While that is one reason, I'd say that the most important reason is that almost any code you run comes from one trusted source. With GNU/Linux it's the distributor, with BSD it's ports. With windows, you are supposed to download untrusted programs from all over the net (lets say I need to burn a CD, play videos, games, ect, ect). The odds of getting a virus this way are much higher.
You must EDUCATE kids. Hiding them in a bubble solves nothing. It is an insult to their intelligence, and it teaches them falsities about the world. Ratings on media can be a beautiful thing as it can act as a warning sign for parents who may need to sit down and have a talk with their child before injecting them with the media. On the other hand, systems like the V-Chip, or in this case, "banning" children from "myspace", end up with children missing something without the understanding as to why. The perfect way to brew defiant kids who lie is to start by lying to them first. These defiant kids will end up seeking that missing bit, no matter what stops them, completely rejecting important advice at the moment where it is most important.
I'll be the first to admit I have no experience here (neither a parent or a psychologist) but this seems like common sense to me.
"Conspiracy to *" might as well be called thought crime. Too bad lawmakers loose sight of what's most important all the time. Anyone who calls the US the "land of the free" can either go blow it out their ass, or become pope and change the laws.
Music shouldn't be free or you wouldn't have an industry
Ask yourself. Should we be basing an industry on culture and expression? Shouldn't free access to culture and society be the right of every living being?
If you teach a man to fish, he won't be hungry for the rest of his life.
We can give these people food. That's fine. The only problem is we'll need to make another shipment tomorrow, and the next day, and the next. Or, we can attempt to give life to their economy, educate their youth, and hopefully make them able to support themselves someday. Many robber barons of the guilded age (those with money in their pockets) donated things such as libraries instead of just paying everyone's bills. This is what the OLPC project is doing.
5 years is fine. A movie or album will make all the money it is going to make in that time. After that, it should be completely free. Software companies (like microsoft) might not like this, but bah.
Also, I agree, there should be a punishment for using any sort of tactic to try to restrict creativity (DRM, closed standards and systems, patents, ect.)
It's not you. Sucks. It doesn't have to be that way, though. If all of us slashdot users stand up together as a melitia, I'm sure we can secure an area about the size of my back yard as a new sovereign country.
What is the difference between storing the song in your mind and conveying it verbally (or though an instrument) and storing it on a computer and conveying it though bits? Answer: nothing. Copyright is pointless. Good day sirs.
Anyone basing their livelihood on IP deserves whatever they get. IP is not a natural right and has been stretched far past it's use in recent times. The only people who have problems with full freedom of information are those who are trying to cheat those who actually work for a living.
I think the point of parenting is preparing your kids for what exists out in the world. Video games all take place in a fantasy world seen through an array of lights and pose no danger. If someone can't comprehend this (in the case of 6 year olds thinking they are super-man or high school students killing their colleagues) they shouldn't be playing, but it is completely independent of the age of the player. People over-obsess about it and it pisses me off.
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While that is one reason, I'd say that the most important reason is that almost any code you run comes from one trusted source. With GNU/Linux it's the distributor, with BSD it's ports. With windows, you are supposed to download untrusted programs from all over the net (lets say I need to burn a CD, play videos, games, ect, ect). The odds of getting a virus this way are much higher.
When using my gateway (I know they stuck :|) notebook through a 220->110 converter, it does the same thing.
Yes, but just because you can, doesn't mean you should. Just because I can piss on your granda's grave doesn't mean I should.
You must EDUCATE kids. Hiding them in a bubble solves nothing. It is an insult to their intelligence, and it teaches them falsities about the world. Ratings on media can be a beautiful thing as it can act as a warning sign for parents who may need to sit down and have a talk with their child before injecting them with the media. On the other hand, systems like the V-Chip, or in this case, "banning" children from "myspace", end up with children missing something without the understanding as to why. The perfect way to brew defiant kids who lie is to start by lying to them first. These defiant kids will end up seeking that missing bit, no matter what stops them, completely rejecting important advice at the moment where it is most important.
I'll be the first to admit I have no experience here (neither a parent or a psychologist) but this seems like common sense to me.
"Conspiracy to *" might as well be called thought crime. Too bad lawmakers loose sight of what's most important all the time. Anyone who calls the US the "land of the free" can either go blow it out their ass, or become pope and change the laws.
Ask yourself. Should we be basing an industry on culture and expression? Shouldn't free access to culture and society be the right of every living being?
Just out of random curiosity, how the fuck do BAC tests sidestep the 5th amendment?
If you teach a man to fish, he won't be hungry for the rest of his life. We can give these people food. That's fine. The only problem is we'll need to make another shipment tomorrow, and the next day, and the next. Or, we can attempt to give life to their economy, educate their youth, and hopefully make them able to support themselves someday. Many robber barons of the guilded age (those with money in their pockets) donated things such as libraries instead of just paying everyone's bills. This is what the OLPC project is doing.
In this case, MegaGlobal Corp would succeed at spreading Bob's idea to the world much faster then he would himself. One man looses, the world wins.
5 years is fine. A movie or album will make all the money it is going to make in that time. After that, it should be completely free. Software companies (like microsoft) might not like this, but bah.
Also, I agree, there should be a punishment for using any sort of tactic to try to restrict creativity (DRM, closed standards and systems, patents, ect.)
no you didn't. It's always been that way.
It's not you. Sucks. It doesn't have to be that way, though. If all of us slashdot users stand up together as a melitia, I'm sure we can secure an area about the size of my back yard as a new sovereign country.
Why is it that car analogies are modded "5 Insightful" and food analogies are modded "5 Funny?" :(
What is the difference between storing the song in your mind and conveying it verbally (or though an instrument) and storing it on a computer and conveying it though bits? Answer: nothing. Copyright is pointless. Good day sirs.
nothing except my shitty amp
without copyright, proprietary systems would die from legal "piracy." They'll either open the source or die looking like ass-wipes.
Is it wrong? Haven't the record labels made enough? Every time I hear their stories, All I can think of is "Go blow it your ass."
Anyone basing their livelihood on IP deserves whatever they get. IP is not a natural right and has been stretched far past it's use in recent times. The only people who have problems with full freedom of information are those who are trying to cheat those who actually work for a living.
I remember I went through this problem when I was new. Ahh, that brings back memories.
I think the point of parenting is preparing your kids for what exists out in the world. Video games all take place in a fantasy world seen through an array of lights and pose no danger. If someone can't comprehend this (in the case of 6 year olds thinking they are super-man or high school students killing their colleagues) they shouldn't be playing, but it is completely independent of the age of the player. People over-obsess about it and it pisses me off.
Byeeeeaahh!
Not supporting DRM is an advantage aswell.
Let them destroy MP3. We can move on to vorbis, which sounds better anyway.
I beleive that the phrase goes "Innocent until proven guilty." Untill the RIAA can PROVE how much they lost, they can go burn in hell.
My history teacher did a whole large rant about this today. This is the way I'd love to live once I move out on my own.