Lets sell our illegal music instead of just giving it away. A whole new way to breedy greedy people, prevent freedom of information, and start law suits. Yay. The idea of making sure everyone is contributing evenly is interesting, however...
Bank of America seriously needs to learn how to take a joke. No one is stealing their webpage anyhow, only perhaps getting a chuckle. Oh no, oh no. I actually thought someone sued them due to racism before i read it, but it figures that it's the same old copywrite whining.
Although there are lots of other webpage translators out there, I wouldn't worry about altavista or askjesus. Other than the fact that no one wants to take on someone large like altavista, having people be able to read their webpage in another language is a benefit to any company. And as for askjesus.org, many people wouldn't threaten to sue them because there's a referance to god. Sounds corny, but religion is a major factor in a large precentage of the population's lives and has been for centuries. Bad publicity is avoided at all costs.
That's definitly individualism all the way, but i think this guy is really just trying to say that the large corporations aren't nessisarily bad or at fault, although he gets sorta off topic.
I agree that most of this country isn't up-to-par in intellegence and I'd be willing to bet that most of that majority of that 70% really doesn't know all that much about politics or microsoft, but is simply bored of hearing about it altogether, old news. It is quite possible for the minority of geeks to overthrow the majority of oppressive corporations and conformity. We run, create, and understand the systems that rule most of the "modern" world today. These monopolistic corporations rely on geeks to survive, and although we may not be the majority, we are vital.
Well, although some people objected to the publishing of the book, when it came down to getting permission on the individual quotes, no one who actually posted in the Hellmouth series objected to their posts being used.
One thing i've heard is the "if something I did makes money, i want a cut". Which goes against the whole opensource concept. How about all the people who contributed to Linux, and Redhat sells a distro for profit. They are not getting a cut from that. But that's ok?
I don't believe anyone said anything about getting paid for their quotes. Some people might simply not be comfortable being quoted in a book.
The reason that the big name record companies are the only ones with the hits is because they have the monopoly on the music industry. Many radio stations are also a monopoly, as more and more stations are being bought out by single large companies. The big name record companies are the ones with the money, and the ones who can afford to make themselfs known. Thus, they are the ones on the radio. Many people do not use mp3s and still rely on the radio for new music, which is not what the radio tends to play. I'm sure i'm not alone in the fusteration of having to listen to the same song for the 50 thousandth time on the radio. Until now, having a career as a successfull musician was almost imposible. For once, the people might get to find new bands they like, regardless of the size or wealth of the group. Heaven forbid.
If the little small bands are the ones that are going to be hurt so badly by this, then why is it Metallica, Dr Dre, and the big name record companies who are sueing? If it does anything, it helps get the smaller band's names out. As for concerts, smaller bands get smaller gigs and therefore move themselfs up the latter as such. Concerts are not nessisarily huge and costly. Metallica does recieve money for its art; and plenty of it at that. Which is why it can afford to do what it does. A large reason many people download mp3s is to see if they would like to buy the cd at all.
Even if the spread of copywrited mp3s are immoral or bad, this doesn't justify for the law suits anyway. Napster merely allows you to download files. These files can just as well be legal, the user decides that one. It would, therefore, be unconstitutional if it was to be illiminated.
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War On Drugs
The war on drugs is perfectly effective. The real problem lies in the donut consumption of cops inforcing it.
Minority Religions
It is our duty to save these people by harrassing them untill they tear their hair out and surrender to the love of god.
Tax Cut
Uuuh.. Money: Good!
Electorial Reform
You mean the third party canidates are still running? Drat.
Intellectual Property
Free software..? You mean Bill Gates is giving it away now?
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Encription? Oh, yeah, that evil stuff someone told me about once. I'm against it.
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Promoting the grace of God is our mission! Oh, and re-electing me too.
Robot Wars iz going to have some steep competition. o.O
Lets sell our illegal music instead of just giving it away. A whole new way to breedy greedy people, prevent freedom of information, and start law suits. Yay.
The idea of making sure everyone is contributing evenly is interesting, however...
I think the idea of an opensource and windows compatable windows clone is wonderful, but wouldn't Gates sue for something like this, if successful?
Heh, we should all just number our mp3 files and keep a txt document containing the track listing for them nearby. =P
Although there are lots of other webpage translators out there, I wouldn't worry about altavista or askjesus. Other than the fact that no one wants to take on someone large like altavista, having people be able to read their webpage in another language is a benefit to any company. And as for askjesus.org, many people wouldn't threaten to sue them because there's a referance to god. Sounds corny, but religion is a major factor in a large precentage of the population's lives and has been for centuries. Bad publicity is avoided at all costs.
That's definitly individualism all the way, but i think this guy is really just trying to say that the large corporations aren't nessisarily bad or at fault, although he gets sorta off topic.
I agree that most of this country isn't up-to-par in intellegence and I'd be willing to bet that most of that majority of that 70% really doesn't know all that much about politics or microsoft, but is simply bored of hearing about it altogether, old news. It is quite possible for the minority of geeks to overthrow the majority of oppressive corporations and conformity. We run, create, and understand the systems that rule most of the "modern" world today. These monopolistic corporations rely on geeks to survive, and although we may not be the majority, we are vital.
One thing i've heard is the "if something I did makes money, i want a cut". Which goes against the whole opensource concept. How about all the people who contributed to Linux, and Redhat sells a distro for profit. They are not getting a cut from that. But that's ok?
I don't believe anyone said anything about getting paid for their quotes. Some people might simply not be comfortable being quoted in a book.
If the little small bands are the ones that are going to be hurt so badly by this, then why is it Metallica, Dr Dre, and the big name record companies who are sueing? If it does anything, it helps get the smaller band's names out. As for concerts, smaller bands get smaller gigs and therefore move themselfs up the latter as such. Concerts are not nessisarily huge and costly. Metallica does recieve money for its art; and plenty of it at that. Which is why it can afford to do what it does. A large reason many people download mp3s is to see if they would like to buy the cd at all.
Even if the spread of copywrited mp3s are immoral or bad, this doesn't justify for the law suits anyway. Napster merely allows you to download files. These files can just as well be legal, the user decides that one. It would, therefore, be unconstitutional if it was to be illiminated.