"works do not become less valuable the more they're shared; they become more valuable the more they're shared. What on earth are they talking about when they say that sharing dilutes the value of the work?"
The Mona Lisa is perhaps the most recognized painting in the world. It is also one of the most reproduced.
When I said 'Mona Lisa" how many people were able to picture that painting in their heads?
I would bet just about everyone.
But how many of you have actually seen it in person?
I would guess only a small fraction of people.
Its valuable because it is so well known.
It's well known because it's reproduced and shared so often.
not quite.
They don't grope you or force you through pornoscanners in North Korea.
They do inspect your digital camera and erase all the photos they don't like on your way out. How long till the TSA adopts that strategy?
There are die-hard pirates who pirate out of principle, they do not want to support these companies, yet they want their goods, so they pirate, annd make a point of not paying for any of it
There are also die-hard pirates who are very passionate about content, and can't wait to get it. They download a leaked cam-recorded version, then a screener, buy tickets, see the show, buy the dvd, download another version, buy some merch, etc.
maybe the studies about pirates spending more, and the studios claims are both true, hey are just using a different definition of the term 'pirate'
I've never done business with EasyDNS myself, but I recently met someone who works for EasyDNS.
This person was quite upset with the whole situation, saying that the company prides itself on it's reputation for customer service, not abstract technical specs printed on a box.
Tech specs and low prices are things that are easy to advertise, while a good reputation requires a lot of work to build.
A mistake like this one has the potential to wipe a lot of that reputation away.
This person made some nasty comments about how bloggers utterly fail as journalists.
Then we pointed out the irony that so bloggers think they are journalists, yet they don't fact-check and spread false information, while Techdirt frequently states that it is not journalism, and they were the only place that got the story right!
"That's probably more of an issue than the prior art. At what point does an "improvement" become obvious?"
Maybe that's why Gillette skipped over a 4-blade design.
Schick got a patent on 4-blades, so Gillette had to do the unexpected...jump straight to 5.
I am so patenting a 6 blade design...mwahahaha!
I've discovered one mind-bogglingly simple little thing that is not patented. It's kind of cool, and I'm not going to patent it.
What worries me is the idea that someone else might come along, scoop up the idea, and prevent me from using it.
Someone should invent a crowd-sourced patent prior-art tool, where people can submit evidence and have bad patents easily revoked.
"I'm still wondering what kind of terrorists first Tweet that they're actually going to blow up an airport... Perhaps the folks behind the TSA's security team can answer that..."
The same ones who want to make binary explosives, but require 3.1 ounces of each fluid?
Re: Re: Interesting development- in the business of lobbying for grope-free passes
Yes, but giving pilots a get-though-security-free pass opens a window for others to dress up in pilot uniforms and get whatever they want on the plane.
"And, yes, Nazi are compelled to follow standard procedures, if they want to keep their jobs. And many soldiers have families to feed, and I am sure you know plenty of people willing to do ANYTHING to keep a roof over their head and feed their families..."
I hate to be the one to invoke Godwins's Law, but the excuse "I was just following orders" simply doesn't cut it.
"I am still convinced that American Security Theater would end if we just don't let people buy one-way tickets the same day they fly with cash."
One more qualifier that might be good to add: check to see if they have life insurance.
Suicide means no payout, so a suicide bomber probably doesn't have life insurance. So don't let people without life insurance buy same-day one-way tickets for cash.
"35 hrs a minute of low resolution video is a "huge potential for replacing TV entirely"?"
Standard Definition TV is only about 480i, YouTube's standard playback resolution is 480p.
progressive always looks sharper than interlaced.
victory: YouTube
I was notified about this story via twitter about 3 seconds after my latest YouTube video finished uploading.
35 hours per minute? Wow.
To my mind, that rate is like the numbers presented in astronomy, it is simply too big for me to wrap my head around.
If someone could find a way to aggregate and curate all this content, there would be huge potential for replacing TV entirely. Even with google's great search features, I have trouble finding what I want to watch.
create a new thingy titled "X-Forwarded-For" and enter "12.13.14.15" for the value.
click 'enable'
restart firefox
Now comedy central videos will work in Canada.
A million angry nerds vs. a handful of corporate douche-bags.
Honestly, comedy central, just give up on the region filters, turn it into some good PR for you, and we can all be happy.
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mona lisa
The Mona Lisa is perhaps the most recognized painting in the world. It is also one of the most reproduced.
When I said 'Mona Lisa" how many people were able to picture that painting in their heads?
I would bet just about everyone.
But how many of you have actually seen it in person?
I would guess only a small fraction of people.
Its valuable because it is so well known.
It's well known because it's reproduced and shared so often.
