Every time I had to spend time in a virtual jail cell, I always managed to pick the lock and escape, bribe my way out, neutralize the guards, or kill/befriend another prisoner in a blood sport arena.
Except for Phoenix Wright. There I used legal tricks to keep people OUT of prison.
If the content creators under the major labels would give the people reasonable offers, with reasonable prices, at the ease and convenience that is afforded by 'other' services - then they would reap the benefits far more than the lock-down manner which is commonplace.
It isn't failing because of people who ignore the law. It is failing because of the people who write those laws and pay off government officials to have them enacted.
Math isn't my greatest subject, but adding all of that up, I get $17,185,892.
$17,185,892 =
859,294 meals at $20 a plate
245,512 trips to the gas station at $3.50 gallon regular gasoline (20gal purchase)
179,019 months of home electricity at $96 (920kwh)
21,482 months of rent at $800
24,551 months of groceries for a family of 4 at $700
17,680 months of daycare service for young children at $972
687 Four-door sedans at $25,000
603 Semesters of private non-profit college tuition at $28,500
114 Fully paid 3-bedroom, 2-bath homes at $150,000
The innovator has to keep innovating to stay relevant. It's a point of pride to be the one to say, "See this piece of crap? I made it better! And I'm the first to do it!"
The talented ones get a good reputation, more recognition and business. They become the "go to guy" for the latest and greatest.
Re: Re: Re: WELL, if mis-represented as attack on First Amendment,
WHAT IS YOUR NEW "business model"?
What do 'pirate' services offer that the other media companies don't?
The answer: Easy service, low cost distribution, quick feedback, reliable customer service, and on-demand access. All for an extremely low cost with little overhead.
Personally I'd use a CNC machine (you can make one at home) and craft something superior to IKEA. Load up a design in the software, set the wood and let the machine do its work.
It isn't like a RepRap but the home build process is in the same bent. You can download plans for carving designs the same way you can download 3D models and import them.
As for 3D builds, I suppose you can make a 3D printer filled with a fluid clay material in one canister and an agent in the other (water, glaze, coloring, etc). Then fire the finished product for a replica copy. You could end up with a ceramic mug just like the one that was scanned.
You aren't limited to just plastics any more. I've seen machines that use powders like plaster or corn starch. I don't see why clay powder couldn't also be used.
Any video that features in-game music, audio, visual effects, characters, themes, or any other associated bit and byte falls under the parent company's copyrights.
It's even worse when those games that utilize licensed music and software from OTHER companies. Music games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band series fall under both the copyrights of both the RIAA and the Software Industry.
Madden NFL, FIFA Soccer, 2KSports titles that cover Major League Baseball and National Basketball League, all use licensed material, voices and images of professional announcers and players. As well as trademarked logos - in an arena that's already heavily over protective of it's imagery.
DC Universe Online, Green Lantern, Batman: Arkham Asylum and Arkham City, Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions, Marvel vs. Capcom games all tie into both Marvel Comics (now a subsidiary of Disney) and DC Comics (owned by Warner Bros.) are also licensed by different software developers.
Lord of the Rings, Alien vs Predator, Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean, Indiana Jones, Star Wars, Transformers, The Fast and the Furious and a host of other movie tie-ins are another set of games have a multitude of cross over copyrights.
With so much of a briar patch of copyright and trademark involved, ANY ONE of those entities could file a complaint to have a site taken down. Not just the video. The ENTIRE WEBSITE! So to avoid just the risk of being shut down, internet hosts like Youtube, Vimeo and others will have to block access to users in general. Because that is what companies do. They do what they can to avoid litigation.
ON TOP OF THAT! There are executives in the Entertainment Industry (this includes music, movie, literary, and video game industries) who claim that there is no such thing as "Fair Use."
While a user broadcasting their romp through a virtual world might be seen as fair use. Or a reviewer panning a particularly terrible game (ahem... Duke Nukem) might be covered under Fair Use, it doesn't stop a 'concerned party' from filing a complaint against a website where the entire burden is on the ISPs and web hosts to prove their innocence.
In this regard, SOPA violates the 1st (Free Speech), 4th (Search and Seizure), and 14th (Due Process) Amendments of the U.S. Constitution.
Re: Real Physical shops: try your example in a /jewelry/ store.
Good films can still be made on the cheap. I've seen more fan made and truly independent films posted to YouTube with lower budgets and higher quality than I have seen coming out of Hollywood. It is almost guaranteed the comments section of those films, people will ask, "How come Hollywood can't make something this good?"
A lot of people have this incorrect assumption that higher budget equates to higher quality. With good writing, good direction, and a supportive fan base, you can spend under $10,000 and use that to bring in success.
The Greek myth of Orion and the Dwarf leads to a quote by Isaac Newton. We continue to build upon that which came before us. Imitation isn't just a lead to creativity, but a key process in learning.
If people can't imitate, then they end up reinventing the wheel anyway. Then those people who are truly innovative end getting penalized for copying the older ideas, even if they hadn't. Progress stagnates and everyone loses out.
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Except for Phoenix Wright. There I used legal tricks to keep people OUT of prison.
