Let's cut through all the BS and get down to what is really going to happen. The big ISPs, cable companies and other net providers are going to win. They will get what they want, when they want it despite what Mikey & Co are saying. It's going to be just like Ferguson or Staten Island-with only one difference, the corpse lying on the ground won't be that of some kid of an overly profiled racial group. No, in this case it will be Techdirt or the EFF's dead, cold body lying there. But, that's OK. No worries. The US is a capitalistic company where large monolithic companies are allowed to thrive.
Those large monolithic companies would never do anything to hurt their customers, right?
This is America, the authorities would never condone this right?
Anyone with some skills can do an endrun around the big players by building their own ISP. Currently in the US it's illegal(you guys are so fucked up) but, in other countries-like Japan, it's quite legal.
Obviously, I'm not going to do this. Softbank is supplying me with 40 MBPS service for a very low price. Their competitors-OCN, ODN, Tokyo Metallica, SoNet and NTT Data keep sending me flyers, phoning me up and threatening me with better service, lower prices and cheap presents like iphone 6's, iPads or other gimmicks-if only I would switch to their service.
First, I'd like to offer my condolences to the family, friends and comrades in arms of a soldier who was performing his duty when his life was taken from him. He was an NCO in my former regiment, 2347 Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise) of Canada. He died too soon and too young.
Second, I'd like to point out that by arguing, quibbling and fighting on this forum over this topic you are demeaning his death.
Third, I'd like to point out that our PM doesn't speak for all the Canadian people when he makes his opinions known. His time will come and the Canadian people will force him to step down.
Fourth, Canada, unlike our neighbour to the south is not slipping into 3rd World Nation Status. We are a cautious and steadfast nation. We don't start fights but when provoked we will do everything necessary to win-even to the point of burning to ash the said nation's capitol.
Lastly, on November 11th at the 11th hour wear a red poppy and in remembrance of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo pause for a minute and honour him and those who have given their lives for their country.
Sell it to Masayoshi Son of Softbank. He would love having TimeWarner and he could do to US internet, broadband and mobile rates what he did to Japan's rates. I get one bill from Softbank for my internet, mobile phone, ISP and home phone for less than $30/month. And I don't have to worry about tiers, caps or all that BS you stupid Americans have to.
Putin is envious that the United States of America (soon to be the United Socialist States of Amerika) has become the most intrusive force on the planet? Poor guy... Could it be that he can't get away with everything he wants because too many people remember the excesses of the old Soviet Union?
Now, if you could just do something about Aso and Abe I'm sure there would be dozens of salarymen and hundreds of Tokyo bargirls lined up to thank you personally.
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So AC san, how many times have you been arrested? Did the police in Azabu Jauban or Kita ku work you over with a rubber hose?
Ok, elections are supposed to be held every 4 years for the Lower House and half of the House of Councilors gets changed out every 2 years.
The Prime Minister's office is like a revolving door due to the ineptness of the people who usually get elected to the post. The only good PM we've had was Koizumi and Jun chan washed his hands of the entire mess after serving 2 terms in office.
As for the Popo, many of them would have become yaks if they hadn't kept their noses clean as kids. Most of them are lazy and useless when it comes to solving crimes.
And should you be caught doing anything bad, act stupid–better yet act like a retard-drool, mutter "Boku, nihongo wakaranai" make a mess in your pants and watch how quickly they let you go.
lastly, things are changing, it's not a fast change but it's happening. 20yrs from now large parts of Northern Japan will have reverted to wilderness, ghost towns and isolated farmsteads. The population is crashing and there is going to be a massive die off.
But, in the meantime the government keeps making stupid laws that the common people ignore, the bureaucrats keep on stealing from the public till and posters such as the AC and myself will still have a wife, a couple of kids and a mistress or two on the side.
maybe Ditto should move their operation to India or China and ship the glasses/contact lenses from there. bangalore has some cutting edge factories that specialize in optics.
I just recently bought a US600 pair of sunglasses from Oakley that are made in India from their store there for US120. If Ditto wants to sell in the US and avoid the patents issue I suggest they move to a friendlier country.
Spain, kiss your domestic movie/TV industry goodbye
Mike, while you are in Spain why don't you tell them if they buckle under for the US on copyright it will be only a matter of time before they'll be turning over all their assets, rights and IP for the domestic industry to Hollywood.
People will waffle about the little stuff but when you say "Do/Don't do this or that and you will lose any domestic movie, TV or other industry in the country and all the profits and benefits thereof." people will sit up, take notice and take action.
It's like the TPP–US farmers have just said they want full access to the Japanese rice and beef markets (no tariffs, no quotas and no subsidies for the Japanese farmers) and I'm wondering how long it will be before Abe backpeddles on this suicidal (for the LDP) treaty.
