However, the video feed isn't being recorded, so how is that a "derivative work?" It's a live feed of what that painting looks like at the moment you see it, not a photo that can be used forever. Much like the telescope example above, you can't claim a live action image is the same as a 'frozen in time' image live a recorded video or photograph.
Other than one or two comments here, I'd say this has been a very civil discussion. If your delicate sensibilities have been offended, then you've got some pretty thin skin. I for one DO appreciate the viewpoint that you and the few others have put forth; however, I do think this matter is far from resolved.
Just a question for you though: If I attach a webcam to the outside window of an art gallery, focus it on one particular painting and broadcast that on the internet am I infringing? I know I'm not displaying that painting (the gallery is), and the art gallery is free to move the painting. Because that's basically what a hotlink does, right? Am I missing something?
Watch the South Park episode titled, "More Crap." Matt and Trey call it like they see it, and they seem to think Bono is a walking, talking piece of crap.
That's a flawed analogy, Shawn. Part of the reason people buy one video game console over another is the types of games that console has exclusive rights to. The Wii and the Xbox 360 have very few cross platform titles, and while the PS3 and Xbox do have many cross platform titles, there are still a number of exclusive titles for each system. I don't think Sony gets exclusive rights to "Going Rouge" or that Amazon, say, has the exclusive ebook rights to "Super Freakonomics." Maybe someday that will start happening, but if it does, it will only be for a limited period of time.
Right after the 9/11 attacks when the government started talking about new security measures and creating the TSA, I've been saying the same thing; there's no such thing as security, only the illusion of security. All these measures that they take don't make us any safer. They just take away our dignity. After the shoe bomber we had to start putting our shoes through the X-ray scanner. Now what will we have to do? Take off our pants and underwear?
If someone dedicates their every waking moment to figureing out a way to get an explosive device on a plane, and they are of average intelligence, then no matter what inconvienient security process they put us all through that person will find a way to do it.
Why not allow people with concealed carry permits to actually carry their handguns on flights? If someone tries to blow up their underwear, someone sitting next to, or near, them might have a gun and can take care of it before it becomes a threat.
Of course if any of these morons had an IQ above 50 they would go into the lavatory to blow up their bomb instead of doing it out in the open. But if they had an IQ above 50, they probably wouldn't be doing it in the first place.
I wonder how much Trent would have had to spend (both time and money) to have this content produced in the traditional way? And now he's had it done for free by his fans, and has another piece of promotional merchandise out there that helps him connect with even more fans. Sheer genius. But of course without copyright he wouldn't have any incentive to make music, or any ability to make money, right?
The only change I can believe in is quarters, dimes, and nickles. I don't trust pennies. They want you to think they are copper, but they're mostly zinc.
Seriously though, Democrats and Republicans are just two sides of the same coin (see how I brought it back to change?). Until we eliminate the two party system, or establish term limits, we'll get more of the same crap we've been getting. As we all know, the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Well I'd say most voters are insane.
Not only are they making it difficult to have legal copies, but now some studios are looking to further limit the "Digital Copy" that some DVDs and BluRays come with that allow you to transfer a copy of the movie to your computer or iPod. I was looking at the "Inglorious Basterds" BluRay description on Amazon and noticed that the Digital Copy is only good through 12/31/10. So now they've put expiration dates on something that should be a staple of all physical movies. Way to take away value Hollywood! That'll keep 'em coming back for more!
Why am I not surprised to see that IW has pissed off more gamers? That seems to be their MO. This time due to shoddy game testing. The gamers aren't to blame for this as MS seems to think. That would be like saying, "Look I know that the game has guns, but we want this game to be all about hand to hand combat. So don't shoot anyone or you'll be kicked out." Well then maybe the developers shouldn't have put the guns in.
In economics there's a similar principle called the Tragedy of the Commons. Sure you can talk about not "exploiting" the glitch that gives you an advantage, but people by and large are selfish and will do what's in their own self interest, even if that means that others will suffer, and they themselves will at some point face negative consequences. Is that the gamers fault? Not really. It's just human nature, and in this case the blame falls squarely on the programmers shoulders.
