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Software Firms Lobby for Stronger Copyright Laws
Spy Handler writes "According to an article on CNN, the Business Software Alliance went before the Congress yesterday and lobbied for stronger copyright protection. Their key point: Internet Service Providers (ISPs) should be required to reveal the names of customers who may be distributing illegal wares on peer-to-peer networks. I guess they feel that the DMCA is too lax for them to be allowed to carry out RIAA-style raids on college students."
who does one have to sleep with to get legislation passed round here?
I bet the RIAA/MPAA/BSA knows.
Oh great... I was planning on ignoring that link but now I fell I *have* to click it. Problem is, I've developed a (rather healthy) fear for the .cx ctld.
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Actually, now that I think about it, I realise I'm not really so clever for arguing anonymously. I misunderstood when you said I was faceless, Mr Spectecjr. I thought you were insinuating that I had lost my face in an embarrassing chainsaw accident, but after re-reading I figured out that you meant I was indistinguishable from any other coward who posts anonymously. Thus, my argument can be quite simply usurped by any other fool that comes along.
So I would like to say SORRY. I have been having difficulty coming to terms with my sexuality (it isn't easy coming out as a Furry), and I sometimes become frustrated when I'm losing an argument. I do hope you accept my apologies, Mr Spectecjr.