Draft of 'Broadcast Flag' Treaty Now Available

The Importance of writes "If you liked the broadcast flag, you're going to love WIPO's proposed 'broadcast flag' treaty (PDF link). The draft treaty will give copyright-like rights to broadcasters, cablecasters and, if the US gets its way, webcasters. As a broadcaster, you wouldn't have to own the copyright in what you broadcast, but you could still stop people from recording your broadcast, reproducing it or distributing it. The treaty also includes DMCA-like protections, in case you try to circumvent the broadcast flag. The treaty is going to be discussed in Geneva, June 7-9. The draft is discussed over on Corante.com and late last year on the DMCA activists list."

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Re:Too many bosses

[bofkentucky]

Kyoto didn't pass when the dems controlled the US Senate in 01/02, bitch at them if you wanted it passed. The republicans have flat out stated that any air quality standards will have the same as any other nation.
Never mind the questions about CO2 relevance, mankind's real effect on climate , ice age/thaw cycles, etc.

Get your facts straight, please

[Crazy Man on Fire]

The only valid point that you make is that (some people) find a "cut" penis more aesthetically appealing.

Check the facts in this study published in the Journal of Urology.

Not that Men's Fitness is a trusted medical authority, but they have some information, also. Great quote here:

The perception that foreskin is unhygienic is a myth, says George C. Denniston, M.D., president of the Seattle-based Doctors Opposing Circumcision. "Foreskin protects against disease; it doesn't cause disease. If foreskin is unhygienic, eyelids should be considered unhygienic."

Here's another article with links to some other resources.

Speaking from personal experience (I'm uncircumcised), every woman that I have ever been with has found my equipment very aesthetically appealing. As long as you wash it, it stays clean (just like feet or armpits).

Mod parent up.

[InterruptDescriptorT]

I am sick of the male genital mutilation apologists saying that there are health and cleanliness benefits to being circumsized when each of their arguments has been nicely debunked.

As an uncircumsized male, let me say that I feel bad for the mutilated ones. Sex and masturbation are many times more pleasurable when uncut, since the foreskin acts as a lubricating smooth sheath. My partners also seem to like the difference too, saying that it feels different, but better. (When I ask how, they just shrug, say 'Shut up, I'm coming', and we just continue.) :-)

I'd like to see circumcision outlawed myself, but I know it's just not going to happen overnight. Until then, I'll be quite happy with my body in its intended form.

Re:Mod parent up.

[the_Bionic_lemming]

Sex and masturbation are many times more pleasurable when uncut, since the foreskin acts as a lubricating smooth sheath.

And how would you know that - Did you get circumsized then have it stiched back on?

And certain positions (knees by ears) allows for greater friction with a circusized penis in the "come hither" region at the top of the Vagina.

It's not the equiptment - but rather how you use it.

Re:Mod parent up.

[FuzzyBad-Mofo]

Indeed. Then you'd agree that an unnecessary operation like circumcision should not be forced on an infant. If someone wants their dangler modified when they're of legal age to consent to such foolishness, fine -- but doing it to a non-consenting minor is just as bad as what those bastards do to little girls in certain Muslim countries.

Re:Important things first.

[FuzzyBad-Mofo]

An "extra piece of flesh"?

Let me tell you, there's no part of the human body that may be considered "extra" or "unnecessary". Yes, the forskin has a purpose; to protect and moisten the glans. The glans by nature is an internal organ, circumcision turns it into an external one. Drying of the glans results in loss of sensation later in life, and that's an undeniable fact.

Secondly, typical American circumcision removes up to 80% of the skin from the penis (far more than is necessary). I was circucised against my will as an infant, and my penis is half covered in pubic hair and half covered in scar tissue. I believe this may be typical for males born in the early 70's. Why? Apparently foreskins are quite valuable in the biomedical industry. Bigger cuts == bigger profits.

Finally, circumcision of babies causes trauma and shock. People who say babies don't feel the pain are either extremely ignorant or downright lying. I actually remember my circumcision.. the bastard doctor putting a clamp device on my baby penis, brutally ripping the skin away from the glans, crushing it, and finally cutting it away. And the pain lasted for days if not weeks.

People, remember these facts when your doctor tries to talk you into circumcising your baby. Once done, it cannot be undone. And I wish to God it hadn't been done to me.

Re:No.

[NanoGator]

" Additionally, Saddam had ... ties to 9/11."

Actually I remember on 9/12 the Gov't said very clearly that they didn't think it was Iraq. Oh well.

"I don't subscribe to anyone's propaganda."

Bullshit. You're spouting it off right now. You're not speaking from the PoV of somebody who's arrived at this conclusion on their own.

" I hate all of those fuckhead politicians and I hate the fact that people blindly follow them because they tell them what they want to hear."

Despite what I said in the previous line, I do 100% agree with you here. I think it's funny that people think we're a presidential election away from all our problems getting fixed. Boy are they in for an unpleasant surprise.