Basically, they have to deport 400,000 people at the behest of Congress. People that have had few problems with the law, disproportionately Latino, and have American children that have to deal with not being able to grow up with one of their parents.
Then, to add to this story, the detainment is one of the worst punitive damages I've seen. Maggot ridden food, private security force that is abusive, rape allegations that aren't reviewed, and ICE agents that bully the people that do complain.
In my mind, it is better to deny access " in case" rather than waiting for the lawsuits on the other side. Pervs enjoying their porn in plain view of everyone is for me many times worse than a transgender person who can't happen to access their community website through a free, bonus internet service. Remember, no warranties expressed or implied here!
... Right, the concept of "collateral damage" seems lost on you.
" I've asked over and over how you'd expect to scrape together and lay out $100M to make a movie as in Mike's /own/ example, and except for his lame dodges that investment is a separate prior decision and "sunk (or fixed) costs" don't affect pricing, both of which are obviously not true and only repeat that he ignores those costs because the only way that marginal costs /can/ be considered as at all relevant, I've no answer."
Simple. Make 10 smaller films with the money and sparse it out over webisodes or other things that people want to watch instead of the blockbuster suck fest such as the Green Lantern. Or maybe you need to pay attention to where new content is coming from.
Actually, point a finger at Activision and the yearly DLCs for its games PLUS new games.
Capcom may be bad with a few games, but when I look at the SF4 series, most of it is just DLC for costumes which aren't important. Activision is more of a money whore with Call of Duty to the point that they made it an artform.
Since premium subscribers will be getting the maps and other content before the rest of the community is able to buy it, nonsubscribers are going to be walking into content that the hardcore players have been practicing and mastering for days, if not weeks. It's going to be a bloodbath. There will be no moments of learning the new maps and modes along with the rest of the community; you're going to be going up against pros who know all the good hiding spots and tactical positions from your very first session until your last. Unless, of course, you're willing to pay to get the content early.
Clan support will also be beefed up, with premium clan features that allow your clan to level up as well as your character, and to unlock items and features specific to your clan. Your clan could earn its own double-XP weekend, and of course you'll be able to compete against other clans and test your mettle. Both players and clans can take part in competitive matches for real-world prizes, and Activision promises these matches will be refereed by actual people, and open to players of all skill levels.
Basically, it's all hardcore or don't bother showing up. That game is ridiculous when you factor in the prizes that they're giving away for playing nonstop.
There's some DLC that is good. DLC for cosmetic changes and differentiate the game, that's fine.
But this is to complete a section of the game that's already part of the game, and if you're a completionist, it's almost like taking away important parts of the story.
I was thinking that Zach had it right that, that perhaps the companies were doing something pretty good to differentiate the game and give different stores incentives. But now that I'm reading it, it's the same story as the DRM of Ubisoft. It's an artificial barrier to the game, and from all looks the game is pretty sweet with content. It's still a money grab, but damn does it suck for the gamers who rent.
I wonder... Is it possible to teach children through Khan Academy and a home schooling regimen? It seems a lot more could be learned by giving parents more choices in how their children study rather than governmental interference.
"I am just surprised that none of you can spot what is effectively "paid informercial, starring Mike Masnick".
Does the term "sold out" mean anything to you?"
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And when he does have commentary on these paid infomercials, you want to say he "sold out"?
When he's specifically given people multiple platforms to express themselves such as all open comments here on TD as well as Step2 for discussing business models?
I'm pretty sure he has control of the types of "infomercials" he wants to be a part of.
Quite frankly, I don't think that phrase means what you think it means.
"I rather much doubt there was anyone outside of a movie theater with a "Motion Pictures Are Killing the Theater Industry". That is embelishment to try to make the huge gaps between actual facts disappear."
So you want just facts? Or do you have a counter argument?
I'd almost agree with you, but I wouldn't call the motion control stuff a gimmick that won't save Nintendo.
Given that MS and Sony have sought to copy that (after deriding it the year before) with Kinect and PSMove, respectively.
It is. Nintendo hasn't put up as many games with motion controls recently. It was used to garner interest, but think of it as the ROB system from the Nintendo era.
But even now, the Kinect and Move are NOT good for motion control. Sure, the Kinect has a lot of gimmicks that can be hacked for enjoyment, but there is no reason to pursue games with motion controls when people don't have space or it has wonky stuff it does in regards to games.
I think, cynically, that he's not bothered about people modding their consoles. If they're going to buy legit games from europe, nintendo still get the money, if the console breaks, the waranty is void.
