But aren't Libraries still required to obtain the license (e.g. buying a book) legally before they can excersize thier unholy rights under "Section 108 fo the USC"?
Maybe you should card customers before allowing them to use the WiFi. This would at least make it so that you didn't have to worry about the very touchy subject of minors accessing adult material.
One solution might be to secure the network with WEP and hand out the key to people who identified themselves and signed an EULA.
Parental controls could be used, but that might be inadvisable because once you start filtering, you may take on legal responsibilities.
All-in-all, I don't see a compelling argument for it that would outweigh the potential legal ramifications in our litigious society.
Actually, that is not the case. Copyright laws protect the IP from any copying even when you're giving it away.
And to answer another poster's question regarding libraries keeping out-of-print books in their collection: In the case of a book no copy has taken place. You can even resell the book without infringement. It is the act of copying that violates the copyright.
I wonder how this relates to copyright laws. If I write a disertation on my blog, copyright it, and publish it, wouldn't it be a copyright violation for WBM to republish it for profit?
Well isn't that the easy way out? You don't have to feel bad because you're not a VP making major bucks, because the whole deck is stacked against you. The "rich kids" didn't do anything to earn their way in life. They were connected.
What you fail to realize is that the vast majority of the economy in this country is made up of small business. Yes, rich kids do make out well, but the vast majority of millionaires in this country came from nothing.
It wasn't couched in such esoteric terms, but he did predict that we would be using net-based computers in the near future, and that was over five years ago.
Every so often these computer mags find it necessary to make grand predictions and speculate regarding the future of technology and its incredible impact on society, but, as history has shown us, they are almost always off the mark regarding form, but dead on regarding effect. Technology will have an incredible effect on society in the future, but I doubt anyone who sais they can predict what form it will take with any accuracy.
Now, come on. There are tons of features in the Linux desktop managers (KDE, GNOME, etc.) that were first seen in Windows. There are even look-a-like themes!
I'm not saying that Microsoft is a greate innovator, but let's give credit where credit is due.
You are correct that they will be looking for things to immitate, but isn't that the sincerest form of flattery?
This is the consistent message from the Dems today. They know better. Let them handle it. Stop thinking. Stop parenting. Let the maternal federal government take care of everything.
When I was going to a boarding school in Steamboat Spring, CO. there was a good amount of friction between us and the local public high school, but the only ones that got violent were the football team. It was like these kids were in an incoherent rage and we were the only acceptable target for it. Looking back I am quite certain there was steroid abuse going on at that school.
Kids have always played games. A hundred years ago they were playing stickball and kick the can; now they're playing "World of Warcraft," "Halo 2" and "Madden 2005." And parents have to drag their kids away from the games to get them to do their algebra homework, but parents have been dragging kids away from whatever the kids were into since the dawn of civilization.
I think it is important to point out that we are dealing with the same problems that every generation has dealt with. Crime statistics fluctuate, and IMO they really can't be attributed to just one factor, but as the article correctly points out, we cannot rule out the idea that these violent games give kids an outlet for natrual aggression.
On sexual content, I am more concerned with violence than sex here. I don't really understand why our society is so prudish. Violence on TV (murder, rape, child molestation), is a "concern", but bearing a breast during primetime is an "outrage"!
The bottom line, this is yet another ploy by the Hildabeast to try to portray herself as a conservative Democrat in preparation for 2008.
Greedy? You are calling someone who owns something you want greedy because they won't sell it to you on your terms? If you don't want to buy a CD for two songs, then don't buy it, but don't steal it either!
I simply cannot beleive the "gimme" attitude of you pirates! I don't like the fact that hot dog buns are sold in packs of eight while hot dogs are sold in packs of six. Does that make it OK for me to rip open the bag and steal six buns?!? NO!
Didn't your mother raise you with any morals at all?
I think the main reason this information will not affect the actions of these media organizations is that legal rights not defended are eventually waived.
Basically, the way it was explained to me, you cannot selectively defend your legal rights to IP. If you let one known case of it slide, then you will have a hard time defending your right in the next one.
