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Comcast Warns Infringing Customers Of Abuse
tm writes "Comcast recently sent out letters to DMCA-infringing customers, informing them of their illegal downloading transgressions. The notice clearly states that Comcast has been asked by the copyright owner, MGM, to notify the individual of their actions and demand that the downloaded file(s) be immediately removed. In addition, the individual must write a return letter, which consists of an explanation and an apology. It appears that if a valid explanation is given, such as 'I don't know how to secure my access point and my neighbors run wild on my connection,' then both Comcast and MGM will be happy. If the explanation is not satisfactory however, they may proceed with fines, termination of service, ect. It will be interesting to see how this plays out and if this will influence other ISPs to go after customers at Hollywood's request."
It's 'etc.' you insensitive clod.
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In an unrelated question, has anyone tried the spray on products for defeating "speed cameras"? Found one listed at Phantom Plate but don't know if the stuff really works.
i think i saw something like that on my way to work this morning. i couldnt read the lisence plate, and i was almost directly behind the car...
In an unrelated question, has anyone tried the spray on products for defeating "speed cameras"? Found one listed at Phantom Plate but don't know if the stuff really works. Probably should drive the speed limit more closely, but those darn cameras are going up everywhere in Maryland.
I wouldn't bother. For one thing, a spray-on product is likely to be rather ineffective - sure, it could be a textured clearcoat, but the texture is only going to trap road dirt and make your license plate filthy all the time.
The other thing is that around here (Ontario, Canada), it's illegal to have anything on your license plate. Cops ignore dealer frames and clear plastic license plate covers, but if you go with anything else, they're likely to nail you.
Another thing is that photo radar units (in Ontario experience) tended to be installed in high-traffic areas because that's where they'd catch the most violators. Because they're high-traffic areas, they're also precisely the places where you shouldn't be driving like an idiot. I like to stretch those throttle return springs, too - but the time and place to do it is in an *empty* piece of freeway where there's no traffic. No traffic generally means a quiet enough area that a photo radar unit wouldn't be financially viable or would be subject to vandalism. My personal record is getting my 1976 big-block Dodge Ram up to 120 MPH - it got a little scary so I didn't push it further, the aerodynamics of the vehicle are such that the back end was getting light. And the only person I was risking was myself.
The other thing I'd remind you is that the speedometer in your car is really not a very accurate gauge - generally +/- 10% anyway. Then, you get the optional wheel package on your new car, and you'll have bigger wheels with the same speedometer - probably no difference in the speedometer pickup gear (VSS) or software in the ECM, and you'd be going ($whatever_percent_the_circumference_of_your_tires _are_bigger_than_speedometer_design)*($speedometer _reading).
A friend of mine is a cop, and he told me the rules: they don't pull you over if you're within 20% of the speed limit. 120km/h in a 100km/h zone will be ignored, unless you're driving like an asshole (changing lanes constantly, tailgating, staying in the passing lane when not passing, etc.).
I have never in my life been nailed for speeding or any other moving violation. Cops are reasonable, and if you're playing safe, they don't care.
Vehicles I've had (as a testament to how quickly I've travelled):
Fast cars I've driven extensively (in order of potential for speeding tickets):
Like I say, don't worry about the photo radar. You'll only find it installed in places where you shouldn't be driving like an asshole.
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