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US Says Canadian Copyright As Bad As China's, Russia's
An anonymous reader writes "The US is blaming Canada in a new
report that claims that Canadian copyright and intellectual
property laws are as bad as those found in China and Russia. Michael Geist notes
that Canadian officials have dismissed these findings in the past,
arguing it 'does not recognize the Special 301 process due to its
lacking of reliable and objective analysis.'" (Read more about the annual Special 301 report.)
Swine flu first came to US through Canadian border.
With all their beady little eyes
And flapping heads so full of lies
Watch out, here comes the RIAA. Maybe I should have posted this from Canada.
Once I went to Canada and found that the inhabitants there were heathens who spoke some sort of Mexican language and insulted my Wife with their leering glances and slouching, bad manners so I shot them to teach them a lesson that AMERICA belongs to GOD and people who fear and believe in GOD, not "canadians" and other taco-eating peoples who came from Mexico or somewhere like that. So it is not surprising at all that these renefgades from our LORD would copy things badly because most of them are illiterate because they can't even read BIBLES since the BIBLE (the greatest and best book ever writted) is in AMERICAN like everybody already should know from CHURCH. So why is Obama not stopping these terroristical Mexicans of the North? Probably because he is some sort of Italian spy, like I always suspectid.
There are WAY more important laws that clearly shows Canada's are generally more enlightened and less restrictive compared to their American counterparts.
Including copyright law. You see, Michael Geist is stuck in the 80's, where "bad" means "good". Understand now?
Dear USA
We really don't give a flying fuck what you think. Come up here, drink some beer, smoke some pot, chill the hell out and go back home with a little less of that pole stuck up your ass.
Your friends and Neighbours
Canada
P.S. When you guys come for the party can you bring me some white castle, we don't have that shit up here and it looks delicious.
does not recognize the Special 301 process due to its lacking of reliable and objective analysis
Actually, it's because we don't give a fuck.
Uhm... Did I miss something? "You spew murky polluted air" is a compliment now? How about "you are a big idiot"? I don't know, maybe I just don't read carefully enough before posting.
For those who don't remember the 80s watch and need clarification on the bad is good thing see "The Wizard" for an example. That is, "I love the Power Glove; it's so bad."
Man, the Power Glove. It was so awesome it was badical.
And watch "Rad" while you're at it. Gnarly!
I've said it before: The US government and the IP lobbying groups can go frak themselves ten ways to Sunday on this issue.
Please cease and desist from using the word 'frak' as it is under copyright. Hang on I just used it. Oh....frak! Now Australia will be added to the list of "baaaaad" countries.
These posts express my own personal views, not those of my employer
"First Post", "Frosty Piss", and similar derivations thereof are registered copyright of Anonymous Coward. Were it not for your lax copyright laws in Canada, we'd be sending our lawyers. Expect political intrusion followed by a retroactive DMCA takedown notice, and enjoy your Friday.
How are sites slashdotted when nobody reads TFAs?
That's the problem with the slow-to-adopt-new-technology Americans. In Canada we use digital methods of content distribution. While they continue to look for these fabled and elusive shipments of DVDs and CDs.
Devious, I know.
What each side really meant:
US: "We want you to make your copyright laws as draconinan and backwards as ours! We don't like your laws allowing fair use. We wish you to be as oppressive to your populace as we are to ours!
Canada: Thdddddddt! Come on! Don't you fools realise that locking down intellectual property does for that property exactly the same things as putting up barriers to trade does for economics? Short answer: if you want your economy to tank, put up trade barriers. If you want knowledge creation/discovery industries to grind to a halt (and society as a whole), really lock down copyright laws, patents and other IP locks in as a draconian way as the US.
I first read this as "...ten ways to Sudbury..." I like that better.