You maximalist types are really freaked out about stuff like this, aren't you? It's amazing that you could actually post comments like this trying to downplay the importance of these campaigns trying to conflate this with arrogance and entitlement.
Traditional game studios get paid by a publisher to do development way in advance and then they create a game. The publishers then distribute the game and make boatloads more money than they paid the developers. Kickstarter is a way for the public to fund the project upfront that they want to see created. The developers get all the money and the consumers not only get the game they want to play but the added satisfaction that without their support the game wouldn't even exist.
You have truly taken pathetic to new heights! Thanks for the full belly laugh!
I wasn't crazy about Steam at first, but it's convenience and super sales outweigh my hate for it's DRM. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that with all the extra money they are raising that this will go cross platform and be part of an upcoming Humble Bundle. That would be an epic win!
The ACTUAL numbers do seem to indicate that there is little to no harm caused by file sharing.
The ACTUAL numbers also indicate that file sharing can have a net positive effect for the artists building exposure and a fan base.
The ACTUAL numbers also indicate that curbing file sharing would be accomplished by offering the consumers what they want through legitimate channels as opposed to increasing ineffective enforcement.
So no, AC 312, the numbers he is working from are not as valid as those claiming no harm when they interpret the real data available.
Torrent sites shutting down is not really that newsworthy. It happens all the time. The nature of the hydra is that when one head dies, at least two more spawn in it's place. BtJunkie closes down and the void is filled shortly. This is just business as usual. Some very large sites have already indicated that they aren't going to be pressured into closing and some others indicated that they might. There's your coverage.
With the outrageous costs of some medication, some people have no choice than to try and obtain a more cost effective source. It's sad and detestable that people try to take advantage of that demographic by selling them counterfeits, but that is a symptom of a larger problem. If we provided cost effective medicine to the disadvantaged they would not be forced to try and get their medications from shady online businesses.
As for your friends that download recent releases, how many of them would spend money, and how much do you think they would spend on these products if they weren't available for download?
Availability isn't the only force that drives piracy, but it on of the main forces that will convert downloaders who are actually willing to pay into paying customers. The artificial release windows drive paying customers to pirate because they don't have the product available through a legitimate channel. People who pirate because they don't want to pay are not the industries customers and no amount of availability will ever change that. The goal of the industry should be to stop lost sales and not focus on people who aren't going to do business with them in the first place.
The maximum statutory damage per non-commercial private infringement is $150,000... this should be the minimum penalty for a bogus takedown, especially one that is based on a commercial scale. Chrysler's ad was in place for commercial gain and they were deprived of that commercial venture by the takedown.
Good morning, Robert. I would challenge you to show me one single instance where the copyright holders have needed any help aside from their swollen wallets? They have already purchased extended copyright terms beyond any resemblance of fairness based on the original agreement with the public, they have purchased ever more draconian legislation which they have missed not a single opportunity to abuse, and finally they seem to have no problem extracting multi-million dollar judgements against housewives and students with no regard for due process or constitutionally excessive statutory damages. So if you could maybe just show one instance where the EFF hasn't acted in the interests of those that actually need their help, I'd really appreciate it.
I too am not interested in watching the Super Bowl this year. If the Ravens had been in the Super Bowl this year I would definitely be watching the Super Bowl with several friends this Super Bowl Sunday at a Super Bowl party. But alas, The Ravens didn't make it into the Super Bowl, so I'm sure I can find something better to do while the Super Bowl is on... like burning Tom Brady (previous Super Bowl MVP) and Eli Manning (previous Super Bowl winner) in effigy. For everyone that does watch the Super Bowl I hope you enjoy the Big Game!
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Ok, that's a reasonable example, but what do you think the prevalence of this activity would be? Do we punish the millions of people who don't have access to watch the game simply because a handful of people might want to watch better commercials? While I understand that may be the industry position, it's completely disproportionate and in the end it's just spiteful.
The question I have to ask is why would anyone stream the game over the computer if they could simply tune into TV and watch it?
The only reason that I can think of for anyone to stream the game would be if they had no other way to view it. Streaming shouldn't do anything but increase the total viewers. I mean seriously, who's going to say "forget watching the game in free HDTV OTA... let's go watch it all pixilated on my 19" computer monitor! I love when the stream freezes... so much better than TV!!!!"
I can kind of understand wanting to stop PPV streams, but this is a free broadcast. Anyone who can watch on TV is going to do so. People trying to stream the game are people who don't have a TV option like living in a country where it isn't broadcast or perhaps they are at work without TV access. Every stream is an additional viewer, not someone choosing that medium over the higher quality option.
There are laws regarding defamation and libel that are conveniently in place for reacting to these types of issues. What has been seen cannot be unseen. State sponsored censorship because someone is embarrassed by someone else divulging private information or regrets something they said online is not justifiable. When you post something online you acknowledge the chance that it becomes public. When you tell someone something in confidence you acknowledge they might not keep your secret. Saying that's private or I want a do over is nice and all, but it shouldn't force the rest of the world to change to fit your view on reality.
If you want to be forgotten, the only way to do so is to never have been known in the first place.
