Really, says who... you? The law? I'd guess your arguement as to why copyright infrindgement is immoral really should be longer than a single sentence to be compelling.
Let's not forget that copyright property is a state-sponsored temporary monopoly which creates a scarcity which does not correspond to any state in reality. No such scarcity exists or would exist except as created by law. If these idea monopolists get to uppity, as I see they have been doing, it is then time to change the law.
"Why not just respect France's anti-Nazi law whilst doing business with the French?"
And when will it end? Taking down all the sex education links to appease some muslim nations? All the news pages because it offends China's policy of keeping their populus ignorant?
" Harsh words, but you're still supporting copyright infringement. Criminal."
I guess the answer then is to reduce copyright length so these people are not 'criminal'. I'd say 14 years like it was originally in America, but perhaps 5 years would work even better:).
I agree, its about legality unless someone has a moral arguement I've yet to see.
If Mexico wants to do away with copyright or not to enforce it since they think that artifical barrieres on the flow of information and ideas are wrong then let them do so. Link minded Americans can also benefit from this standpoint as well vis a vis cheaper text books.
I also think it as a reminder that perhaps America's own copyright length should be reduced to the level it was at the beginning: 14 years.
Thanks for working on audacity! Pretty soon free/open source software will be so good for general purposes, people won't be tempted to buy most other pay software (as they will already have / know to look for FOSS alternatives).
The US president owns neither his words nor his image - at
least not when he speaks in public on important matters. Anyone is free to use
what he says, and the way he says it, to criticize or to praise. The president,
in this sense, is free. But what happens when the commander in chief uses
private venues to deliver public messages, holding fewer press conferences and
making more talk-show appearances? Who controls his words and images then?
Now is our chance go steal the +5 insightful comments and karma-whore like there is no tommrow;).
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"I suspect that much of the child porn around is made by amateurs for their personal gratification rather than for profit."
Yes, the photography is gratification incidental to the actual act itself. How is banning child pornography on Freenet going to reduce sexual acts that would happen anyway?
"And since this is an addiction"
I see no proof that pornography or sex is defacto an 'addiction'. I am sure it might be argued it *can* be, and if such is the case I prefer that the pedophiles will find an outlet on Freenet instead of on a child.
I guess this means that there is no need to pay the microsoft tax on these computers, so they'd likely be a little cheaper.
Hopefuly it will become so Linux is the standard installation (because its free) and if you really *want* microsoft windows on your computer you go down to the store and buy it yourself.
I've been trying to get them to do reference notes (end notes) so you can keep track of all the facts in an article. For every factual statement it would have multiple endnotes that verify each fact.
"Nonsense; you can also buy an import PS2 (and a power plug adapter) to play them natively."
Yes, and you can always buy a copy of the same music CD every year when it gets scratched, but is that right? No, its bullshit, people have the fair use right to make a back ups and not have to buy a new PS2 or music CD to enjoy legally purchased products.
Some companies are already starting to put 'copyrighted' code into print cartridges so you have to buy their brand instead of the cheaper brand. That is also bullshit, its also anticompetitive.
"...a very small minority of people actually into this stuff..."
Is that why: "one in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually abused
before the age of sixteen"
here and
here.
25% of all children had a sexual encounter with an adult, either PeeWee Herman
has been really busy or there are *a lot* of people very sexually attracted to
children, not a 'small minority'.
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"But you DON'T HAVE THE RIGHT TO TAKE IT."
Really, says who... you? The law? I'd guess your arguement as to why copyright infrindgement is immoral really should be longer than a single sentence to be compelling.
Let's not forget that copyright property is a state-sponsored temporary monopoly which creates a scarcity which does not correspond to any state in reality. No such scarcity exists or would exist except as created by law. If these idea monopolists get to uppity, as I see they have been doing, it is then time to change the law.
"Why not just respect France's anti-Nazi law whilst doing business with the French?"
And when will it end? Taking down all the sex education links to appease some muslim nations? All the news pages because it offends China's policy of keeping their populus ignorant?
"Copyright is a legal monopoly. Maybe someday we'll ditch the free market for information..."
You do realize what you just said is a contradiction in terms?
It is a monopoly, it is a free market of information... well which do you think it is?
" Harsh words, but you're still supporting copyright infringement. Criminal."
:).
I guess the answer then is to reduce copyright length so these people are not 'criminal'. I'd say 14 years like it was originally in America, but perhaps 5 years would work even better
I agree, its about legality unless someone has a moral arguement I've yet to see.
