I definitely agree that these actions are cause for concern. I was just questioning the 1st Amendment claims. I did not realize the courts had ruled on similar issues to help clarify this further.
Between these actions and other laws, such as the PATRIOT act and the recent NDA, I'm very worried about what the country will look like for future generations.
While I agree that the government has been wrong with the recent domain seizures, are there any laws that justify this or are they just assuming they have the right based on a broad interpretation of other laws?
The one thing I find interesting is that some people claim this is a 1st Amendment issue, but it's really not. the 1st Amendment says:
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
If there are no specific laws that justify this but instead are using a broad interpretation of other laws, then it's really not a 1st Amendment issue.
Disturbing and wrong? Yes. Violating the Constitution? Technically, no. Either way, it's very sad.
That's not the first time that has happened to GoDaddy customers. Insecure.org, the home of the security tool nmap was registered with GoDaddy a few years ago.
I don't recall all of the details and I don't have time to look them up right now, but GoDaddy yanked their domain with no warning after a complaint.
Needless to say, insecure.org is now using a different registrar.
I've been to the Art Institute of Chicago and if I remember correctly, the only post this for special exhibits. For example, when I last went there, they had a special exhibit of Soviet propaganda posters from the 1940's. Photographs were banned in that exhibit. My assumption is that this was due to the book they were selling that contained pictures of all of the art in that exhibit.
I also think the comments about tripods, flash photography, etc. being a nuisance are probably accurate. For example, someone using a tripod to take pictures would be extremely annoying, especially considering how crowded some parts of the museum were.
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If he were able to accomplish that somehow, it would certainly be better than any of his other tricks.
More to come
Things continue to get interesting. Suburban Express has agreed to a temporary restraining order.
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2018-04-27/update-judge-approves-temporary-restraining- order-suburban-express.html
Something tells me I'm going to be enjoying lots of popcorn in the near future as I watch how this all plays out.
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Honestly, I'm thinking it sounds like this is just a publicity stunt.
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Re: In his defense
I will never forget the garbage about role playing games that was spread as fact back in the 80's.
Such stupidity still bothers me.
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FTFY
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I assume you meant murder-suicide, too. Which reminds me something one of my friends used to say:
(pointing gun at his own head) What are you laughing at? You're next!
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FTFY
Re: Wolfram's Heart
Stock major entertainment company answer
All torrents are infringing.
(Summarized from previous statements.)
Based on that, they will not care what traffic gets blocked.
End of debate.
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Re: Re: What are the laws regarding this?
Between these actions and other laws, such as the PATRIOT act and the recent NDA, I'm very worried about what the country will look like for future generations.
What are the laws regarding this?
The one thing I find interesting is that some people claim this is a 1st Amendment issue, but it's really not. the 1st Amendment says:
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
If there are no specific laws that justify this but instead are using a broad interpretation of other laws, then it's really not a 1st Amendment issue.
Disturbing and wrong? Yes. Violating the Constitution? Technically, no. Either way, it's very sad.
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I don't recall all of the details and I don't have time to look them up right now, but GoDaddy yanked their domain with no warning after a complaint.
Needless to say, insecure.org is now using a different registrar.
Re: Re: 2 deep pockets collide in the woods - do they make a sound?
Not as simple as you might think
I also think the comments about tripods, flash photography, etc. being a nuisance are probably accurate. For example, someone using a tripod to take pictures would be extremely annoying, especially considering how crowded some parts of the museum were.
They have posted their full policies at http://www.artic.edu/aic/visitor_info/geninfo.html.
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