I'm seriously thinking that our Judges need term limits. With a system that is constantly changing, how can they ever be trusted with copyright law if they've never had to deal with them?
Merely by way of example, you state "ACTA changes US copyright policy." This is a very broad statement indeed, and if you are inclined to make such a statement then the very least I believe you should do is back it up with concrete examples that are embodied in the ACTA text.
After reading the ACTA, I know that it's using a lot of vague words. There's very little in regards to concrete language that gives consumers (remember, the people that benefit the most from copyright) anything close to fair use rights. I followed the time when the ACTA was leaked and noted how the negotiators did their best to resist groups such as KEI. It could have been worse. The biggest problem is how the ACTA can be interpreted in two or three different ways. That's one of the problems.
The main issue I have with copyright is how it does quite little to actually help those that insist on it getting stronger and stronger. If it's helping out US society in keeping it, then why does it seem so geared towards destroying homes, criminalizing what most consider normal behaviour and penalizing people for just wanting to live their lives out normally?
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Actually, the BEST way to get our democracy back is electoral reform... The money is huge, but it leaves the problems of gerrymandering and lack of choice in politics. You want to keep the system, change it at the root.
In the last 20 years, I've read and studied a fair number of copyright litigation in regards to how it affects American society. But I'm not here to get into some large baseless battle with you. You seem intent on delineating from arguments that weaken your claims.
No, I haven't studied every minutiae of copyright going back to the 1940s. But I sure know the big ones: The DMCA, PRO-IP, NET Act, Home Audio and Recording Act, and Sony v Betamax. I haven't read all of TJ's works, but I understand that he was extremely skeptical of copyright and patents for a number of reasons.
What's really wearing is how you seem to constantly want to put the impetus on others to describe their view as if you come from an argument of authority. I understand what the law is supposed to allow. I also understand that ACTA changes US copyright policy, particularly since Obama signed it into law without approval from Congress.
So rest assured, I have my own knowledge of the bills, and copyright law. I'd probably suggest you may want to look at the economic affects of copyright law and how people avoid them. You seem to be lacking in those areas.
I have no idea what you're talking about. But maybe you can provide a link to this suggested discussion and offer enlightenment instead of baseless threats.
Meanwhile, a Copyright 101 course would work well in making your explanations more respected.
I believe you will quickly learn there are many facets to this and other related issues, facets that elaborate upon why what one is taught in Civics 101 are not as clear cut as many seem prone to believe.
And once you can't answer the questions put forth, you hide behind your anonymity and non sequitars.
Mike, I know... We had some good times with the MPAA. They've focused on content protection. They've screwed the indie artists, the actors, and the public for decades. And the law is more in favor to them.
But look in the eyes of the MPAA. Don't you see that wild disregard for the profits? Can't you see the hurting hypocrisy as they complain that people "just want free stuff?"
No... We have to hold down this organization. Take away its tentacles, the 2.2 million jobs, the $58 billion dollar profits, and the ability to destroy platforms. And though it brings a tear to my heart, we have to say "Adios"...
And pull out our Colt 45, shoot the MPAA in the head, take out a cigarette and walk off into the sunset with a tear in our eye. It's the humane thing to do.
As always, you're full of shit. You don't even try to prove your claims but act as if you know what you're talking about.
Your statements don't prove anything, you don't know about copyright law, which IS Congress' main area, and the ACTA does not have authority when even Biden raised a fit when Bush did it (to give an example, not turn this into a partisan arena).
Maybe, just once, you'll actually say something meaningful instead of going with the cryptic half truths.
For some reason, every SOPA supporter can't get over the fact that Google was involved. So when the internet revolts, it's Google's fault. Let's face it... Google is Ned Flanders. He doesn't do much to attract heat but gets it for just being himself.
Then you have the tone deaf Homers who get jealous of Flanders' success. And they never compromise because it's Google's fault.
We have needed this for so long in the US that it's not funny...
From TWC and Verizon who are focused on taking away privacy concerns to Hollywood and their needy BS, someone has needed to stand up to them who doesn't have direct links to the US hosting system.
No... Robert Levine has no idea what engineers do. It's just my insane troll engineer logic that picked up on the engineer logic, picked up Levine's tweet that incensed me, then states how if engineers ruled the world (which we do already...) there'd be a lot more jobs and prosperity instead of Levine's insane logic that makes no sense.
SOPA/PIPA had nothing to with anything but foreign pirate sites like demonoid, what.cd, waffles, etc.
And how much have they cost the industry, pray tell? It's amazing how people continue to push for more punishments against these "pirate sites" when all evidence continues to say they aren't costing the industry as much as you seem to think.
This actually reminds me of someone... Robert Levine says he "cares about engineers, but doesn't want them to make laws."
