I suspect the difference in the superscript has to do with print font vs. screen font. On my screen the "th" does not rise above the tops of the other letters, but when I print it, the top of the "th" is higher than the other letters.
This could be the difference between screen and print fonts. Print them out and make a comparison.
On my screen the superscript "th" doesn't go above the regular letters, whereas in the print version it does. In fact, it looks (to my untrained eye) identical to the superscript in the memos.
I've posted both the email the Copyright Office sent out and the HTML version of the "discussion draft" along with some initial analysis here: Copyright Office Produces 'Discussion Draft' Alternative to INDUCE Act (IICA).
My basic take is that although this bill is an improvement, that doesn't mean much. Instead of being ludicrously overbroad, it is now only excessively overbroad.
It looks like they pulled the hardware because of the presumed potential for piracy and they might not have had any legal remedies against. However, if the INDUCE Act had been in force, there would have been a law they could have used to outlaw the software.
See, Hatch's Hit List #30 - XM Radio to MP3.
The Emphasis Should be on Security Issues Not P2P
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The problem is that the website author emphasizes that "Technology often outruns legislation. So is the case with Peer 2 Peer networks." He seems to assume that P2P should be legislated against. However, this is a security issue, not an issue specific to P2P systems. Education and other controls should be used to minimize this problem. The military would never let Joe Soldier run a rogue server, why would they let them run any old P2P app on a system with classified information? See, P2P Problem or Security Issue?.
Not entirely. Hatch tried to sneak this through to a vote without a hearing. Opposition forced him to have a hearing, but he wants a revised bill after August. There is a lot going on here.
See, INDUCE Act Archives and LawMeme's Index.
You think that is ridiculous, just imagine what the INDUCE Act will do to TiVo. INDUCE Act Archives and LawMeme's Index to the INDUCE Act. Every technology that even gets close to copyrighted content will have to be vetted by lawyers and approved by Hollywood and the BSA.
INDUCE Act Threatens VoIP Innovation
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One of the problems that VoIP doesn't have right now, but will if the INDUCE Act passes is getting Hollywood's approval for innovative new services:
Hatch's Hit List #7 - VoIP
I was the industry representative for the cybercafe industry who helped negotiate a better deal for the cybercafes. Here is my detailed description of what the ordinance requires:
LA City Council Votes to Regulate Cybercafes
Valve wants to charge $10/month/PC for access to all of Valve's games, which right now is the original Counter-Strike. This may not seem like a lot, but multiply this charge by every major game publisher and pretty soon you've strangled the nascent cybercafe industry. Valve should be encouraging cybercafes with generous licensing terms, rather than trying to squeeze every last dime of profit. The worst part is that Valve is targeting high-profile cybercafes that are trying to act as responsible members of the community, while fly-by-night strip mall cybercafes continue to fly under the radar.
Will this bill make it illegal for "copy-protected" CDs to add malware to your computer through autorun? Will they be required to make it easy to remove the malware?
Darkwatch from Sammy Studios.
It isn't out yet, but the artwork that has been released is mucho cool. Given the rich background of the storyline, as well as the fact that many of the designers are also ex-Oddworld designers, I think it would make a great book.
I wouldn't mind a roleplaying (aka GURPS Myth, GURPS Alpha Centauri, d20 Diablo, d20 Warcraft) version either.
Slashdot Mirror
I've collected much more information and some critique of the LA Times' experiment here: Wikitorial Post Mortem
You can actually read the full text of the proposed law here: MPAA Shopping Draft Broadcast Flag Legislation
I've put together a collection of links as well as pulling out various key elements of the case: Victory in Broadcast Flag Case! FCC Has No Authority Says Court
Well over 100 posts, including a copy of the final draft that torpedoed the negotiations: INDUCE Act Archives
I suspect the difference in the superscript has to do with print font vs. screen font. On my screen the "th" does not rise above the tops of the other letters, but when I print it, the top of the "th" is higher than the other letters.