Naturally MS seeks to make the negative consequences immediate to preserve some semblance of fair play. As long as everyone knows about this policy from the get go, then if they still choose to use the glitch, they can't complain when they get banned. But what a boneheaded move by IW. Nice job in QA, asshats.
My response to the whole "If you've got nothing to hide, you're got nothing to fear" BS is that even though I may have nothing to hide NOW, I can't predict the future, and who can say with 100% certainty who or what type of government will be in charge of this information in five, ten, or twenty years? If the economy tanks and a Hitler like despot comes into power, how easy would it be to use DNA and all the other survaillance the UK keeps to start the systematic erradication of whatever faction those in charge oppose? Is that really that far fetched? Maybe a bit, but if I've learned one thing from history it's that it repeats itself.
People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people. I believe Alan Moore said something like that in "V for Vendetta." The real UK is resembling the UK in that novel more and more each day. The US probably isn't too far behind, but is better at keeping it a secret.
So does this mean that I can claim that I'm sharing my mp3s for any music journalists that might need any song I've got on my hard drive if the RIAA tries to sue me for infringement? What's the difference?
The Daily Show may be a comedy show, but I think Stewart is keenly aware of the role they play. I read a statistic some time ago that something like 70% of people between 18 and 28 get most of their news from the Daily Show (I'm probably a bit off on the percentage and the ages, but I don't have a fact checker on staff). In the past few years I've noticed the DS taking on more weighty issues and actually spending money to send corespondents to political rallys and even Iraq (instead of their usual green screen schtick). They might put a humorous spin on the news, but they definitly have taken an active role in covering news the mainstream media won't.
Mandelson is a huge douchnozzle. How does he still have a job in the government? I'm not very familiar with the UK's political process, but I take it this ass bag wasn't elected. So how would the UK citizenry go about getting him removed from office?
They should really go about it soon; they might not have any rights at all before long if they let this sort of poppycock propagate.
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Just a question for you though: If I attach a webcam to the outside window of an art gallery, focus it on one particular painting and broadcast that on the internet am I infringing? I know I'm not displaying that painting (the gallery is), and the art gallery is free to move the painting. Because that's basically what a hotlink does, right? Am I missing something?
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If someone dedicates their every waking moment to figureing out a way to get an explosive device on a plane, and they are of average intelligence, then no matter what inconvienient security process they put us all through that person will find a way to do it.
Why not allow people with concealed carry permits to actually carry their handguns on flights? If someone tries to blow up their underwear, someone sitting next to, or near, them might have a gun and can take care of it before it becomes a threat.
Of course if any of these morons had an IQ above 50 they would go into the lavatory to blow up their bomb instead of doing it out in the open. But if they had an IQ above 50, they probably wouldn't be doing it in the first place.
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Looks like we're boned
Seriously though, Democrats and Republicans are just two sides of the same coin (see how I brought it back to change?). Until we eliminate the two party system, or establish term limits, we'll get more of the same crap we've been getting. As we all know, the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Well I'd say most voters are insane.
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Please read some of the above posts before trolling.
Thank you; that is all.
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In economics there's a similar principle called the Tragedy of the Commons. Sure you can talk about not "exploiting" the glitch that gives you an advantage, but people by and large are selfish and will do what's in their own self interest, even if that means that others will suffer, and they themselves will at some point face negative consequences. Is that the gamers fault? Not really. It's just human nature, and in this case the blame falls squarely on the programmers shoulders.
Naturally MS seeks to make the negative consequences immediate to preserve some semblance of fair play. As long as everyone knows about this policy from the get go, then if they still choose to use the glitch, they can't complain when they get banned. But what a boneheaded move by IW. Nice job in QA, asshats.
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If you've got nothing to hide...
People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people. I believe Alan Moore said something like that in "V for Vendetta." The real UK is resembling the UK in that novel more and more each day. The US probably isn't too far behind, but is better at keeping it a secret.
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Loop hole?
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Wow
They should really go about it soon; they might not have any rights at all before long if they let this sort of poppycock propagate.
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