If they force the deletion of the Streisand Effect article, the effect will cease functioning and suddenly people won't talk about things that are getting censored. Makes sense to me.
I thought the main reason it failed was that the market changed from "the larger the tank and the more gas it guzzles, the cooler you are" to "affordable and efficient japanese economy cars".
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When WE do it, it's fair use. When YOU do it, it's piracy."
Next time someone says "fair use is a defense, not a right", what he really means is "fair use is only for those with fancy expensive lawyers."
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Re: Re: She isn't allowed within 1km of Police HQ?
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On the post: EFF Fights Texas' Claims That Searching A Cell Phone Is No Different Than Searching 'A Pair Of Pants'
Re: Wait, what?
On the post: SEC Finally Says Companies Can Communicate Via Social Media
If you're serious about being a "shareholder", you better check out all the other public venues about your company.
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Re: What about people?
Hey, before we go crazy protecting people, shouldn't we first deal with protecting the universe?
See, I just showed that we shouldn't be crazy about protecting people.
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Re: Re: Going to put a lot of cops in jail that don't need to be there
On the post: US Attorneys Reveal Online Bullying To Explain Why People Who Helped Them Prosecute Aaron Swartz Should Remain Anonymous
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Do you know what straw man means?
On the post: Warner Brothers Thinks What People REALLY Want In A Streaming Service Is Something That Costs More But Offers Less
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I learned that from an episode of Quantum Leap.
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user: xxx
pass: ***
Languages
Add Language->Cornish
You're welcome, Amazon.
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Re: Re: Lesson: commercial interests ruin everything public.
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On the post: Apple Disapproves Sweatshop Game That, Perhaps, Hits A Little Too Close To Home
Re: Apple may be "nannying" customers, but are exploiting laborers.
YOU HAVE BEEN EATEN BY A GRUE.
*** YOU HAVE DIED ***
YOUR SCORE IS: -1 OUT OF 9000, IN 2 MOVES.
THIS GIVES YOU THE RANK OF "SMELLY CORPORATE DOG".
WOULD YOU LIKE TO TRY AGAIN? (Y/N)
On the post: Spanish Government Bows Down To US Pressures Again, Pushes SOPA-Like Law To Appease Hollywood
Re: Yeah, but here's some GOOD news for pirates!
Well, I guess that's one less shill to worry about.
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Re: Re: Re: BEST WIT of the week: "virtual (but totally autonomous) sock-puppet".
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