This is a terrible day for Internet freedom. VeriSign is obviously a monopolistic entity determined to eradicate its competition. I recommend that somebody here organize a picketing campaign. Unfortunately, nobody with influence appears to read Slashdot.
submitted and used by the State as evidence. Honestly, if these individuals would rather not be exposed, perhaps they should remove these black boxes! Otherwise, we should use them to expose the fradulent drivers. If their recollection is factual, what have they to fear?
Airlines are required to surrender their black boxes to a government agency for analysis. Why should motorists be treated any differently?
Unfortunately, however, the Napster debacle proved that the distribution of illegal music could be forbidden by the P2P provider. I'll acknowledge that the industry isn't collectively "quite certain" what "damages" can be caused by an individual.
For instance, the 12-year-old girl was fined $2,000, whereas many others have received citations exceeding $100,000.
The truth is that the industry requires a scapegoat. P2P is more convenient than running to the store to purchase a $20 CD. And, in today's post-9/11 economy, it is factual that not everybody has $20 to spend on recorded music. But, maybe if everybody were to stop using P2P to distribute illegal files, the industry would no longer have a scapegoat. Then, like the MPAA before them, they would be obligated to modify their business model, and my wife would still be employed.
Honestly, I resent being labeled a "troll". Yes, perhaps my response was a bit overzealous. If you were in my situation, wouldn't yours be?
Until now, I've been extremely hesitant to submit a comment to Slashdot. Now, however, my entire lifestyle appears to be in jeapordy. You see, my wife and I have been employed by a record label for the past decade. Last week, she was terminated. The reason, as her manager explained, was illegal music piracy.
The advertising campaigns are true. The executives, instead of being inconvenienced by accommodating P2P, are attempting to eliminate it. Furthermore, employees such as myself are expendable, and that axiom is certainly manifesting itself today.
Music piracy is analogous to marijuana: both are gateways. Whereas marijuana is a gateway to other illegal narcotics, music piracy is a gateway to movie piracy and, another form of illegal distribution that may begin to affect the Slashdot community, software piracy.
Until now, I haven't complained. With a $250,000 mortgage and a lack of income, however, I am certainly becoming less tolerant. No man should ever be forced to see his wife in tears.
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Why, you're a likely candidate!
This is a terrible day for Internet freedom. VeriSign is obviously a monopolistic entity determined to eradicate its competition. I recommend that somebody here organize a picketing campaign. Unfortunately, nobody with influence appears to read Slashdot.
Amateur--no one will bite on anything that obvious.
Well, you did...
submitted and used by the State as evidence. Honestly, if these individuals would rather not be exposed, perhaps they should remove these black boxes! Otherwise, we should use them to expose the fradulent drivers. If their recollection is factual, what have they to fear?
Airlines are required to surrender their black boxes to a government agency for analysis. Why should motorists be treated any differently?
All this with a computer that is old enough to drink.
The consequences, however, would be quite explosive. Thank you, I'll be around until Saturday!
Nothing is accidental. It is a conspiracy!
Unfortunately, however, the Napster debacle proved that the distribution of illegal music could be forbidden by the P2P provider. I'll acknowledge that the industry isn't collectively "quite certain" what "damages" can be caused by an individual.
For instance, the 12-year-old girl was fined $2,000, whereas many others have received citations exceeding $100,000.
I've been told that the "factories" are often propaganda. The industry is certainly receptive to "licensing fees" associated with blank media.
The truth is that the industry requires a scapegoat. P2P is more convenient than running to the store to purchase a $20 CD. And, in today's post-9/11 economy, it is factual that not everybody has $20 to spend on recorded music. But, maybe if everybody were to stop using P2P to distribute illegal files, the industry would no longer have a scapegoat. Then, like the MPAA before them, they would be obligated to modify their business model, and my wife would still be employed.
Honestly, I resent being labeled a "troll". Yes, perhaps my response was a bit overzealous. If you were in my situation, wouldn't yours be?
Until now, I've been extremely hesitant to submit a comment to Slashdot. Now, however, my entire lifestyle appears to be in jeapordy. You see, my wife and I have been employed by a record label for the past decade. Last week, she was terminated. The reason, as her manager explained, was illegal music piracy.
The advertising campaigns are true. The executives, instead of being inconvenienced by accommodating P2P, are attempting to eliminate it. Furthermore, employees such as myself are expendable, and that axiom is certainly manifesting itself today.
Music piracy is analogous to marijuana: both are gateways. Whereas marijuana is a gateway to other illegal narcotics, music piracy is a gateway to movie piracy and, another form of illegal distribution that may begin to affect the Slashdot community, software piracy.
Until now, I haven't complained. With a $250,000 mortgage and a lack of income, however, I am certainly becoming less tolerant. No man should ever be forced to see his wife in tears.