"Does Mike Rogers think so little of the American public that he believes they won't actually read what Snowden wrote and realize that Rogers is flat out lying?" Yes, yes he does. And he's absolutely right.
There is no inequity. An author or musician only gets money once per copy upon that copy's first sale. If they sell the original manuscript, which is the equivalent of the artist's original painting, they would be paid for it once just like the artist.
Re: Of course-- but we do ban brandishing a banana
Except you tried to change the original argument from banning bananas to banning brandishing them. That verb belongs to you, not the original argument. Yes, it may be illegal to use a banana to rob a bank. It is not illegal to own, possess, or consume or banana. Or carry one into a bank.
Isn't threatening someone if they don't do something outright blackmail? It's weird to bring that up here on a non-Copyright post, but it sure seems like "take down the stuff mentioning us or we'll have you arrested for stealing" is pretty blatant.
By that logic, there should be a shoe-size threshold as well. Proposal: US Mens size 10 or smaller, you're free to keep your foot odor to yourself (provided the blueshirts don't detect any anomalies such as a loose heel or an unfamiliar knot). Size 10 or greater, remove your shoes for screening. While the rule only applies to Men's sizes, profiling is wrong so if you have a women's size 10 or higher you may also be asked to remove your shoes for screening.
If your footwear is European sized, no matter what the size you must remove them for screening because you've clearly done business or traveled abroad and therefore are subject to enhanced screening. Once screened, said footwear will be turned over to ICE at the International Terminal to ensure it isn't counterfeit or infringing on a copyright. If it is, you will be subject to rendition to a secret holding cell at Disney headquarters. But if you're cleared after all this, you are free to continue to your gate where you'll have an unobstructed view of your plane taking off without you.
"However, I don't think I've ever heard the level of dislike towards an owner like the publicly expressed feelings many fans have towards Dan Snyder."
I think the hatred of Al Davis by Raiders fans (of which I am not) is worse, but he isn't suing them (just the league and former coaching staff). Kinda gives credence to the Streisand Effect point you made.
...she should be trying to solve is "why is someone paying me to write about economics for grown-ups when I may not even be qualified to advise 7 and 8 year olds"?
Funny, I've occasionally and briefly considered how nice it would be if politicians were similarly certified so the voters would know whether or not they're competent to hold the office. Then you'd need to certify the voters to make sure they're competent enough to understand the politician certification process.
Then I rejoin reality and laugh it off. If he wants to stimulate discussion, get a Twitter account or a blog. Legislation at any level is the final step, not the exploration.
...goes a long way with journalists, apparently. All Techdirt has to do is rebrand as TDT and maybe all those journalists will start parroting you instead.
This passes in the U.K. the day after J.K. Rowling states "I'm quite sure in the not-too-distant future, I will bring out another book." When she was hungry, she was publishing a book a year. Then every other year. Now it's been 3 years since the last (and counting).
Yep, those Harry Potter copyrights have really encouraged her to keep contributing to the arts and sciences.
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Parallel?
On the post: Former NSA/CIA Boss' Anger Issues: Claims Senate Staffers Are 'Sissies' And Wyden Isn't 'Acting Like A Man'
You know, because it's called a "hearing", not a "knowing".
On the post: Rep. Mike Rogers Goes On National TV To Lie About NSA Programs And Snowden
Rhetorical Question, but "Yes"
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On the post: US Copyright Office Seeking Comments On Resale Royalties For Visual Artists
I Don't Think So
On the post: Just Because A Banana Can Be Used To Rob A Bank, It Doesn't Mean We Ban Bananas
Re: Of course-- but we do ban brandishing a banana
On the post: Gym Allegedly Threatens To Call Police On Blogger For Blogging That Its Prices Were A Bit High
Blackmail?
On the post: Size Matters: Why The TSA Fears Thirteen-Inch Laptops, But Not Eleven-Inch Ones
Shoes at the Airport
If your footwear is European sized, no matter what the size you must remove them for screening because you've clearly done business or traveled abroad and therefore are subject to enhanced screening. Once screened, said footwear will be turned over to ICE at the International Terminal to ensure it isn't counterfeit or infringing on a copyright. If it is, you will be subject to rendition to a secret holding cell at Disney headquarters. But if you're cleared after all this, you are free to continue to your gate where you'll have an unobstructed view of your plane taking off without you.
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On the post: Apple May Get To Remove Obvious Features From Android
Now if they could just...
On the post: If You Don't Offer Legit Versions, Is It That Big A Surprise That People Want Unauthorized Copies?
Rosetta Stone Banner Ad...
On the post: Redskins Owner Sues Local Paper Over Satirical Listing Of Grievances... Making Sure More People Read It
Al Davis Proves the Point
I think the hatred of Al Davis by Raiders fans (of which I am not) is worse, but he isn't suing them (just the league and former coaching staff). Kinda gives credence to the Streisand Effect point you made.
On the post: Amazon Believes In Free Speech For Pedophiles, But Not For Wikileaks?
It doesn't pay...
On the post: Patents Getting In The Way Of Saving Lives; Fabry Disease Sufferers Petition US Gov't To Step In
Sounds like DRM for Humans...
On the post: Financial Columnist Stands By Her Claim That Kids Giving Away Lemonade Are Destroying America
The real puzzle...
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Called it
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Sexting
On the post: Michigan Politician Proposes Bill To Regulate Journalists So He Can Tell You Which Reporters To Trust
Then I rejoin reality and laugh it off. If he wants to stimulate discussion, get a Twitter account or a blog. Legislation at any level is the final step, not the exploration.
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TLA credibility...
On the post: Digital Economy Bill Shoved Through With Minor Modifications
Yep, those Harry Potter copyrights have really encouraged her to keep contributing to the arts and sciences.
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