What is wrong with teaching parents how to use parental filter software that already exists? It's not that hard to learn and would not require a lot of time. The trouble is that parents are too bloody lazy and expect the government to do everything for them.
If you cannot take the responsibility of raising and protecting your own kids, DON'T HAVE KIDS.
Re: OKAY, at last you admit that "pirates are gonna pirate".
You do realise that proxies and VPNs have many legitimate uses as well, right? A great many businesses use them to allow workers to work from home, improve network scalability and reduce long distance phone charges and support costs. My employer makes heavy use of secure VPNs.
Activists in countries like Iran and Syria use them to communicate with the outside world and get their message out.
You seem keen to demonise technology but please bear in mind that ALL technology is neutral
Firstly, it is a completely pointless action because there are so many other proxies and ways to circumvent the block available.
Secondly, the fact that a political party (even a minor one) can be bullied and censored in this way by an unelected and unaccountable organisation is a serious worry for anyone who values Democracy and freedom of speech. It shows us all just what a sham western democracy really is.
Not always. I download Linux distros for free all the time, I am definitely not a product there. Nor am I a product when I download music for free on Jamendo, or watch one of the free movies on Open Culture.
In the case of social networking, yes, we are the product.
Raising children is not the responsibility of government, it is the responsibility of parents. If parents cannot take that responsibility seriously then they should not be having children.
I said the same thing during a discussion on the porn blocking campaign and received no end of abuse. Too many parents simply take the easy way out. They plop their kids in front of a computer/TV/console instead of actually spending time with them, or better yet, taking them outside to get some fresh air. Then, they have the audacity to complain about any 'inappropriate' content they may come across.
Here's a solution, they are called PARENTAL CONTROLS for a reason.
Re: Re: Re: Shakespeare is over-rated. -- Who here has actually read it?
It doesn't bear thinking about but that is exactly what is going to happen to Disney's works. Rabid copyright is going to (or is) rob generations of people of important cultural works.
Re: So... You're saying people would rather get it free...
YOU ARE TOTALLY AN IDIOT
This not about people wanting software for free, it is about how companies that provide free software treat users versus companies that provide paid software. I am sorry your inbred, doped up brain cannot see the distinction.
They realize that marketing is a key factor in their career - Social networking has made this easier than ever and more and more artists are realising this.
They Have A Good Online Base - This should go without saying. Build a relationship with your fans rather than treating them like wallets with arms and legs and they will support you
They don’t burn bridges out of frustration - If things do not go your way, don't throw a strop, pick yourself up and try again. Every new business model will have teething problems but it is through our mistakes that we truly learn. They existing industry gatekeepers could do worse than learn this one.
They aren’t afraid to invest in the career - If you don't spend money, you won't make money but it is not about spending the most money, it is about spending it wisely.
Re: Timmy, Rita Hayworth* was "discovered" at a soda fountain.
"Big Media has its star system that produced (as said at time) the "cultural phenomenon" of Britney Spears. -- Explain HER success"
Sheep who will rush out and buy what the big media companies tell them to despite being complete rubbish? Same with Lady Gaga - it cracks me up that people consider her 'different' or 'edgy'.
I can't explain Bieber's fame because that defies all logic.
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If you cannot take the responsibility of raising and protecting your own kids, DON'T HAVE KIDS.
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How about a decent movie to watch, for a change?
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Re: OKAY, at last you admit that "pirates are gonna pirate".
Activists in countries like Iran and Syria use them to communicate with the outside world and get their message out.
You seem keen to demonise technology but please bear in mind that ALL technology is neutral
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Firstly, it is a completely pointless action because there are so many other proxies and ways to circumvent the block available.
Secondly, the fact that a political party (even a minor one) can be bullied and censored in this way by an unelected and unaccountable organisation is a serious worry for anyone who values Democracy and freedom of speech. It shows us all just what a sham western democracy really is.
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Re: Product = Disrespect?
In the case of social networking, yes, we are the product.
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I said the same thing during a discussion on the porn blocking campaign and received no end of abuse. Too many parents simply take the easy way out. They plop their kids in front of a computer/TV/console instead of actually spending time with them, or better yet, taking them outside to get some fresh air. Then, they have the audacity to complain about any 'inappropriate' content they may come across.
Here's a solution, they are called PARENTAL CONTROLS for a reason.
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How will that infringing computer be identified? IP address? We all know the problems with that. Deep packet inspection? Is that even legal yet?
I would like to think that those questions (and more) would be asked before the patent is granted but knowing your patent system I doubt if it will.
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Re: Shakespeare is over-rated. -- Who here has actually read it?
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Re: Uh... Louis CK kept his copyright.
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Re: Re: Cognitive dissonance?
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Re: So... You're saying people would rather get it free...
This not about people wanting software for free, it is about how companies that provide free software treat users versus companies that provide paid software. I am sorry your inbred, doped up brain cannot see the distinction.
Dumbass!!!!
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They Have A Good Online Base - This should go without saying. Build a relationship with your fans rather than treating them like wallets with arms and legs and they will support you
They don’t burn bridges out of frustration - If things do not go your way, don't throw a strop, pick yourself up and try again. Every new business model will have teething problems but it is through our mistakes that we truly learn. They existing industry gatekeepers could do worse than learn this one.
They aren’t afraid to invest in the career - If you don't spend money, you won't make money but it is not about spending the most money, it is about spending it wisely.
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Re: Timmy, Rita Hayworth* was "discovered" at a soda fountain.
Sheep who will rush out and buy what the big media companies tell them to despite being complete rubbish? Same with Lady Gaga - it cracks me up that people consider her 'different' or 'edgy'.
I can't explain Bieber's fame because that defies all logic.
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