There are laws regarding defamation and libel that are conveniently in place for reacting to these types of issues. What has been seen cannot be unseen. State sponsored censorship because someone is embarrassed by someone else divulging private information or regrets something they said online is not justifiable. When you post something online you acknowledge the chance that it becomes public. When you tell someone something in confidence you acknowledge they might not keep your secret. Saying that's private or I want a do over is nice and all, but it shouldn't force the rest of the world to change to fit your view on reality.
If you want to be forgotten, the only way to do so is to never have been known in the first place.
I can agree to wanting to be able to edit a comment for a spelling mistake or grammatical error. Especially here on Techdirt, I'm at work a lot when I'm browsing the site and trying to get my 2 cents in or devour a delicious troll in between clients and the fat finger syndrome makes me seem like English is a second language. I'm just not a proficient typist and poor at proofreading when distracted. As I hit the submit button, I see the mistake, and I want to change it but too late... Meh, people in hell want ice water and they don't get what they want either. This is the cost of doing business with the internet. It's appalling to me that the EU would impose this type of liability and administrative burden against those that retain the data. When you give something to the public it belongs to the public. No amount of remorse or entitlement will change that. What if something was printed in the newspaper? Would the paper have to track down every copy sold, destroy it, and replace it with a redacted version? There is a word for this behavior, and it's called censorship and it's always wrong.
Agreed. As for the Green Lantern movie, I haven't seen it, but everyone I know who has told me not to waste my time. The two animated GL movies are worth a watch though: First Flight and Emerald Nights.
I had a similar experience with Street Fighter 4 to that which you had with Arkham City. Bought it on Steam under a 75% off sale and it wanted me to setup some Microsoft Live account (also don't have a 360). For 5 bucks I chalked it up as a lesson and deleted it. 60 bucks for Arkham City and I'd have been pissed. When a downloadable cracked version is easier to play than the legitimate purchased version there is a serious problem. What have I learned from all this? Capcom will never get another dime of my money, and although I've been looking forward to Arkham City once it comes down in price, it just got crossed off my wishlist. Great job there, Big Content (thanks bob)... you just shot yourself in the foot again!
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Your "filters" told the masses they wanted to see 4 Twilight films with a fifth due out later this year...
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You maximalist types are really freaked out about stuff like this, aren't you? It's amazing that you could actually post comments like this trying to downplay the importance of these campaigns trying to conflate this with arrogance and entitlement.
Traditional game studios get paid by a publisher to do development way in advance and then they create a game. The publishers then distribute the game and make boatloads more money than they paid the developers. Kickstarter is a way for the public to fund the project upfront that they want to see created. The developers get all the money and the consumers not only get the game they want to play but the added satisfaction that without their support the game wouldn't even exist.
You have truly taken pathetic to new heights! Thanks for the full belly laugh!
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The ACTUAL numbers also indicate that file sharing can have a net positive effect for the artists building exposure and a fan base.
The ACTUAL numbers also indicate that curbing file sharing would be accomplished by offering the consumers what they want through legitimate channels as opposed to increasing ineffective enforcement.
So no, AC 312, the numbers he is working from are not as valid as those claiming no harm when they interpret the real data available.
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Availability isn't the only force that drives piracy, but it on of the main forces that will convert downloaders who are actually willing to pay into paying customers. The artificial release windows drive paying customers to pirate because they don't have the product available through a legitimate channel. People who pirate because they don't want to pay are not the industries customers and no amount of availability will ever change that. The goal of the industry should be to stop lost sales and not focus on people who aren't going to do business with them in the first place.
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Chris Dodd so stupid it takes him 30 minutes to make minute rice...
Chris Dodd so stupid he tripped over a cordless phone...
Chris Dodd so stupid he sits on the TV and watches the couch...
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The only reason that I can think of for anyone to stream the game would be if they had no other way to view it. Streaming shouldn't do anything but increase the total viewers. I mean seriously, who's going to say "forget watching the game in free HDTV OTA... let's go watch it all pixilated on my 19" computer monitor! I love when the stream freezes... so much better than TV!!!!"
I can kind of understand wanting to stop PPV streams, but this is a free broadcast. Anyone who can watch on TV is going to do so. People trying to stream the game are people who don't have a TV option like living in a country where it isn't broadcast or perhaps they are at work without TV access. Every stream is an additional viewer, not someone choosing that medium over the higher quality option.
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If you want to be forgotten, the only way to do so is to never have been known in the first place.
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I had a similar experience with Street Fighter 4 to that which you had with Arkham City. Bought it on Steam under a 75% off sale and it wanted me to setup some Microsoft Live account (also don't have a 360). For 5 bucks I chalked it up as a lesson and deleted it. 60 bucks for Arkham City and I'd have been pissed. When a downloadable cracked version is easier to play than the legitimate purchased version there is a serious problem. What have I learned from all this? Capcom will never get another dime of my money, and although I've been looking forward to Arkham City once it comes down in price, it just got crossed off my wishlist. Great job there, Big Content (thanks bob)... you just shot yourself in the foot again!
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