robots.txt is an optional protocol. It has no special standing in law, nor does it force spiders not to index or copy a site if they choose to ignore it.
It is, however, the accepted method for detailing what spiders should avoid and what they are allowed to index. Just like lawyers came up with all-caps monospace for conspicuous labelling, this is how you do things. Are you suggesting that the notice would have standing if someone who only spoke spanish went to the site?
Also, if copying is illegal, what about copying the website to your browser cache when you display the page?
Some software cases have held that copying is allowed if it's required for the normal use of the product (and you're allowed to do that). That is to say, you can't sue me for copyright infringement for running your program, which copies itself into memory.
I'm going to make a wild guess that ISPs don't make it opt-in because they know no-one would, because people do care about privacy.
Nah, people are lazy when there's no obvious impact. That's why IE is the dominant browser - it's default, and the reasons to switch aren't meaningful to most people, if they even know they can switch.
I disagree. If each upload is to be treated as a separate violation of the DMCA, then it is the responsibility of the organization filing the takedown notice to ensure that each upload is, in actuality, infringing.
Or watch a handful, establish that they are by and large infringements and flag them all. What judge is going to complain that you flagged 90 videos of 'Different Strokes' when 2 were some guy's backyard stunt video? You've already established a pattern of behavior.
Yeah, you're missing the point. Copyright is a bargain - artists get a monopoly on their works for a time, and in return it enters the public domain after a while, thus enriching it. Corporations have been systematically removing the second part by extending copyright and also by building technology and laws that criminalize the process that allows us to preserve content - do you really think your DieHard dvd will be readable when it falls out of copyright?
Medical insurance is rising rapidly, but the average settlement is about a half million dollars. Further, 5% of doctors are responsible for most settlements. It seems that shitcanning doctors that routinely screw up is a much faster way to reduce insurance costs. check the second link - in Nevada, two doctors were responsible for 2/3rds of the awards for one year. Maybe they had a bad year, or maybe they shouldn't be practicing.
These records are clearly covered by attorney-client confidentiality and this order is going to get slapped down on appeal faster than you can say denied (IAAL).
Yet again, this is proof that when someone says clearly, they're trying to snow you. Here's my narrow refutation - care to provide something of equal or greater value?
Isn't the DMCA enough? They've got an out if they remove the videos upcon receiving a complaint. Anyway, good luck watermarking the sucker - I'm no videohead, but I could probably strip or render useless a watermark that's going to youtube.
If you continually indicate that you're not willing to work with content providers at all, then don't expect content providers to have any consideration for your interests.
If they want to sell anything at all, they'll listen to congress - all we have to do is fight for our rights. Compromising with these people will only result in them coming back later asking for another compromise that pushes the line further in our direction. What we need is legislation explicitly protecting our rights to enrich the public domain. No fair use, no copyright.
it leaves legitimate fair use rights in place, but provides a means for large-scale-distribution violations to be prosecuted
Yeah right. It allows the OP's scenario to result in his bankruptcy while doing fuckall to stop real pirates, since they just rip the DVD and copy the cover art (or make more DVDs in the same factory). This is only good for harrassing morons who upload dvd clips to youtube and the people they live with.
Everytime you see lots of people starving in Africa after a long drought, this is no much different from what have been happening for ages to that people, it's just because they rely on natural methods, that they don't have food security.
Every famine in the past 50 years has been political.
The fact that a reasonably educated westerner can't figure out the resource allocation to accomplish the basic goal of feeding 600 million Americans is why Communism fails
I would've liked some sort of instruction; as it was, I was delivering papers, so humping 50 lbs around for an hour was no big deal. I just couldn't/can't run distance.
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robots.txt is an optional protocol. It has no special standing in law, nor does it force spiders not to index or copy a site if they choose to ignore it.
It is, however, the accepted method for detailing what spiders should avoid and what they are allowed to index. Just like lawyers came up with all-caps monospace for conspicuous labelling, this is how you do things. Are you suggesting that the notice would have standing if someone who only spoke spanish went to the site?
Also, if copying is illegal, what about copying the website to your browser cache when you display the page?
Some software cases have held that copying is allowed if it's required for the normal use of the product (and you're allowed to do that). That is to say, you can't sue me for copyright infringement for running your program, which copies itself into memory.
