When (cops are) the public is constantly told that they’re under constant fire, or that every interaction with a (citizen) non-white American could be their last, or that they’re fortunate each time they come home from the job in one piece, it’s absolute poison for (police-community) human relations. That kind of reminder on a regular basis would put anyone on edge. We’re putting (police officers) the public in a perpetually combative mindset that psychologically isolates them from the communities they (serve) live in.
"The present Attorney-General, George Brandis, has made it clear he's firmly on the side of copyright companies, and indifferent to the Australian public's concerns or needs in a digital world."
Flipping it makes you a pirate:
"The Australian public has made it clear they're firmly on the side of fair use, and indifferent to the copyright companies' concerns and needs in a digital world."
To quote Mr. Mason yet again, "We don't endorse piracy." If that is indeed your business philosophy, then we believe it is only right and proper for BitTorrent, Inc. to take steps to reduce their facilitation of infringement. We look forward to hearing from you on next steps."
Yeah, well, I don't endorse murder, but that doesn't make it my job to prevent murder.
Hopefully this won't count against your data cap. Can you imagine Comcast throttling your connection because you allowed them to advertise to you collect your data?
Copyright law loses its relevance at the same rate at which it is extended. Soon, copyright law will be so out of touch with reality that nobody will respect it.
The Net interprets censorship as damage and routes around it. In the same manner, if the police department will not supply video footage, the public will, and the police lose control of the narrative. They will get what they deserve.
Totally agree with the last bit. I cut my cable a few years ago and the only thing I miss is live events. There are a few sports streaming sites but they seem sketchy. I would much prefer a hi-def official channel for my sports.
I see a lot of dangerous stuff happening -- erosion of rights, militarization of police forces, silencing of critical speech, loss of privacy, secret laws, secret interpretations of existing laws, secret courts, corporate interests overriding national laws, legacy industries trying and failing to be relevant, lawyers taking over everything. All thanks to Techdirt. Knowledge is power and people need to know what is happening so they can put a stop to it. The Internet is a great level playing field, and we need to keep it that way to encourage the exchange of knowledge and ideas.
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There are two types of people
2) Those who do not respect IP law
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5000% increase
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It's all about perspective.
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The law is separate from reality
Flipping it makes you a pirate:
"The Australian public has made it clear they're firmly on the side of fair use, and indifferent to the copyright companies' concerns and needs in a digital world."
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Change one word...
Yeah, well, I don't endorse murder, but that doesn't make it my job to prevent murder.
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Hopefully this won't count against your data cap. Can you imagine Comcast throttling your connection because you allowed them to advertise to you collect your data?
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Stealing?
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We've seen this before
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