This could be the difference between screen and print fonts. Print them out and make a comparison. On my screen the superscript "th" doesn't go above the regular letters, whereas in the print version it does. In fact, it looks (to my untrained eye) identical to the superscript in the memos.
I've posted both the email the Copyright Office sent out and the HTML version of the "discussion draft" along with some initial analysis here: Copyright Office Produces 'Discussion Draft' Alternative to INDUCE Act (IICA). My basic take is that although this bill is an improvement, that doesn't mean much. Instead of being ludicrously overbroad, it is now only excessively overbroad.
It looks like they pulled the hardware because of the presumed potential for piracy and they might not have had any legal remedies against. However, if the INDUCE Act had been in force, there would have been a law they could have used to outlaw the software. See, Hatch's Hit List #30 - XM Radio to MP3.
The problem is that the website author emphasizes that "Technology often outruns legislation. So is the case with Peer 2 Peer networks." He seems to assume that P2P should be legislated against. However, this is a security issue, not an issue specific to P2P systems. Education and other controls should be used to minimize this problem. The military would never let Joe Soldier run a rogue server, why would they let them run any old P2P app on a system with classified information? See, P2P Problem or Security Issue?.
Not entirely. Hatch tried to sneak this through to a vote without a hearing. Opposition forced him to have a hearing, but he wants a revised bill after August. There is a lot going on here. See, INDUCE Act Archives and LawMeme's Index.
You think that is ridiculous, just imagine what the INDUCE Act will do to TiVo. INDUCE Act Archives and LawMeme's Index to the INDUCE Act. Every technology that even gets close to copyrighted content will have to be vetted by lawyers and approved by Hollywood and the BSA.
One of the problems that VoIP doesn't have right now, but will if the INDUCE Act passes is getting Hollywood's approval for innovative new services: Hatch's Hit List #7 - VoIP
If it looks like it is successful, then the courts will have an excuse to toss out the Child Online Protection Act permanently.
Like my article, "Taking the Copy Out of Copyright" [PDF]
I was the industry representative for the cybercafe industry who helped negotiate a better deal for the cybercafes. Here is my detailed description of what the ordinance requires: LA City Council Votes to Regulate Cybercafes
Valve wants to charge $10/month/PC for access to all of Valve's games, which right now is the original Counter-Strike. This may not seem like a lot, but multiply this charge by every major game publisher and pretty soon you've strangled the nascent cybercafe industry. Valve should be encouraging cybercafes with generous licensing terms, rather than trying to squeeze every last dime of profit. The worst part is that Valve is targeting high-profile cybercafes that are trying to act as responsible members of the community, while fly-by-night strip mall cybercafes continue to fly under the radar.
Will this bill make it illegal for "copy-protected" CDs to add malware to your computer through autorun? Will they be required to make it easy to remove the malware?
Darkwatch from Sammy Studios. It isn't out yet, but the artwork that has been released is mucho cool. Given the rich background of the storyline, as well as the fact that many of the designers are also ex-Oddworld designers, I think it would make a great book. I wouldn't mind a roleplaying (aka GURPS Myth, GURPS Alpha Centauri, d20 Diablo, d20 Warcraft) version either.
This is a no brainer.
They are both evil. The FCC for censorship, Clear Channel for being a monopolist and not fighting for the First Amendment.
I would be more persuaded by Landsburg's argument if it had hit a little more close to home for Landsburg: Execute Those Criminals in Steve Landsburg's Social Stratum.
Oh, don't worry about that. Ashcroft will almost certainly declare the database illegal for the average citizen to use.
The RIAA gets a lot more out of it than saving money on lawsuits. See, PIRATE Act Reveals Sen. Hatch as Strange Ally of Pornography Industry and PIRATE Act - Wiretaps for Civil Copyright Infringement?.
One Way for the RIAA to Go on the Offensive
I've been writing extensively on Corante about RSS + BitTorrent, which I call "Broadcatching" here: Broadcatching Archives See, for example, RSS + BitTorrent Roundup - Broadcatching Isn't MS Active Channels and First Broadcatching App Available! (And Related News).