If a public speaker (congressional rep) within the state says something over a mic+speaker (electronic device), that annoys me, or is intended to annoy me or anyone else.. can I then sue? Can they be charged?
A law limiting the amount of salary + options a former congressman can draw from a company they own less than 25% of to four times their congressional salary upon leaving...
Of course, then they would start consulting companies, and simply make 100% of their profits as an owner of a lobbying consultation company.
On the same note, the hotel doesn't get to quadruple capacity for near zero cost, and an airline does not either... if either of these were the case, and a hotel chain could simply TARDIS up some extra rooms for almost nothing, you bet people would probably expect nearly free rooms.
There is nothing artificially scarce about the number of rooms in a hotel, or seats on a plane... If a flight is nearly empty, airlines will often consolidate flights to save expenses, and hotels will very often drop their rates during off seasons, or ofter more exceptional breaks when they have shortages for the current night.
It costs a few cents (literally less than 10) to distribute a song on iTunes. But they complain that the cost is too low, and their cut isn't high enough. Apple earns $0.30 using their dime's worth of infrastructure... The studios get $0.70 (minus about $0.12 if they pay the royalties as a sale like they're supposed to), for no extra work. But they still complain.
iTunes absolutely shows you can compete with free. Music piracy has dropped through the floor, and made Apple one of the largest companies on the planet all from offering a product at reasonable rates (to most). You will never eliminate piracy, and you will never satisfy everyone. They key is allowing for a market balance with the lowest possible total expense, and the highest possible total profit. iTunes does that.. suing MegaUpload, and other sites does not. SOPA/PIPA/PPA/etc do nothing towards competing or making money... all they will do is raise the burden on the public as a whole (government regulation, enforcement, etc cost money). I think that studios/corporations should have to pay "property taxes" for intellectual property.
The rest of the world is going in the same direction. Just look at Britain, the EU, Australia and other countries. China's IP system is even more messed up in a lot of ways. If you think it's *just* the USA, you're not paying attention.
Whenever I sign an employment contract, I strike out that line... generally without issue, and state that work for hire on company time, on premises is the company's, and will sign that, but never "all works" or similar wording.
The original Team Fortress plugin for Quake 1 was free. TF/TF2/TFC were add-ons to other games as incentive to buy. It wasn't an audience that was gained through only heavy marketing. Valve gained a lot of its' following by understanding the community they serve and offering competative products that work well. Like Apple did with iTunes... A lot of games on Steam just work, and do so well. The problem children are the "A" title games that have their own DRM on top of the steam requirement.
With the painting, you have the original (Master) that was paid for... beyond that, the CD you got was itself a copy, not the original (with original rights).
Beyond this, in some countries, artists are asserting rights over original works that were sold... I don't think it's right, just pointing out the difference.
I have a friend who is in Sr. Mgt for a fortune 100 corporation. One of their strategies for disruptive technology is to use the legal system to bury said entity under lawsuits until said entity dies in bankruptcy.
I have very little faith in our government and legal system so long as this is a reasonable strategy. I am fairly certain that his company isn't alone in this.
A corporation creates nothing... A person, or people, do.
I do not understand the concept of corporate owned copyrights... Perpetual exclusive license to distribute assigned to a company, but not ownership. To that effect, work for hire should default to the person/company who paid for said work to have assumed to have such a license, unless otherwise stated via contract.
I'm tired of corporate person-hood, so long as any company/industry is considered "too big to let fail." or fall, or die. The rules for a non-living entity should emphatically not be the same as a person.
I'd say years 0-5 are $0 + registration (if so chosen) fees (registration still costs)... then the doubling scale you mention. After 10 years without registration, or payment, the "property" (work) becomes public domain.
I think that it's really a lot like a war with the content industry. I have an Amazon Prime account, and pay for Netflix streaming as well... I'd gladly pay $50/month to access any content over a year old, when I want to access it. I'm not willing to pay $200+ a month for another hundred channels of content I mostly care nothing about, with none of the conveniences of streaming.
It could be someone parked outside your house, or across the street using your wifi. Especially if you have kids (a lot of handheld game systems use WEP which is easily cracked).
For the most part, it's of very little to try to log more than what IP at a given time was assigned to which account...
My GF and I are considering moving out of the US after she completes her doctorate work. (about a year and a half) and are actively looking at candidate countries to move to. Hopefully emigration from the US doesn't become too much of an issue.
It would be an interesting concept... And could solve the deficit issues... I mean, property taxes on many trillions (based on valuations from lawsuits) of dollars worth of property would make a huge impact.
In Arizona, for instance, if you are doing more than 20 mph over the posted speed limit, you can be charged with a felony. Though, generally if you are courteous to the police officer, and have all your documentation (licence, registration, insurance) in order, you'll just get a warning.
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Are microphones, and cameras electronic devices?
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Just a thought...
Of course, then they would start consulting companies, and simply make 100% of their profits as an owner of a lobbying consultation company.
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Creating more space for nearly nothing.
There is nothing artificially scarce about the number of rooms in a hotel, or seats on a plane... If a flight is nearly empty, airlines will often consolidate flights to save expenses, and hotels will very often drop their rates during off seasons, or ofter more exceptional breaks when they have shortages for the current night.
It costs a few cents (literally less than 10) to distribute a song on iTunes. But they complain that the cost is too low, and their cut isn't high enough. Apple earns $0.30 using their dime's worth of infrastructure... The studios get $0.70 (minus about $0.12 if they pay the royalties as a sale like they're supposed to), for no extra work. But they still complain.
iTunes absolutely shows you can compete with free. Music piracy has dropped through the floor, and made Apple one of the largest companies on the planet all from offering a product at reasonable rates (to most). You will never eliminate piracy, and you will never satisfy everyone. They key is allowing for a market balance with the lowest possible total expense, and the highest possible total profit. iTunes does that.. suing MegaUpload, and other sites does not. SOPA/PIPA/PPA/etc do nothing towards competing or making money... all they will do is raise the burden on the public as a whole (government regulation, enforcement, etc cost money). I think that studios/corporations should have to pay "property taxes" for intellectual property.
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The world.
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I always strike out that line...
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righthaven.com
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Original Team Fortress...
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In the case of the painting..
Beyond this, in some countries, artists are asserting rights over original works that were sold... I don't think it's right, just pointing out the difference.
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For large companies...
I have very little faith in our government and legal system so long as this is a reasonable strategy. I am fairly certain that his company isn't alone in this.
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It's very simple...
I do not understand the concept of corporate owned copyrights... Perpetual exclusive license to distribute assigned to a company, but not ownership. To that effect, work for hire should default to the person/company who paid for said work to have assumed to have such a license, unless otherwise stated via contract.
I'm tired of corporate person-hood, so long as any company/industry is considered "too big to let fail." or fall, or die. The rules for a non-living entity should emphatically not be the same as a person.
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original mp3.com
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I like it.
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Work around
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s/french/internet/
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An IP is *NOT* a person...
For the most part, it's of very little to try to log more than what IP at a given time was assigned to which account...
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There/their
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Considering my exit strategy now...
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Same fate as .museum
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Property Taxes for IP...
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Speeding can be a felony...
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