Now, I know someone is going to argue that they let thousands of cases slide all the time, but in the case of music downloads, the sheer volume of violations necessitate that they only pursue the cases where they are most likely to win.
Bottom line, this won't change anything because the lawyers won't let it.
IMO, that's the way it should be. Every download IS illegal and should be procecuted as resources permit.
Try pointing your browser www.nea.org. Since you are obviously not paying attention, I'll include an excerpt from the NEA's site:
The National Education Association (NEA) is the nation's largest professional employee organization and is committed to advancing the cause of public education.
In case you're simply not reading the posts, I'll explain that I was the original poster of the comment "What do you expect?", so by "refine my point" I was referring to the original comment.
Now, do you understand everything, or do I need to spell it out any more for you?
China is churning out more S&E grads. That does not mean they're turning out a higher percentage of S&E. With their numbers they could easily outstrip our numbers with a small percentage.
The point is that in the current system we are forced* to put our children in "adequate" schools when there are better schools to be had elsewhere.
* You can always send your kids to private school. Put down the beer, sell the color TV, and stop buying "bling", and you'll probably be able to afford it!
There have been lots of great ideas for fixing it, but every single one of them have been shot down by the NEA.
It is a sad state of affairs when the major private organization in our country helping to shape education policy is a teacher's union, who's interest lies with teachers, not students.
Let me refine my point by pointing out that you can track the decline in S&E with the rise in the power of the Department of Education.
There is no question. I am sending my children to private school, but I am more worried about all the other children who will be educated by people who think "Adequate yearly progress" worthy of a billboard.
My take: anyone making even a pretty mediocre living can attend to their children's education if they're willing to live within their means. For the rest, I would dearly love to see true competition in education and I beleive that school vouchers could be structured to acheive that.
But this is not going to happen now that the "gimme" generation (aka baby boomers) has made just about everything the government's responsibility.
And of course if there is a warning on the box that the game has adds in it, I wont be buying it.
That's good to hear. Can we expect you to stop complaining about the content in games you don't plan on buying, then?
Free Market == You get to vote with your feet.
Free Market != You get to sue because you don't like the product.
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But aren't Libraries still required to obtain the license (e.g. buying a book) legally before they can excersize thier unholy rights under "Section 108 fo the USC"?
A couple of points RE: potential liabilities.
Maybe you should card customers before allowing them to use the WiFi. This would at least make it so that you didn't have to worry about the very touchy subject of minors accessing adult material.
One solution might be to secure the network with WEP and hand out the key to people who identified themselves and signed an EULA.
Parental controls could be used, but that might be inadvisable because once you start filtering, you may take on legal responsibilities.
All-in-all, I don't see a compelling argument for it that would outweigh the potential legal ramifications in our litigious society.
Actually, that is not the case. Copyright laws protect the IP from any copying even when you're giving it away.
And to answer another poster's question regarding libraries keeping out-of-print books in their collection: In the case of a book no copy has taken place. You can even resell the book without infringement. It is the act of copying that violates the copyright.
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This is off-topic, so I expect to be moded down and I don't care. I just read the FAQ the other day so I am somewhat of an expert of
From the FAQ: Moderators can not participate in the same discussion as both a moderator and a poster, so you're asking for the impossible!
I wonder how this relates to copyright laws. If I write a disertation on my blog, copyright it, and publish it, wouldn't it be a copyright violation for WBM to republish it for profit?
What you fail to realize is that the vast majority of the economy in this country is made up of small business. Yes, rich kids do make out well, but the vast majority of millionaires in this country came from nothing.
You have nobody to blame but yourself.
Every so often these computer mags find it necessary to make grand predictions and speculate regarding the future of technology and its incredible impact on society, but, as history has shown us, they are almost always off the mark regarding form, but dead on regarding effect. Technology will have an incredible effect on society in the future, but I doubt anyone who sais they can predict what form it will take with any accuracy.
I'm not saying that Microsoft is a greate innovator, but let's give credit where credit is due.
You are correct that they will be looking for things to immitate, but isn't that the sincerest form of flattery?
I do see your point, but for pete's sake, it's just a boob!