Unfortunately, that's not true. Yes, Nintendo of Europe gets the money, but Fils-Aime's main focus is to try to make as much money for Nintendo of America as possible.
Also, why won't the game(s) in question get released stateside?
One, the games are considered "Hardcore" games.
It's also because Nintendo is instead focusing on the Wii U. Nintendo has made it abundantly clear they don't like their fans. Fans of the Mother series are thrown in with fans of Operation Rainfall in Nintendo's contempt. IIRC, Nintendo is focusing on pushing out the Wii U, but this debacle with the Operation isn't going to go over well with fans.
"And, of course, you give no argument. Just like Mike."
I'm not familiar with La Chappelle and from all intents, everything seems to be an inspiration. But saying that these images in Rihanna's video are La Chappelle's when they're inspired by him is ridiculous. Saying he's owed money because somehow, he owns the idea of BDSM makes you look bad for trying to defend the fact that there is now no difference between ideas and expression. But this is not the first time that a judge has attacked this part of copyright. Link
Now, copyright law (again) does not cover ideas. You only get a copyright on the expression, but not the idea.
So where is the line while you're saying "everything is FUD?" It makes no sense how he ruled. Link
For instance, the court pointed out that the video's "Pink Room Scene" and LaChapelle's "Striped Face" photograph both feature women dominating men in a domestic scene. That subject is not protectable, the court noted, because "the subjects flow naturally from the chosen idea" of sadomasochism.
But the particular way that Rihanna's video portrayed the scenes--including the set, wardrobe, "generally frantic mood" and lighting--was "substantially similar" to LaChapelle images, even if all the details were not identical, the court concluded.
So they express the idea of sadomasochism, with an obvious homage to LaChappelle, but LaChappelle owns the copyright to the pictures that have a few similarities to Rihanna's video sharing the same overall theme. Sorry, the judge is beyond confused. He's out of his league on this one.
Finally, if you're going to try to criticize someone, you would do a lot better if you kept it in a similar field as the comments. Your analogy is pretty poor. You set up a false dichotomy based on your own definitions.
And still, there's no line if the judge doesn't know where idea starts and expression stops or vice versa.
Now stop spreading FUD based on a poorly thought out response on your part.
Ah, copyright trolls act like patent trolls in suing the successful people. Meanwhile infringement continues to occur as people continue to dance, sing, play games, and infringe. That's a great system where expression is stamped out or expensive because of arbitrary laws to restrict people.
Give me a break with all of the maximalist whining.
Gaming - Look into Gog which took off the regionalization for games. You'll have a great delivery system that you can price match with the UK or the US for the best one.
"Do you think having an extortion racket work on the artists behalf will earn them a following or even a decent living? Do you think threatening music venues will make them increase in number? "
It won't and that's obvious. I talked to one person who swears up and down by ASCAP, believing them to be helping artists. Which would be great and all but he calls businesses that don't pay their compulsory licenses ignorant.
How the heck can you call yourself a person trying to help artists when you shut down all the venues for muzak, art, or whatever else? It's sad.
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Basically, they have to deport 400,000 people at the behest of Congress. People that have had few problems with the law, disproportionately Latino, and have American children that have to deal with not being able to grow up with one of their parents.
Then, to add to this story, the detainment is one of the worst punitive damages I've seen. Maggot ridden food, private security force that is abusive, rape allegations that aren't reviewed, and ICE agents that bully the people that do complain.
Private police force for the rich indeed.
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... Right, the concept of "collateral damage" seems lost on you.
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Re: This isn't even polemical.
Simple. Make 10 smaller films with the money and sparse it out over webisodes or other things that people want to watch instead of the blockbuster suck fest such as the Green Lantern. Or maybe you need to pay attention to where new content is coming from.
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Capcom may be bad with a few games, but when I look at the SF4 series, most of it is just DLC for costumes which aren't important. Activision is more of a money whore with Call of Duty to the point that they made it an artform.
Since premium subscribers will be getting the maps and other content before the rest of the community is able to buy it, nonsubscribers are going to be walking into content that the hardcore players have been practicing and mastering for days, if not weeks. It's going to be a bloodbath. There will be no moments of learning the new maps and modes along with the rest of the community; you're going to be going up against pros who know all the good hiding spots and tactical positions from your very first session until your last. Unless, of course, you're willing to pay to get the content early.