I'm going to make a wild guess that ISPs don't make it opt-in because they know no-one would, because people do care about privacy.
Nah, people are lazy when there's no obvious impact. That's why IE is the dominant browser - it's default, and the reasons to switch aren't meaningful to most people, if they even know they can switch.
What about your spouse in this situation? Do you think they appreciate having their midmorning brunch interrupted by a client's phone call?
Better that than no honey at 11am. It's not like you always get interrupted during brunch.
In fairness to McDonalds, the cuisine at your local neighborhood McDonalds is far superior to anything purporting to be British food.
So go get a curry. You're in London fer chris'sake.
I disagree. If each upload is to be treated as a separate violation of the DMCA, then it is the responsibility of the organization filing the takedown notice to ensure that each upload is, in actuality, infringing.
Or watch a handful, establish that they are by and large infringements and flag them all. What judge is going to complain that you flagged 90 videos of 'Different Strokes' when 2 were some guy's backyard stunt video? You've already established a pattern of behavior.
Yeah, you're missing the point. Copyright is a bargain - artists get a monopoly on their works for a time, and in return it enters the public domain after a while, thus enriching it. Corporations have been systematically removing the second part by extending copyright and also by building technology and laws that criminalize the process that allows us to preserve content - do you really think your DieHard dvd will be readable when it falls out of copyright?
Medical insurance is rising rapidly, but the average settlement is about a half million dollars. Further, 5% of doctors are responsible for most settlements. It seems that shitcanning doctors that routinely screw up is a much faster way to reduce insurance costs. check the second link - in Nevada, two doctors were responsible for 2/3rds of the awards for one year. Maybe they had a bad year, or maybe they shouldn't be practicing.
Well, he did spout some nonsense and claim to be a lawyer. I'm just saddened that I repsonded to an AC. Guess I should update my prefs.
These records are clearly covered by attorney-client confidentiality and this order is going to get slapped down on appeal faster than you can say denied (IAAL).
Yet again, this is proof that when someone says clearly, they're trying to snow you. Here's my narrow refutation - care to provide something of equal or greater value?
Isn't the DMCA enough? They've got an out if they remove the videos upcon receiving a complaint. Anyway, good luck watermarking the sucker - I'm no videohead, but I could probably strip or render useless a watermark that's going to youtube.
Why should a doctor's mistake be like winning the lottery?
What makes you think it's like that now?
Seriously, what ever happened to making stuff people actually want?
If you continually indicate that you're not willing to work with content providers at all, then don't expect content providers to have any consideration for your interests.
If they want to sell anything at all, they'll listen to congress - all we have to do is fight for our rights. Compromising with these people will only result in them coming back later asking for another compromise that pushes the line further in our direction. What we need is legislation explicitly protecting our rights to enrich the public domain. No fair use, no copyright.
it leaves legitimate fair use rights in place, but provides a means for large-scale-distribution violations to be prosecuted
Yeah right. It allows the OP's scenario to result in his bankruptcy while doing fuckall to stop real pirates, since they just rip the DVD and copy the cover art (or make more DVDs in the same factory). This is only good for harrassing morons who upload dvd clips to youtube and the people they live with.
no modern medicine
Except for genetic disorders brought on by inbreeding.
Everytime you see lots of people starving in Africa after a long drought, this is no much different from what have been happening for ages to that people, it's just because they rely on natural methods, that they don't have food security.
Every famine in the past 50 years has been political.
And yeah, I am a Mexican and I also consider myself an American.
You need a different passport for that, compadre.
The fact that a reasonably educated westerner can't figure out the resource allocation to accomplish the basic goal of feeding 600 million Americans is why Communism fails
Ok, how about the 300 million that are here now?
So what, do you end up with the non-carbon components of car exhaust? I can live with that.
Fine. Go make some. For a bonus, achieve an energy ratio of less than 2:1.
is there even a need to have a gas station like environment?
Duh, lottery tickets and hotdogs. Also handy for road trips.
I would've liked some sort of instruction; as it was, I was delivering papers, so humping 50 lbs around for an hour was no big deal. I just couldn't/can't run distance.
Sorry, talking about real life :) - Check this out
I'm overweight. In fact, by the new guidelines, I'm obese- 230lbs / 6'2".
Who cares? Check your body fat index, not the BMI - my BMI is borderline obese, but I'm at best 10-15 lbs overweight.