Ideas that spread win.
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Re:
We think the reaction to the leaks is more harmful than the content of the leaks.
The leaks themselves just confirmed what everyone already knew about the states.
On the post: Rock & A Hard Place: Will Google Dropping H.264 Lead To Antitrust Questions?
hmm...
Getting away from proprietary formats is always good, but I'm also a fan of using the best tool for the job, and right now, that's H.264.
I'd rather they keep H.264 support until their own formats look just as good at the same bit-rate.
Hopefully, this is a sign that they are going to really push WebM development.
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only in America...
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Re:
New Rules: America Isn't # 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcz_NHAFGS0
(NSFW language towards end)
"Coasting on the achievements of our ancestors" is a phrase that I think describes things beautifully.
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They don't grope you or force you through pornoscanners in North Korea.
They do inspect your digital camera and erase all the photos they don't like on your way out. How long till the TSA adopts that strategy?
On the post: Warner Bros. Finally Realizes That 'Pirates' Are Underserved Customers
Re:
There are die-hard pirates who pirate out of principle, they do not want to support these companies, yet they want their goods, so they pirate, annd make a point of not paying for any of it
There are also die-hard pirates who are very passionate about content, and can't wait to get it. They download a leaked cam-recorded version, then a screener, buy tickets, see the show, buy the dvd, download another version, buy some merch, etc.
maybe the studies about pirates spending more, and the studios claims are both true, hey are just using a different definition of the term 'pirate'
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Re: Re: Re: EasyDNS
its a good thing I'm commenting in a blog, then.
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Re: EasyDNS
This person was quite upset with the whole situation, saying that the company prides itself on it's reputation for customer service, not abstract technical specs printed on a box.
Tech specs and low prices are things that are easy to advertise, while a good reputation requires a lot of work to build.
A mistake like this one has the potential to wipe a lot of that reputation away.
This person made some nasty comments about how bloggers utterly fail as journalists.
Then we pointed out the irony that so bloggers think they are journalists, yet they don't fact-check and spread false information, while Techdirt frequently states that it is not journalism, and they were the only place that got the story right!
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Re: USPTO is looking at prior art
Maybe that's why Gillette skipped over a 4-blade design.
Schick got a patent on 4-blades, so Gillette had to do the unexpected...jump straight to 5.
I am so patenting a 6 blade design...mwahahaha!
I've discovered one mind-bogglingly simple little thing that is not patented. It's kind of cool, and I'm not going to patent it.
What worries me is the idea that someone else might come along, scoop up the idea, and prevent me from using it.
Someone should invent a crowd-sourced patent prior-art tool, where people can submit evidence and have bad patents easily revoked.
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Re:
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The same ones who want to make binary explosives, but require 3.1 ounces of each fluid?
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Re: Re: Interesting development- in the business of lobbying for grope-free passes
On the post: TSA Agents Absolutely Hate New Pat Downs, Find Them Disgusting And Morale Breaking
Re: Re: Keep up the pressure
I hate to be the one to invoke Godwins's Law, but the excuse "I was just following orders" simply doesn't cut it.
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BackscatterMillimeter Wave Naked Scanners Confused By Folds In ClothingRe: Cars can drive themselves. Why not Airplanes?
One more qualifier that might be good to add: check to see if they have life insurance.
Suicide means no payout, so a suicide bomber probably doesn't have life insurance. So don't let people without life insurance buy same-day one-way tickets for cash.
Problem solved.
You can close down the TSA now.
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org vs com
I trust it more when I host it myself.
(well...use another company to host it for me)
On the post: Amount Of Video Content Uploaded To YouTube Increasing At An Astounding Rate
Re: Re: strange
Standard Definition TV is only about 480i, YouTube's standard playback resolution is 480p.
progressive always looks sharper than interlaced.
victory: YouTube
YouTube now supports 4k videos.
you know....Digital IMAX resolution.
That's hardly low.
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strange
35 hours per minute? Wow.
To my mind, that rate is like the numbers presented in astronomy, it is simply too big for me to wrap my head around.
If someone could find a way to aggregate and curate all this content, there would be huge potential for replacing TV entirely. Even with google's great search features, I have trouble finding what I want to watch.
On the post: Stephen Colbert's On Like Donkey Kong, As He Seeks Trademarks On Other Dated Catch Phrases
Re:
install the 'modify headers' firefox plugin.
create a new thingy titled "X-Forwarded-For" and enter "12.13.14.15" for the value.
click 'enable'
restart firefox
Now comedy central videos will work in Canada.
A million angry nerds vs. a handful of corporate douche-bags.
Honestly, comedy central, just give up on the region filters, turn it into some good PR for you, and we can all be happy.
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