To those of us that understand the issues, and have read the links referenced, your brushing them off as if the events being discussed (and which are linked to articles off TechDirt) is more than a little insane.
As to non-opinion based media? Such a thing doesn't exist.
Well, since we can only go on what the linked article says, since we don't have a copy of the original filing...
"And what catch phrases does Hogan claim in the lawsuit to have popularized?
* The heavy use of "brother" to refer to one's acquaintances
* Pointing to one's own muscles and referring to them as "guns" (Watch out, Ron Burgundy)
* Reference to fans as "Hulkamaniacs"
Put together, the Hulkster sees a publicity rights infringer in his midst."
The first two points are arguable at best. The last one is the only point that he might have.
Whether or not they've heard it isn't the point. Putting it into proper context, and making sure they know you do not approve of such things until they are old enough to actually understand the content is. This isn't a 'for the children' message, this is parents wanting to be responsible. Or, less likely but still a possibility, prudes who want everything white washed. Either way, it's an extra buck for the studios, so why do you care?
You are certainly welcome to your opinion, but look at it from a different view. They aren't forcing these edits on you, they're filling a need in the marketplace and helping the studios reach a larger audience. If they want to shoot themselves in the foot over a lousy quarter mill, let them. Could be making more money if they let the operation continue.
"This on a site that supports copyright violators left and right, supports the sites that clearly aim to provide that material, and those who strive to make sure those sites stay online."
I'd like for you to prove this statement. This site does not support copyright violators or infringement. It does support real justice and business models that work without government interference or turning your own customers into outlaws.
"Words are lies the day they're spoken
Love's a lifetime's only token
Words are lies the day they're spoken
Promises are made to be broken
They're made to be broken"
There are marked differences between the online and RL worlds, as I would hope you were well aware. Such as if you purchase a digital copy online, you get a true digital copy, usually a download. If you buy it offline, you get a disk. A physical copy that has a file on it. Guess which one costs more to 'steal'?
If they were exactly the same, then copyright infringement, which the recording industry is calling 'theft,' wouldn't have the fines attached that it does. Please, explain to the class how you can have those differences if they are the same thing?
Well, let's see... The Australian beer was produced in the early 90's, after The Simpsons was already on the air and drinking Duff. The Daleside Brewery in the UK doesn't say when they started making Duff. But of course we weren't talking about international copyrights here, were we? And you don't /copyright/ a physical beer. It's trademarked. Like bashing on the US much?
So you agree with Mike, but you don't agree with Mike, and then there's some kind of confusing tangent that isn't related to either of those. Right. Gotcha.
And we don't know that the robber wouldn't have shot them out of hand, either. Since we don't know, your own argument becomes defunct as well, doesn't it? If a person feels threatened, they /are/ going to defend themselves. Not saying these people were heroes, just saying their survival instinct might be better than you are giving them credit for.
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As to non-opinion based media? Such a thing doesn't exist.
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"And what catch phrases does Hogan claim in the lawsuit to have popularized?
* The heavy use of "brother" to refer to one's acquaintances
* Pointing to one's own muscles and referring to them as "guns" (Watch out, Ron Burgundy)
* Reference to fans as "Hulkamaniacs"
Put together, the Hulkster sees a publicity rights infringer in his midst."
The first two points are arguable at best. The last one is the only point that he might have.
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I'd like for you to prove this statement. This site does not support copyright violators or infringement. It does support real justice and business models that work without government interference or turning your own customers into outlaws.
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Love's a lifetime's only token
Words are lies the day they're spoken
Promises are made to be broken
They're made to be broken"
-- Information Society, 'Made To Be Broken' 1992
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If they were exactly the same, then copyright infringement, which the recording industry is calling 'theft,' wouldn't have the fines attached that it does. Please, explain to the class how you can have those differences if they are the same thing?
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If 'this guy is going to shoot me' isn't a valid reason to defend oneself, then what is? Honestly, I think you draw the line a little too short.
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