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RIAA President Decries Fair Use

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the sheep's-clothing dept.

triskaidekaphile writes, "Cary Sherman, president of the RIAA, has an editorial on CNet responding to the Consumer Electronics Association's support of the Digital Freedom campaign for fair use. Sherman proclaims, 'The fair use doctrine is in danger of losing its meaning and value.' Like a true spinner, he indicates that fair use is indeed important, then states 'Let's be clear. The CEA's primary concern is not consumers, but technology companies — often large, multinational corporations which, like us, strive to make a profit... But to seize the mantra of "consumer rights" to advance that business interest is simply disingenuous.' Slashdotters, trollers, and pollsters one and all, what say you? Disingenuous or dissembling?"

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  1. I think he has a point by RLiegh · · Score: 5, Funny

    Just not one that I agree with.

    1. Re:I think he has a point by A+beautiful+mind · · Score: 5, Funny

      Actually you can't own points. A "point" is basically an imaginary concept and conveys nothing more than information. Noone in their right mind would come up with a system where you can own information. Oh wait...

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  2. Re:Leaving for Lojban forums by Guppy06 · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Slashdotters, trollers, and pollsters one and all, what say you? Disingenuous or dissembling?"

    Well... you can't say the parent post is offtopic. I mean, this was all but asked for.