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Mandatory DRM for Podcasts Proposed
Knytefall writes "Joe Biden, Dianne Feinstein, and two GOP senators are sponsoring a bill called the PERFORM Act that would require podcasts with music and satellite radio to be locked-up with music industry-approved DRM software. From the article: 'All audio services — Webcasters included — would be obligated to implement "reasonably available and economically reasonable" copy-protection technology aimed at preventing "music theft" and restricting automatic recording.'"
Why call out only the Democrats?
That's easy stupid, the Dems are names and the GOP's are nobodies.
And please save all your "NUH-UH! I've heard of 'em" bullshit, you know I'm right.
Listing the names of the Democratic senators supporting the measure without saying that they're Democrats, but listing the other supporters specifically as members of the Republican party. Nice.
Sorry, but I don't use "podcasts". I use MP3 files and streaming MP3's. I don't own an "iPod", and as such, I don't use "podcasts". The only "pods" that I deal with are the ones that hold peas.
Retrieves Biden's semen from Pelosi's ass - with her mouth.
"Speaking the Truth in times of universal deceit is a revolutionary act." -- George Orwell
It hurt, but I actually voted republican for senator last time. No real effect of course, but I feel cleaner now. Between gun control and pandering to hollywood, I just couldn't do it anymore.
there is no need to sign your posts. this isn't usenet. your username is right there above your post. stop it.
Hey, Arnold has done a good job. He has been more effective than Davis was. That guy fucked up the economy big time.
It's either on the beat or off the beat, it's that easy.
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