Which is beyond ridiculous when you think about it. An engineer's entire pursuit is to find out the truth. They look through the numbers and find the problems if the numbers don't add up. Then, they can propose a plan to sit down and make laws that are doing exactly what needs to be done for the greater good of the economy.
Bear in mind, I'm a biased party, but there's a reason that engineers don't much get into politics. When you're dealing with an industry that doesn't benefit from legislation, but instead tries to push for laws that will cut the internet off for millions of people, and you're trying to state how you know more than an engineer about the computer when your own is outdated, there's a problem with being believable.
That's why it's great to allow the Doug Morrisons and Chris Dodds to fail on their own merits. Sure, they make a little money now. But they have to watch as their businesses collapse in front of them as everyone moves away from the unwanted services they support.
It's hard to feel sorry for EMI though... They utilized the same outrageous licensing deals that hurt them in the first place. It's good that he "got it". But it seems to be too little, too late.
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After reading the ACTA, I know that it's using a lot of vague words. There's very little in regards to concrete language that gives consumers (remember, the people that benefit the most from copyright) anything close to fair use rights. I followed the time when the ACTA was leaked and noted how the negotiators did their best to resist groups such as KEI. It could have been worse. The biggest problem is how the ACTA can be interpreted in two or three different ways. That's one of the problems.
The main issue I have with copyright is how it does quite little to actually help those that insist on it getting stronger and stronger. If it's helping out US society in keeping it, then why does it seem so geared towards destroying homes, criminalizing what most consider normal behaviour and penalizing people for just wanting to live their lives out normally?
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No, I haven't studied every minutiae of copyright going back to the 1940s. But I sure know the big ones: The DMCA, PRO-IP, NET Act, Home Audio and Recording Act, and Sony v Betamax. I haven't read all of TJ's works, but I understand that he was extremely skeptical of copyright and patents for a number of reasons.
What's really wearing is how you seem to constantly want to put the impetus on others to describe their view as if you come from an argument of authority. I understand what the law is supposed to allow. I also understand that ACTA changes US copyright policy, particularly since Obama signed it into law without approval from Congress.
So rest assured, I have my own knowledge of the bills, and copyright law. I'd probably suggest you may want to look at the economic affects of copyright law and how people avoid them. You seem to be lacking in those areas.
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Meanwhile, a Copyright 101 course would work well in making your explanations more respected.
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And once you can't answer the questions put forth, you hide behind your anonymity and non sequitars.
Yes, you're still full of shit.
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Time to let go...
But look in the eyes of the MPAA. Don't you see that wild disregard for the profits? Can't you see the hurting hypocrisy as they complain that people "just want free stuff?"
No... We have to hold down this organization. Take away its tentacles, the 2.2 million jobs, the $58 billion dollar profits, and the ability to destroy platforms. And though it brings a tear to my heart, we have to say "Adios"...
And pull out our Colt 45, shoot the MPAA in the head, take out a cigarette and walk off into the sunset with a tear in our eye. It's the humane thing to do.
*The End*
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I'm glad your review doesn't extend to what was actually said.
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Your statements don't prove anything, you don't know about copyright law, which IS Congress' main area, and the ACTA does not have authority when even Biden raised a fit when Bush did it (to give an example, not turn this into a partisan arena).
Maybe, just once, you'll actually say something meaningful instead of going with the cryptic half truths.
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Just a thought...
Then you have the tone deaf Homers who get jealous of Flanders' success. And they never compromise because it's Google's fault.
Stupid sexy Google...
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From TWC and Verizon who are focused on taking away privacy concerns to Hollywood and their needy BS, someone has needed to stand up to them who doesn't have direct links to the US hosting system.
I just hope that they really can work on this.
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And how much have they cost the industry, pray tell? It's amazing how people continue to push for more punishments against these "pirate sites" when all evidence continues to say they aren't costing the industry as much as you seem to think.
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Scientists are the ones worried about if there's life on Mars.
Engineers are the ones building the tools to find out. :)
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Which is beyond ridiculous when you think about it. An engineer's entire pursuit is to find out the truth. They look through the numbers and find the problems if the numbers don't add up. Then, they can propose a plan to sit down and make laws that are doing exactly what needs to be done for the greater good of the economy.
Bear in mind, I'm a biased party, but there's a reason that engineers don't much get into politics. When you're dealing with an industry that doesn't benefit from legislation, but instead tries to push for laws that will cut the internet off for millions of people, and you're trying to state how you know more than an engineer about the computer when your own is outdated, there's a problem with being believable.
That's why it's great to allow the Doug Morrisons and Chris Dodds to fail on their own merits. Sure, they make a little money now. But they have to watch as their businesses collapse in front of them as everyone moves away from the unwanted services they support.
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Competition
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