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It isn't failing because of people who ignore the law. It is failing because of the people who write those laws and pay off government officials to have them enacted.
On the post: Some Data On How Much The Big Media Firms Are Donating To SOPA/PIPA Sponsors
$17,185,892 =
859,294 meals at $20 a plate
245,512 trips to the gas station at $3.50 gallon regular gasoline (20gal purchase)
179,019 months of home electricity at $96 (920kwh)
21,482 months of rent at $800
24,551 months of groceries for a family of 4 at $700
17,680 months of daycare service for young children at $972
687 Four-door sedans at $25,000
603 Semesters of private non-profit college tuition at $28,500
114 Fully paid 3-bedroom, 2-bath homes at $150,000
Averages via quick Google search.
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On the post: Mike Masnick's Favorite Techdirt Posts Of The Week
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The talented ones get a good reputation, more recognition and business. They become the "go to guy" for the latest and greatest.
On the post: Why The Public Is Willing To Rally Against SOPA/PIPA, But Not For It
Re: Re: Re: WELL, if mis-represented as attack on First Amendment,
What do 'pirate' services offer that the other media companies don't?
The answer: Easy service, low cost distribution, quick feedback, reliable customer service, and on-demand access. All for an extremely low cost with little overhead.
Sounds like a viable business model to me.
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Re: "Fine" breakfast product
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Re: Re: !!!
On the post: NY Times Discovers The Coming Legal Battle Over 3D Printing
Re: The key to answer the question...
It isn't like a RepRap but the home build process is in the same bent. You can download plans for carving designs the same way you can download 3D models and import them.
As for 3D builds, I suppose you can make a 3D printer filled with a fluid clay material in one canister and an agent in the other (water, glaze, coloring, etc). Then fire the finished product for a replica copy. You could end up with a ceramic mug just like the one that was scanned.
You aren't limited to just plastics any more. I've seen machines that use powders like plaster or corn starch. I don't see why clay powder couldn't also be used.
On the post: SOPA/PROTECT IP Would Be Hideously Bad For Video Gamers
Re:
Any video that features in-game music, audio, visual effects, characters, themes, or any other associated bit and byte falls under the parent company's copyrights.
It's even worse when those games that utilize licensed music and software from OTHER companies. Music games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band series fall under both the copyrights of both the RIAA and the Software Industry.
Madden NFL, FIFA Soccer, 2KSports titles that cover Major League Baseball and National Basketball League, all use licensed material, voices and images of professional announcers and players. As well as trademarked logos - in an arena that's already heavily over protective of it's imagery.
DC Universe Online, Green Lantern, Batman: Arkham Asylum and Arkham City, Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions, Marvel vs. Capcom games all tie into both Marvel Comics (now a subsidiary of Disney) and DC Comics (owned by Warner Bros.) are also licensed by different software developers.
Lord of the Rings, Alien vs Predator, Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean, Indiana Jones, Star Wars, Transformers, The Fast and the Furious and a host of other movie tie-ins are another set of games have a multitude of cross over copyrights.
With so much of a briar patch of copyright and trademark involved, ANY ONE of those entities could file a complaint to have a site taken down. Not just the video. The ENTIRE WEBSITE! So to avoid just the risk of being shut down, internet hosts like Youtube, Vimeo and others will have to block access to users in general. Because that is what companies do. They do what they can to avoid litigation.
ON TOP OF THAT! There are executives in the Entertainment Industry (this includes music, movie, literary, and video game industries) who claim that there is no such thing as "Fair Use."
While a user broadcasting their romp through a virtual world might be seen as fair use. Or a reviewer panning a particularly terrible game (ahem... Duke Nukem) might be covered under Fair Use, it doesn't stop a 'concerned party' from filing a complaint against a website where the entire burden is on the ISPs and web hosts to prove their innocence.
In this regard, SOPA violates the 1st (Free Speech), 4th (Search and Seizure), and 14th (Due Process) Amendments of the U.S. Constitution.
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Folks, this is not how trademarks work.
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"We need a multi-million dollar game released in 6 months! So be prepared to work 90 hour work weeks and 24 hour shifts!"
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Re: Re: In light of this...
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On the post: Hollywood's Kinder, Gentler DRM: UltraViolet, Getting Slammed In Reviews
Re: Real Physical shops: try your example in a /jewelry/ store.
A lot of people have this incorrect assumption that higher budget equates to higher quality. With good writing, good direction, and a supportive fan base, you can spend under $10,000 and use that to bring in success.
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One thing that the United States needs to do is produce more intellectuals.
On the post: You Are A Mashup Of What You Let Into Your Life
The Greek myth of Orion and the Dwarf leads to a quote by Isaac Newton. We continue to build upon that which came before us. Imitation isn't just a lead to creativity, but a key process in learning.
If people can't imitate, then they end up reinventing the wheel anyway. Then those people who are truly innovative end getting penalized for copying the older ideas, even if they hadn't. Progress stagnates and everyone loses out.
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Re: These protesters are retards
I'm sure they were doing it "for the internetz" as well.
Oh wait...
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