Apple has patented a piece of technology which would allow government and police to block transmission of information, including video and photographs, from any public gathering or venue they deem “sensitive”, and “protected from externalities.”
In other words, these powers will have control over what can and cannot be documented on wireless devices during any public event.
Care to comment on the subject matte.... oh wait, you are not capable. NVM, sorry I assumed you were not a total fukwit. Does if feel good to know that you are on par with this fellow?
As someone who has had to rank about 1200 sites in my day. I can tell you assuredly that his is not going to do shit.
Google lowers the ranking of shady sites so more legit sites can rise to the top? Ok then, so free streaming site ranks for x search query. If hollywood does not provide legit options, there is nothing to be ranked about the so called rouge sites and nothing changes across what folks are searching for in the first place.
"My wife received an email stating her work location... And that they know what she looks like.
You wouldn't be worried?"
Conventional wisdom would dictate that you should be but, in reality, meh, not really...
Anyone dumb enough to do that completely misses the point of our vitriol in the first place and its likely some zit faced kid in mom's basement thinking he is part of something important.
As for what you should do it about, well, you were party to jacking up someone's business.
Perhaps collectively, with the others, come up with a way to compensate the guy and help to get his site back up.
It is actually hard to get my head around this one. I tried to point out a few things to one of them on their blog, but it is of course moderated so I doubt it will show up. I was however nice about it and posted a link to this article.
On the post: This Is Not Transparency: TPP Delegates Refuses To Reveal Text, Refuse To Discuss Leaked Text
Moderated?
Just sayin...
Nigel
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It only gets worse
Apple has patented a piece of technology which would allow government and police to block transmission of information, including video and photographs, from any public gathering or venue they deem “sensitive”, and “protected from externalities.”
In other words, these powers will have control over what can and cannot be documented on wireless devices during any public event.
http://rt.com/news/apple-patent-transmission-block-408/
Not a good week for sanity.
Nigel
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The wheels of justice would come to grinding halt.
N.
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Re:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/panorama/hi/front_page/newsid_9693000/9693594.stm skip to 1:30 or so.
I feel bad for the AC. It must be lonely at the bottom of the food chain.
Nigel
On the post: Kickstarter Campaign To Fund New Short Stories For The Public Domain
Very Cool
And, don't mind the AC's around here. It's a glass half empty thing.
Nigel
On the post: Copyright Holders Still Sending DMCA Takedowns On Content That's Been Gone For Months
Re:
What about that do you find confusing?
Explain the logic in sending DMCA complaints to sites that don't even exist, please. At least try to back up your bullshit.
N.
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cant join
I just tried a few more times as well. Its not working in FF.
I like the shirt as well lol..
Nigel
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actually...
N.
On the post: Father Of The Video Game Console Showed Off 'Set Top Box' Idea In 1973
whoa
I will leave it with... " Prior art bitches"
Nigel
On the post: Google Caves To Hollywood Pressure: Will Now Punish Sites That Get Lots Of 'Valid' DMCA Notices
Re: Re:
too much coffee today.
N.
On the post: Google Caves To Hollywood Pressure: Will Now Punish Sites That Get Lots Of 'Valid' DMCA Notices
Re:
As someone who has had to rank about 1200 sites in my day. I can tell you assuredly that his is not going to do shit.
Google lowers the ranking of shady sites so more legit sites can rise to the top? Ok then, so free streaming site ranks for x search query. If hollywood does not provide legit options, there is nothing to be ranked about the so called rouge sites and nothing changes across what folks are searching for in the first place.
Cream rises to the top, shit sinks to the bottom.
Nigel
On the post: Legit Ebook Lending Site Taken Down By An Angry Twitmob Of Writers [UPDATED]
You missed everything important, you missed the end of the debate and you posted 3x at once.
Nigel
On the post: Legit Ebook Lending Site Taken Down By An Angry Twitmob Of Writers [UPDATED]
You wouldn't be worried?"
Conventional wisdom would dictate that you should be but, in reality, meh, not really...
Anyone dumb enough to do that completely misses the point of our vitriol in the first place and its likely some zit faced kid in mom's basement thinking he is part of something important.
As for what you should do it about, well, you were party to jacking up someone's business.
Perhaps collectively, with the others, come up with a way to compensate the guy and help to get his site back up.
Nigel
On the post: Video Of Dotcom Raid Revealed, As NZ Police Admit It Was 'Over The Top'
Contrary to popular opinion
Certainly considering what was done to him and the facts surrounding it.
Nigel
On the post: Legit Ebook Lending Site Taken Down By An Angry Twitmob Of Writers [UPDATED]
Re:
I think she meant "MEIN Choice" She still doesn't get it either.
"Nasty and threatening emails or comments will be forward to the police and FBI as HATE mail to face full enforcement of the law!!!"
How about you blow out your ass and learn how to spell.
Nigel
On the post: Legit Ebook Lending Site Taken Down By An Angry Twitmob Of Writers [UPDATED]
My head hurts
Presumably she will at least be able to read it.
Nigel
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Nigel
On the post: No, 99% Of All Filmmakers Shouldn't Crowdfund... But An Awful Lot Should Be Testing It Out
I am all for putting my foot up Hollywood's ass but no one on this side of the fence ever suggested it was easy.
That crowdfunding is kick ass does not make it impervious to turning itself into the Myspace of out of the box thinking.
And not to be a nuthugger.. because I am about to sound like one.... the common factor here being human and awesome(runs for cover)
Nigel
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Re: Four Words:
N.
On the post: What Would You Like To Hear In A Techdirt Podcast?
How bout....
That being said, topics that lend for pondering solutions to issues we often discuss here.
We know the problems, lets chew on some solutions, theoretical or otherwise.
Nigel
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