I've worked for many website design companies. We always tell the client that they are responsible for the copy put on their page. I'm willing to bet that the law firm took the lowest bid and didn't even care where the content came from. Of course the content was copied from somewhere else in that case.
To the designer's though... wtf were you thinking? Seriously, you'll put actual copy up on a website you design without client input? Throw some lorem ipsum text up there as standard practice. When a client tells you to make something up, have them sign a form or something that absolves you from liability for the copy used.
Yes, I agree with the decision that both designer/lawfirm should be held responsible, but I disagree with the margin, it should have been 50/50.
That is one of my favorite songs. Besides the business model around it, the real reason that artists like Amanda will be successful is because they actually provide a quality product and as a side-note are able to market it effectively and earn consumer's money, trust, and loyalty.
I haven't seen anything that says 'investigation' except for here. The letter the FCC sent was an inquiry into why the Offical and 3rd party apps were denied from the app store. The only difference from me sending the same letter is that the FCC will probably get an answer and if it doesn't, then an investigation will start.
My own personal thoughts: Maybe I'm completely missing the point, but I fail to see the big deal with why AT&T would want Apple to reject the app. The fact of the matter is that Google Voice is only a proxy. You have to be on the phone to talk to anyone, you can't do it over the interwebs, and to make sure to answer SMS messages in a timely manner you'd have to receive (and reply) from the actual phone itself (thereby eliminating the 'loss of revenue' argument almost entirely).
I am a Google Voice user. I got my invite a few weeks ago, and after trying it out I'm impressed. I've begun the process of switching all my phone numbers to GV. The whole point of the application, to me, is to ease the ability of sorting phone records, voicemails, and text messages.
Agreed... I thought of that as soon as I pressed send. But I mainly visit any information based site because of rss feeds. However, for the time being, I've thrown a bookmark in my bar so that I actually use it.
Thanks for the opportunity. I've enjoyed reading for the past 6 months or so, and I definitely don't have a problem learning what's coming out a bit ahead of time and making my profile look a little more "important".
One thing that would REALLY be cool is a crystal ball RSS feed (if there is one, I'm oblivious).
I completely agree with how techdirt's comment section is setup. Right down to the "Anonymous Coward" designation. I resolved a long time ago that if I was going to put a comment after an article I read that I was going to identify myself. Why? Because they are my words and opinions.
Besides, writing a letter to the editor is a flawed process. Most newspapers have 'standards' that they adhere to like: Editing the comment for length; which allows for that same letter to lose it's authenticity and underlying meaning.
"By the way, don’t bother posting any comments directed to me when this article appears on the Web."
Maybe he should have clicked the "Do not allow comments" button. At least it would have provided people a reason to not comment.
If you want to charge me money (or the operators which will pass down the fee to me) for playing a ringtone of a song in public. FINE... go right ahead. I just won't buy your song. This also means that anyone that might have heard my ringtone and thought it was worth purchasing during an impulse moment wouldn't have purchased it either.
I'm waiting for the day that having my car windows down and the radio/CD/iPod playing is also considered a public performance.
I'm also a music teacher, and it would cause me to stop teaching newer music (thereby generating less revenue for you) if you decided that I had to pay you each time I held a piano recital.
It's probably more of an issue for the management of the customer service department (or outsourced company) to let their agents sound human. Scripts are golden in most CS landscapes, and deviation can lead to a demotion or missing out on a pay raise later because of bad reviews.
From what I've experienced, scripts are golden. They are designed to keep the conversation short. But waiting for 2-5 minutes doesn't make sense for that determination. Maybe you should reboot ;-)
Isn't there already some precedent for this type of behavior. Harassing/Assaulting someone outside of the online world is a crime, isn't it? And libel is a lawsuit waiting to happen.
With these positions already in place, what's the point of this bill?
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Copy is clients responsibility
To the designer's though... wtf were you thinking? Seriously, you'll put actual copy up on a website you design without client input? Throw some lorem ipsum text up there as standard practice. When a client tells you to make something up, have them sign a form or something that absolves you from liability for the copy used.
Yes, I agree with the decision that both designer/lawfirm should be held responsible, but I disagree with the margin, it should have been 50/50.
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Thank you
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It's only a letter
My own personal thoughts: Maybe I'm completely missing the point, but I fail to see the big deal with why AT&T would want Apple to reject the app. The fact of the matter is that Google Voice is only a proxy. You have to be on the phone to talk to anyone, you can't do it over the interwebs, and to make sure to answer SMS messages in a timely manner you'd have to receive (and reply) from the actual phone itself (thereby eliminating the 'loss of revenue' argument almost entirely).
I am a Google Voice user. I got my invite a few weeks ago, and after trying it out I'm impressed. I've begun the process of switching all my phone numbers to GV. The whole point of the application, to me, is to ease the ability of sorting phone records, voicemails, and text messages.
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Match is being sued?
Also, the patent in question was filed in 1999, 4 years after match started.
Source:
http://wapedia.mobi/en/Match.com
Obviously I'm making duh statements. Maybe we should start calling them patent pirates and let the RIAA deal with them.
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What if you're blind
And on that note... what if I was blinking when I walked by.
But It was probably for a commercial shot, like what was said above.
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I can see into the future
One thing that would REALLY be cool is a crystal ball RSS feed (if there is one, I'm oblivious).
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Re: Hulser
Besides, writing a letter to the editor is a flawed process. Most newspapers have 'standards' that they adhere to like: Editing the comment for length; which allows for that same letter to lose it's authenticity and underlying meaning.
"By the way, don’t bother posting any comments directed to me when this article appears on the Web."
Maybe he should have clicked the "Do not allow comments" button. At least it would have provided people a reason to not comment.
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So here's the deal:
I'm waiting for the day that having my car windows down and the radio/CD/iPod playing is also considered a public performance.
I'm also a music teacher, and it would cause me to stop teaching newer music (thereby generating less revenue for you) if you decided that I had to pay you each time I held a piano recital.
I purchase your works legally. STFU.
--dez
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Sounding Human
From what I've experienced, scripts are golden. They are designed to keep the conversation short. But waiting for 2-5 minutes doesn't make sense for that determination. Maybe you should reboot ;-)
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Already Crimes/Civil No No's
With these positions already in place, what's the point of this bill?
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Blame the driver not the car
Next time I search Google Images with Safe Search off and a topless woman shows up in my results, I'm going to sue Google.
Where's the common sense? Thank you Twitter for standing your ground.
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