Clan support will also be beefed up, with premium clan features that allow your clan to level up as well as your character, and to unlock items and features specific to your clan. Your clan could earn its own double-XP weekend, and of course you'll be able to compete against other clans and test your mettle. Both players and clans can take part in competitive matches for real-world prizes, and Activision promises these matches will be refereed by actual people, and open to players of all skill levels.
Basically, it's all hardcore or don't bother showing up. That game is ridiculous when you factor in the prizes that they're giving away for playing nonstop.
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But this is to complete a section of the game that's already part of the game, and if you're a completionist, it's almost like taking away important parts of the story.
I was thinking that Zach had it right that, that perhaps the companies were doing something pretty good to differentiate the game and give different stores incentives. But now that I'm reading it, it's the same story as the DRM of Ubisoft. It's an artificial barrier to the game, and from all looks the game is pretty sweet with content. It's still a money grab, but damn does it suck for the gamers who rent.
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Does the term "sold out" mean anything to you?"
So wait...
You come to the blog for free...
You post anonymously for free...
You can add commentary on the site for free...
Choose to give Mike money for articles for free...
And when he does have commentary on these paid infomercials, you want to say he "sold out"?
When he's specifically given people multiple platforms to express themselves such as all open comments here on TD as well as Step2 for discussing business models?
I'm pretty sure he has control of the types of "infomercials" he wants to be a part of.
Quite frankly, I don't think that phrase means what you think it means.
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So you want just facts? Or do you have a counter argument?
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Given that MS and Sony have sought to copy that (after deriding it the year before) with Kinect and PSMove, respectively.
It is. Nintendo hasn't put up as many games with motion controls recently. It was used to garner interest, but think of it as the ROB system from the Nintendo era.
But even now, the Kinect and Move are NOT good for motion control. Sure, the Kinect has a lot of gimmicks that can be hacked for enjoyment, but there is no reason to pursue games with motion controls when people don't have space or it has wonky stuff it does in regards to games.
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I see your 10,000 words and raise you a game
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Unfortunately, that's not true. Yes, Nintendo of Europe gets the money, but Fils-Aime's main focus is to try to make as much money for Nintendo of America as possible.
Also, why won't the game(s) in question get released stateside?
One, the games are considered "Hardcore" games.
It's also because Nintendo is instead focusing on the Wii U. Nintendo has made it abundantly clear they don't like their fans. Fans of the Mother series are thrown in with fans of Operation Rainfall in Nintendo's contempt. IIRC, Nintendo is focusing on pushing out the Wii U, but this debacle with the Operation isn't going to go over well with fans.
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I'm not familiar with La Chappelle and from all intents, everything seems to be an inspiration. But saying that these images in Rihanna's video are La Chappelle's when they're inspired by him is ridiculous. Saying he's owed money because somehow, he owns the idea of BDSM makes you look bad for trying to defend the fact that there is now no difference between ideas and expression. But this is not the first time that a judge has attacked this part of copyright. Link
Now, copyright law (again) does not cover ideas. You only get a copyright on the expression, but not the idea.
So where is the line while you're saying "everything is FUD?" It makes no sense how he ruled. Link
For instance, the court pointed out that the video's "Pink Room Scene" and LaChapelle's "Striped Face" photograph both feature women dominating men in a domestic scene. That subject is not protectable, the court noted, because "the subjects flow naturally from the chosen idea" of sadomasochism.
But the particular way that Rihanna's video portrayed the scenes--including the set, wardrobe, "generally frantic mood" and lighting--was "substantially similar" to LaChapelle images, even if all the details were not identical, the court concluded.
So they express the idea of sadomasochism, with an obvious homage to LaChappelle, but LaChappelle owns the copyright to the pictures that have a few similarities to Rihanna's video sharing the same overall theme. Sorry, the judge is beyond confused. He's out of his league on this one.
Finally, if you're going to try to criticize someone, you would do a lot better if you kept it in a similar field as the comments. Your analogy is pretty poor. You set up a false dichotomy based on your own definitions.
And still, there's no line if the judge doesn't know where idea starts and expression stops or vice versa.
Now stop spreading FUD based on a poorly thought out response on your part.
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causing a perpetual cycle of people to sue.
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Give me a break with all of the maximalist whining.
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It won't and that's obvious. I talked to one person who swears up and down by ASCAP, believing them to be helping artists. Which would be great and all but he calls businesses that don't pay their compulsory licenses ignorant.
How the heck can you call yourself a person trying to help artists when you shut down all the venues for muzak, art, or whatever else? It's sad.
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Patents are used to help them make more money at the behest of various countries. It's amazing...
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