So instead of replying to the comment about how this policy is going to fail, you're going to argue semantics. Cute.
Let's try this again:
"Basically, the US copyright policy, like the drug policy, the war on poverty, and the war on terror have failed. Some ACs can't wrap their heads around the fact that PIPA makes other alternatives more prevalent to disregard US copyright law policing the world, instead using FUD to imply that the US is only going to go for their definition of rogue site, which could be Craigslist and Ebay or it could be a fan site that has pictures of a movie.
Since we don't know how the affidavits will work, nor how law enforcement will abuse the system, and since alternatives are already popping up that circumvent the process, expect more people to go underground and websites to become a lot less safe due to the government doing similar processes by making DNS systems less safe for Hollywood's outdated business models."
If there were ever a state that needs better ways to vote, from being the epicenter of learning in the 80s, to the Hollywood police force of today, it's California.
Brown’s veto also shores up support with police unions and the Peace Officers Research Association of California, a police union that opposed the legislation and recently donated $38,900 to Brown’s campaign coffers. “Restricting the authority of a peace officer to search an arrestee unduly restricts their ability to apply the law, fight crime, discover evidence valuable to an investigation and protect the citizens of California,” the association said in a message.
That support would be key if Brown decides to seek a second term.
In the last year alone, at least seven police unions donated more than $12,900 each to Brown. Those unions, including the California Association of Highway Patrolmen and the Sacramento County Deputy Sheriff’s Association, had given Brown more than $160,000 in combined contributions
Whatever he's cooking, he might want to check that he hasn't aroused a dragon. If Google takes this up to the Supreme Court, he's going to need more than a few cookbooks to watch his money go to lawyers.
An ac is probably going to come in here to say that the Pipa will come to put a stop to piracy. From the looks of it, it's yet another attempt to curb behavior in yet another useless plan. I have less confidence that law enforcement can curb piracy than when I read the book "media piracy in emerging economies"
An ac us going to come in here to say that the Pipa will come to put a stop to piracy. From the looks of it, it's yet another attempt to curb behavior in yet another useless plan. I have less confidence that law enforcement can curb piracy than when I read the book "media piracy in emerging economies"
"It’s happening at all levels, small and large. Record shops and independent bookstores close at a steady clip--"
Which is actually the industry's fault in the first place since Napster increased demand for CDs... And there's still used book stores. The entire problem now is trying to archive them and put them online.
"-- newspapers and magazines announce new waves of layoffs."
The power of the internet has allowed the proliferation and dissemination of a BUNCH of new sites for news and magazines. It isn't all analog and obsolete with print now.
" This summer’s bankruptcy of Borders Books — almost 700 stores closed, putting roughly 11,000 people out of work — is the most tangible and recent example. "
And where's the facts about the publishing industry doing better because digital drives the demand for regular books? Thought so.
"One of the last video rental shops in Los Angeles — Rocket Video — just announced that it will close at the end of the month."
Netflix and the "rogue sites" allow for a much larger back catalog than what can be housed in a store. I'm sure there are video stores. The demand for them just isn't there when people can stay home with the popcorn and not worry about sending it back in 2 days.
The sites were unaware of any problems with rights holders before their domains were seized. If the rights holders had reached out and talked to them, all issues could have been avoided without law enforcement twisting rules.
And before you try to rebut, let me explain one last thing. No other country has as many legal alternatives as the US. In regards to music, we have Spotify, Turntable, Hulu, Netflix, among other alternatives.
A place like Brazil has less access to digital services. Europe is getting better but movies still don't cater to them with less options like Netflix. So please, if you're going to retort, I'm interested in seeing something in regards to the foreign markets, not just domestic.
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Let's try this again:
"Basically, the US copyright policy, like the drug policy, the war on poverty, and the war on terror have failed. Some ACs can't wrap their heads around the fact that PIPA makes other alternatives more prevalent to disregard US copyright law policing the world, instead using FUD to imply that the US is only going to go for their definition of rogue site, which could be Craigslist and Ebay or it could be a fan site that has pictures of a movie.
Since we don't know how the affidavits will work, nor how law enforcement will abuse the system, and since alternatives are already popping up that circumvent the process, expect more people to go underground and websites to become a lot less safe due to the government doing similar processes by making DNS systems less safe for Hollywood's outdated business models."
Better?
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If there were ever a state that needs better ways to vote, from being the epicenter of learning in the 80s, to the Hollywood police force of today, it's California.
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No conflict of interest...
That support would be key if Brown decides to seek a second term.
In the last year alone, at least seven police unions donated more than $12,900 each to Brown. Those unions, including the California Association of Highway Patrolmen and the Sacramento County Deputy Sheriff’s Association, had given Brown more than $160,000 in combined contributions
No conflict of interest at all...
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But sometimes, your rants are out of this world and you can't explain yourself without trying to ridicule your audience. Just sayin.
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I meant war on the middle class. Damn errors...
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Basically, the US copyright policy, like the drug policy, the war on poverty, the war on terror and the war on the poor before it, have failed.
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And why does that matter?
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Good time for privacy.
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Take this with a grain of salt. Some of these that look good on the service haven't been busted nor had the pressure cooker put onto them quite yet.
So look for a VPN that provides you service without keeping logs and you should be fine.
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And I'm sure...
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And I'm sure...
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Which is actually the industry's fault in the first place since Napster increased demand for CDs... And there's still used book stores. The entire problem now is trying to archive them and put them online.
"-- newspapers and magazines announce new waves of layoffs."
The power of the internet has allowed the proliferation and dissemination of a BUNCH of new sites for news and magazines. It isn't all analog and obsolete with print now.
" This summer’s bankruptcy of Borders Books — almost 700 stores closed, putting roughly 11,000 people out of work — is the most tangible and recent example. "
And where's the facts about the publishing industry doing better because digital drives the demand for regular books? Thought so.
"One of the last video rental shops in Los Angeles — Rocket Video — just announced that it will close at the end of the month."
Netflix and the "rogue sites" allow for a much larger back catalog than what can be housed in a store. I'm sure there are video stores. The demand for them just isn't there when people can stay home with the popcorn and not worry about sending it back in 2 days.
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The sites were unaware of any problems with rights holders before their domains were seized. If the rights holders had reached out and talked to them, all issues could have been avoided without law enforcement twisting rules.
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Think about how many ads they would sell if the host left to do his own thing.
Someone really needs a look at how much the internet disrupts their business models.
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Or are you suggesting that the ripple effect only works in the downturn?
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I'm sure we've had this conversation before, but I'm also sure you haven't watched how piracy isn't a huge issue either.
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A place like Brazil has less access to digital services. Europe is getting better but movies still don't cater to them with less options like Netflix. So please, if you're going to retort, I'm interested in seeing something in regards to the foreign markets, not just domestic.
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