If Mexico wants to do away with copyright or not to enforce it since they think that artifical barrieres on the flow of information and ideas are wrong then let them do so. Link minded Americans can also benefit from this standpoint as well vis a vis cheaper text books.
I also think it as a reminder that perhaps America's own copyright length should be reduced to the level it was at the beginning: 14 years.
Very good post, we should change the laws, what is wrong with people they dont see to realize this.
Thanks for working on audacity! Pretty soon free/open source software will be so good for general purposes, people won't be tempted to buy most other pay software (as they will already have / know to look for FOSS alternatives).
:).
This eBay thing is just temporary
The US president owns neither his words nor his image - at least not when he speaks in public on important matters. Anyone is free to use what he says, and the way he says it, to criticize or to praise. The president, in this sense, is free. But what happens when the commander in chief uses private venues to deliver public messages, holding fewer press conferences and making more talk-show appearances? Who controls his words and images then?
Now is our chance go steal the +5 insightful comments and karma-whore like there is no tommrow ;).
"I suspect that much of the child porn around is made by amateurs for their personal gratification rather than for profit."
Yes, the photography is gratification incidental to the actual act itself. How is banning child pornography on Freenet going to reduce sexual acts that would happen anyway?
"And since this is an addiction"
I see no proof that pornography or sex is defacto an 'addiction'. I am sure it might be argued it *can* be, and if such is the case I prefer that the pedophiles will find an outlet on Freenet instead of on a child.
I guess this means that there is no need to pay the microsoft tax on these computers, so they'd likely be a little cheaper.
Hopefuly it will become so Linux is the standard installation (because its free) and if you really *want* microsoft windows on your computer you go down to the store and buy it yourself.
Anyone know any cyphers that are immune to Shor's algorthim? I don't think AES is...
Can canadians apply also?
I've been trying to get them to do reference notes (end notes) so you can keep track of all the facts in an article. For every factual statement it would have multiple endnotes that verify each fact.
"So if you ever emailed their support about something related to the account and were not satisfied with their response, you are in :)"
:).
You forgot to add: AND if you are American you are in.
Paypal fucked over everyone all over the world, but it is good that at least some people geting their money back
Time to speak up now before it becomes law, don't you wish you could go back in time and speak up before the DMCA was passed?
Also elections are being held soon, vote anyone out who supports this bill.
There is a project on sourceforge called Freevo that allows you to make your own. Anyone know any other open source projects?
"Nonsense; you can also buy an import PS2 (and a power plug adapter) to play them natively."
Yes, and you can always buy a copy of the same music CD every year when it gets scratched, but is that right? No, its bullshit, people have the fair use right to make a back ups and not have to buy a new PS2 or music CD to enjoy legally purchased products.
Some companies are already starting to put 'copyrighted' code into print cartridges so you have to buy their brand instead of the cheaper brand. That is also bullshit, its also anticompetitive.
"Can you tell me what they have to gain from it?"
Well if I was working at the IWF a list of my brother's business competitors websites would be on that list lickidy split.
You are nieve to think no one can gain from the use of unaccountable censorship power.
"Look what it did to the ancient greeks."
Ya, and so what, what did it do? Destroy them? Give us the beginning of western civilization? The toga party?
"...a very small minority of people actually into this stuff..."
Is that why: "one in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually abused before the age of sixteen" here and here.
25% of all children had a sexual encounter with an adult, either PeeWee Herman has been really busy or there are *a lot* of people very sexually attracted to children, not a 'small minority'.
Where are the studies and discussions on this issue? Oh I forgot they are being condemned by the United States Congress and state leglislatures for NOT toeing the line. Does it have a chilling effect on study of this issue, I'd say so big time.
"They've been seen by the Internet Watch Foundation and classified."
Their definition of child pornography is...? And I trust this organization because...?
Unless 1/5 internet users on BT are attracted to children, I think Internet Watch Foundation is using overly broad definition of child pornography.
How is parent off topic? Don't forget to metamoderate these retarded moderators so they never moderate again.
" Oooh.. let's see just how much bandwidth the north koreans have."
Watchout about wasting N. Korea's bandwidth, they've threatened nuclear war for less...
" But I am hoping that gravitational waves travel instantly throughout the galaxy."
If gravity waves traveled faster then the speed of light then the effects of gravity would occur before actually seeing the object.
You would have the effect before cause which is impossible.