I think his op-ed is a great example of the public domain and fair use. If it weren't for the opinions and writings of others, he wouldn't have been able to clarify and explain his own position!
"...However, he was still able to mass a sufficient fortune from his invention to enable him to retire from business."
Obviously Mr. Walker didn't realize he could have sold that patent to a deserving IP firm who could then "provide" licenses to the right companies and "protect" the invention from counterfeiters who wanted to steal a convenient way to help light their homes and businesses.
The enemy of my enemy makes two enemies? That would make it a menage-a-trois of rhetoric, meaning that everyone should be careful where they put their arguments.
Hey, AC who was wondering when Masnick's Law would come up?
think the way he is interacting with fans is great, but I think the real biggest factors for his success are (a) he's an awesomely hilarious comedia and has an great reputation and existing fan base, and (b) he is selling the video for $5.
*Points up*
Yes, the effect is multiplied if you have a bigger fan base, but the technique is sound no matter who you are.
1. Work hard on making a quality product that draws fans.
2. Cultivate those fans. Treat them well, keep them close.
3. Offer products that appeal to you fans, which are:
a. Reasonably priced, and
b. Easy and convenient to use.
4. PROFIT!
Yes, you may not clear a million dollars, but you'll make money, and this is just more proof of it.
Bingo, the stripping of civil rights by tyrants is rarely an overnight thing. It's a long game, carefully played through the use of scapegoats and fearmongering.
And for me, who has not yet listened to his material, $5 for an hour show is a price that's pretty irresistable. I'm seriously giving a purchase a thought.
I like the Humble Indie Bundle, and in my case, including extra games if you pay more than the average purchase price. It was a great incentive for me to put in more.
Wouldn't it be way easier to understand if they said "This is a bad bill and needs to be stopped"? It's just like writing a thesis, you don't dive straight into detail, you give an overview at the beginning.
I think it's a business writing thing. As contradictory as it sounds, being wordy can be confused with eloquence. I often have to write things twice when I'm working, the second time just to simplify my purple prose.
I don't know AC, if there's anything that Congress can ever seem to agree on it's controlling the rights of citizens. The ability to shut up websites at will may be too nice a power to pass up.
Hey, never underestimate the ambition of youth. When I was that age, I was more than capable of playing Master of Orion for 14 hours straight. Lost most of the summer of '94 to that little game, which was practically nothing compared to "The Summer That Civ 2 Ate".
Think of my opposition to this revolving door as based in the clear conflicts of interest that are intrinsic to these situations, and the rampant ingnorance of them.
Think of my opposition to this revolving door as based in the clear conflicts of interest that are intrinsic to these situations, and the rampant ingnorance of them.
Think of my opposition to this revolving door as based in the clear conflicts of interest that are intrinsic to these situations, and the rampant ingnorance of them.
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But, but, but, 200 million dollar movies! amirite?
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Obviously Mr. Walker didn't realize he could have sold that patent to a deserving IP firm who could then "provide" licenses to the right companies and "protect" the invention from counterfeiters who wanted to steal a convenient way to help light their homes and businesses.
What a selfish jerk.
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Re: Wow...
The enemy of my enemy makes two enemies? That would make it a menage-a-trois of rhetoric, meaning that everyone should be careful where they put their arguments.
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Re: Re: Paper!
Quarter rolls in ziptop bags.
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Re: Re: Re: Dead business?
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Re: Re: What about the folks Righthaven was working for
That's right folks, when we bring up third party liability, we're protecting criminals, when they do it, it's good business sense!
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think the way he is interacting with fans is great, but I think the real biggest factors for his success are (a) he's an awesomely hilarious comedia and has an great reputation and existing fan base, and (b) he is selling the video for $5.
*Points up*
Yes, the effect is multiplied if you have a bigger fan base, but the technique is sound no matter who you are.
1. Work hard on making a quality product that draws fans.
2. Cultivate those fans. Treat them well, keep them close.
3. Offer products that appeal to you fans, which are:
a. Reasonably priced, and
b. Easy and convenient to use.
4. PROFIT!
Yes, you may not clear a million dollars, but you'll make money, and this is just more proof of it.
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The moment that AC calls someone a "Pibblehoppus", they'll hear from my lawyers!
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Re: Reasonably priced + quality non-DRM'd content + simple delivery = Win?
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Simply Put
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I think it's a business writing thing. As contradictory as it sounds, being wordy can be confused with eloquence. I often have to write things twice when I'm working, the second time just to simplify my purple prose.
Not that it worked in this instance.
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Re: Re: Clarification: Lamination
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On the post: Shockingly Unshocking: Two Congressional Staffers Who Helped Write SOPA/PIPA Become Entertainment Industry Lobbyists
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On the post: Shockingly Unshocking: Two Congressional Staffers Who Helped Write SOPA/PIPA Become Entertainment Industry Lobbyists
Re: Code Monkey's Fix
There's just no room in this process to allow politicians to become "historians, advisors, lobbyists, liasons, relations officers, etc".
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