"related: shame on Google for blocking such tools as well"
It's Google's API, so I suppose they could block it if the reason is legit (eg overuse). If they are blocking because the RIAA said so, then yes, shame on them.
This vile problem is legal for now, but hopefully some NYC politician will "do something". We can't have all these politicians sitting around doing nothing.
"Most Kindle, iPad and Nook owners seem to view piracy as a time-consuming experience compared with the sanctioned alternatives."
Bingo. I open Amazon, click buy, and the book is on my Kindle. It simply could not be easier.
To pirate, I would have to go to TPB (or wherever the hell has pirated books, I have no idea), get the torrent, wait for it to download, email it to my Kindle or tether with a USB cord. Difficult.
This is actually one of those situations where buying is easier than piracy. Amazing.
I've seen people skip the content for the commercials. I know of a number of people who don't like football record the Superbowl and only watch the commercials and/or the half-time show.
Those people should obviously be in jail imo, bro.
On the post: Microsoft's 'Threat Management Gateway' Blocks Free Software Foundation Donation Page As 'Gambling'
Big gamble
On the post: Microsoft's 'Threat Management Gateway' Blocks Free Software Foundation Donation Page As 'Gambling'
Big gamble
On the post: Microsoft's 'Threat Management Gateway' Blocks Free Software Foundation Donation Page As 'Gambling'
Big gamble
On the post: RIAA's New War: Shutting Down The Equivalent Of Internet VCRs
It's Google's API, so I suppose they could block it if the reason is legit (eg overuse). If they are blocking because the RIAA said so, then yes, shame on them.
On the post: Police Ticketing Informal Rideshare Participants Based On No Law, But To Protect Port Authority Revenue
Do something...
On the post: Why Is The US So Hostile To Foreign Entrepreneurs Who Want To Build Businesses Here?
Come on, Mike...
On the post: Funnyjunk's Lawyer, Charles Carreon, Continues To Lash Out: Accuses Matt Inman Of 'Instigating Security Attacks'
Self defamation
On the post: Duh: The TV Business Is On The Verge Of Collapse
Business is the key word
On the post: Not Only Can You 'Compete With Free' You Have To If You Don't Want Your Business Overrun By Piracy
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On the post: Dear Hollywood: The 'Stakeholders' For Copyright Policy Don't Fit In A Room
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Not only the public...
On the post: Dear Hollywood: The 'Stakeholders' For Copyright Policy Don't Fit In A Room
Re: Re: Re: Not only the public...
On the post: Not Only Can You 'Compete With Free' You Have To If You Don't Want Your Business Overrun By Piracy
Bingo. I open Amazon, click buy, and the book is on my Kindle. It simply could not be easier.
To pirate, I would have to go to TPB (or wherever the hell has pirated books, I have no idea), get the torrent, wait for it to download, email it to my Kindle or tether with a USB cord. Difficult.
This is actually one of those situations where buying is easier than piracy. Amazing.
On the post: Dear Hollywood: The 'Stakeholders' For Copyright Policy Don't Fit In A Room
Re: Not only the public...
On the post: White House's Weak Response To Petition Against ACTA
Whitewashing
On the post: RIAA Can't Figure Out Google's Takedown Tools; Blames Google
Bummer
On the post: NYTimes Draws Connection Between Beastie Boys Lawsuit & Patent Trolls, Realizes IP Hinders Innovation
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On the post: Is Photographing A Meal 'Taking Intellectual Property Away' From A Chef?
Oh, thank god.
WTF is wrong with people.
On the post: TV Networks File Legal Claims Saying Skipping Commercials Is Copyright Infringement
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Those people should obviously be in jail imo, bro.
On the post: TV Networks File Legal Claims Saying Skipping Commercials Is Copyright Infringement
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On the post: TV Networks File Legal Claims Saying Skipping Commercials Is Copyright Infringement
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http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20020715/0130220.shtml
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