OP, you obviously can't/didn't read the original article. Maybe you need to go and brush up on your Japanese 国語はとても無地化しです 397;。These people were prosecuted under an older law and not the new law.
Atari mai! there Brian you got it right regarding Japanese interests. We don't care what you "gaijin" (gaijin=dumb fucking stupid foreigners) thinks or what your companies do–unless it's Chinese or Korean companies infringing on our IP.
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Can the BS
Those large monolithic companies would never do anything to hurt their customers, right?
This is America, the authorities would never condone this right?
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We don't need the telcos or cable companies
Obviously, I'm not going to do this. Softbank is supplying me with 40 MBPS service for a very low price. Their competitors-OCN, ODN, Tokyo Metallica, SoNet and NTT Data keep sending me flyers, phoning me up and threatening me with better service, lower prices and cheap presents like iphone 6's, iPads or other gimmicks-if only I would switch to their service.
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Re: Re: MORE JAILS ARE NEEDED
So, how much will you pay us to burn down Washington and hold the president for ransom?
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Let's put this into perspective
Second, I'd like to point out that by arguing, quibbling and fighting on this forum over this topic you are demeaning his death.
Third, I'd like to point out that our PM doesn't speak for all the Canadian people when he makes his opinions known. His time will come and the Canadian people will force him to step down.
Fourth, Canada, unlike our neighbour to the south is not slipping into 3rd World Nation Status. We are a cautious and steadfast nation. We don't start fights but when provoked we will do everything necessary to win-even to the point of burning to ash the said nation's capitol.
Lastly, on November 11th at the 11th hour wear a red poppy and in remembrance of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo pause for a minute and honour him and those who have given their lives for their country.
Je me souviens
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Softbank
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Welkom to the USSA
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Firefox? Safari? IE? Coming soon????
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Why Bother
NOTICE I'M SAYING US AND NOT AMERICAN.
I'm sure Canada,Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean States would like to work their way up to taking over the title of #1.
I know that India, China, most of SE Asia and Africa will only be paying lip service to any trade pacts they make with the United States and the EU.
As the typical businessman in the PRC is so fond of saying "You roundeyes are just so stupid and gullible."
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This is what happens if you don't believe
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Riding the shortbus
The next time you offer me a ride on the short bus remind me to bring a helmet, flak vest, my elastic band Gatling gun http://hackedgadgets.com/wp-content/2/disintegrator_rubber_band_gun_2.jpg popcorn and beer.
Now, if you could just do something about Aso and Abe I'm sure there would be dozens of salarymen and hundreds of Tokyo bargirls lined up to thank you personally.
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I'm Bored
LinkID Employee #2; Here's a work order from Microsoft to take down infringing content. Check this out! It's for the DMCA takedown of Microsoft's site.
LinkID Employee #1; Let's do it!
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Re: Japan rant
Ok, elections are supposed to be held every 4 years for the Lower House and half of the House of Councilors gets changed out every 2 years.
The Prime Minister's office is like a revolving door due to the ineptness of the people who usually get elected to the post. The only good PM we've had was Koizumi and Jun chan washed his hands of the entire mess after serving 2 terms in office.
As for the Popo, many of them would have become yaks if they hadn't kept their noses clean as kids. Most of them are lazy and useless when it comes to solving crimes.
And should you be caught doing anything bad, act stupid–better yet act like a retard-drool, mutter "Boku, nihongo wakaranai" make a mess in your pants and watch how quickly they let you go.
lastly, things are changing, it's not a fast change but it's happening. 20yrs from now large parts of Northern Japan will have reverted to wilderness, ghost towns and isolated farmsteads. The population is crashing and there is going to be a massive die off.
But, in the meantime the government keeps making stupid laws that the common people ignore, the bureaucrats keep on stealing from the public till and posters such as the AC and myself will still have a wife, a couple of kids and a mistress or two on the side.
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Re: Filesharing
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Give them the button
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I just recently bought a US600 pair of sunglasses from Oakley that are made in India from their store there for US120. If Ditto wants to sell in the US and avoid the patents issue I suggest they move to a friendlier country.
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Spain, kiss your domestic movie/TV industry goodbye
People will waffle about the little stuff but when you say "Do/Don't do this or that and you will lose any domestic movie, TV or other industry in the country and all the profits and benefits thereof." people will sit up, take notice and take action.
It's like the TPP–US farmers have just said they want full access to the Japanese rice and beef markets (no tariffs, no quotas and no subsidies for the Japanese farmers) and I'm wondering how long it will be before Abe backpeddles on this suicidal (for the LDP) treaty.
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Re: message
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Re: correction
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OP goofed!
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Re: Re: Re: "respect copyright"?
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