I don't know about Chile, but across the Andes in Argentina (where I lived for years)yes such a thing is entirely possible. Money, especially US currency can accomplish unimaginable things.
I disagree, my experience has been that people sharing open source files quite often use torrents and lockers because some people have aversions to one or the other.
You seem to not care for locker sites and the headaches they sometimes have (especially if you need to download something in pieces) but I also know people who just flat out won't use torrents.
Making it as convenient as possible for as many people as possible is the objective.
"why are tech companies going along with CISPA anyway? why are they so keen on allowing their customers privacy to be breached, by just about anyone, but the government in particular?"
Because once the data is pulled out there is no harm in just taking advantage of it.
I believe what happens is the DA pulls the parents in and tells them he'll reduce the charges so little johnny won't have to go on trial and face jail time in an adult facility if they agree to put him on the list and pay a fine.
Since there is the push to paint the internet as such an unsafe place maybe those of us that use it and enjoy it should embrace that.
Maybe if the internet was known as a horrific place where by merely connecting you might have your home stolen from you and your grandchildren sold into prostitution and your goldfish stuffed into a plastic bag key-chain, then people wouldn't connect power grids and important research to it.
Checking hard drives is the border patrol. They have not merged with TSA yet so it's a separate set of goons going through your belongings. Since it is all under the "homeland security" umbrella this oversight should be corrected soon.
Since he already has a judgement against her and one stating he owns the copyright, this is deliberate misuse of the DMCA process which should be criminal. Lock her up in NY for 4 months and then extradite her to Australia to face trial for her crimes against humanity.
My wife makes baby quilts by hand, and has for years. She looked at trying to sell them on Etsy a couple years ago (before I discovered Techdirt) and was overwhelmed with the copyright issues. As I recall the best way around it all was to make a quilt then wash it and sell it as used so you can avoid being hassled by the fabric designers. But then people don't want to buy the quilt. She abandoned the plan.
is that by simply trying to terminate the rights they get hit with a "give us your inheritance lawsuit".
I mean its fine that the question of termination rights is confusing so let a judge or 9 figure it out, but for the foundation to come back with oh btw you owe us your inheritances.... well that is messed up.
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You seem to not care for locker sites and the headaches they sometimes have (especially if you need to download something in pieces) but I also know people who just flat out won't use torrents.
Making it as convenient as possible for as many people as possible is the objective.
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Because once the data is pulled out there is no harm in just taking advantage of it.
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Parents weight the costs and agree.
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I'm sorry you don't have anything better to do with your time.
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Maybe if the internet was known as a horrific place where by merely connecting you might have your home stolen from you and your grandchildren sold into prostitution and your goldfish stuffed into a plastic bag key-chain, then people wouldn't connect power grids and important research to it.
maybe I need a nap.
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I mean its fine that the question of termination rights is confusing so let a judge or 9 figure it out, but for the foundation to come back with oh btw you owe us your inheritances.... well that is messed up.
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There will be no consequences.
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