs. I'd be nuts if I'd try backing up my DVD and BD collection. Plus, you can't (easily) backup most videogames, would this be a reason to abandon them as well? Plus, they're proprietary, OMG.
Guys, even commercial DVD and VHS had some more or less effective form of copy protection back then
Simpsons, what season? You didn't mentioned it. Older TV stuff can't be easily upgraded to HD without having to create new masters from the source material, which is either film or when dealing with animation, the original cels. So I wouldn't be surprised if the first Simpsons seasons won't get a true HD update, they even looked pretty blurry on the DVD releases I know of.
TLDR : Stop whining! I'm gonna take a bath.