This is the consistent message from the Dems today. They know better. Let them handle it. Stop thinking. Stop parenting. Let the maternal federal government take care of everything.
When I was going to a boarding school in Steamboat Spring, CO. there was a good amount of friction between us and the local public high school, but the only ones that got violent were the football team. It was like these kids were in an incoherent rage and we were the only acceptable target for it. Looking back I am quite certain there was steroid abuse going on at that school.
I think it is important to point out that we are dealing with the same problems that every generation has dealt with. Crime statistics fluctuate, and IMO they really can't be attributed to just one factor, but as the article correctly points out, we cannot rule out the idea that these violent games give kids an outlet for natrual aggression.
On sexual content, I am more concerned with violence than sex here. I don't really understand why our society is so prudish. Violence on TV (murder, rape, child molestation), is a "concern", but bearing a breast during primetime is an "outrage"!
The bottom line, this is yet another ploy by the Hildabeast to try to portray herself as a conservative Democrat in preparation for 2008.
I, for one, plan to get it ASAP. I think the browser is a great addition.
I am dissapointed in Sony for working so hard to disable the hacks people have come up with. What's it to them how we use the HW we bought?
I really think Sony should consider removing the barriers to homebrew software! Does anyone have any insight into why they're so uptight about it?
Greedy? You are calling someone who owns something you want greedy because they won't sell it to you on your terms? If you don't want to buy a CD for two songs, then don't buy it, but don't steal it either!
I simply cannot beleive the "gimme" attitude of you pirates! I don't like the fact that hot dog buns are sold in packs of eight while hot dogs are sold in packs of six. Does that make it OK for me to rip open the bag and steal six buns?!? NO!
Didn't your mother raise you with any morals at all?
I think the main reason this information will not affect the actions of these media organizations is that legal rights not defended are eventually waived. Basically, the way it was explained to me, you cannot selectively defend your legal rights to IP. If you let one known case of it slide, then you will have a hard time defending your right in the next one. Now, I know someone is going to argue that they let thousands of cases slide all the time, but in the case of music downloads, the sheer volume of violations necessitate that they only pursue the cases where they are most likely to win. Bottom line, this won't change anything because the lawyers won't let it. IMO, that's the way it should be. Every download IS illegal and should be procecuted as resources permit.
Try pointing your browser www.nea.org. Since you are obviously not paying attention, I'll include an excerpt from the NEA's site:
In case you're simply not reading the posts, I'll explain that I was the original poster of the comment "What do you expect?", so by "refine my point" I was referring to the original comment.Now, do you understand everything, or do I need to spell it out any more for you?
Funny!?!
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Original> Moderators, please don't rate this post as "Funny", because it isn't.
I should have known that that would have the opposite effect.
Good point. Moderators, bump this one.
Donley
Someone needs to flip the burgers.
China is churning out more S&E grads. That does not mean they're turning out a higher percentage of S&E. With their numbers they could easily outstrip our numbers with a small percentage.
The point is that in the current system we are forced* to put our children in "adequate" schools when there are better schools to be had elsewhere.
* You can always send your kids to private school. Put down the beer, sell the color TV, and stop buying "bling", and you'll probably be able to afford it!
OMG! I haven't seen a better example of liberal claptrap than this in a looong time. ROFL.
There have been lots of great ideas for fixing it, but every single one of them have been shot down by the NEA.
It is a sad state of affairs when the major private organization in our country helping to shape education policy is a teacher's union, who's interest lies with teachers, not students.
Let me refine my point by pointing out that you can track the decline in S&E with the rise in the power of the Department of Education.
There is no question. I am sending my children to private school, but I am more worried about all the other children who will be educated by people who think "Adequate yearly progress" worthy of a billboard.
My take: anyone making even a pretty mediocre living can attend to their children's education if they're willing to live within their means. For the rest, I would dearly love to see true competition in education and I beleive that school vouchers could be structured to acheive that.
But this is not going to happen now that the "gimme" generation (aka baby boomers) has made just about everything the government's responsibility.
Donley
From an elementary school's billboard in my neighborhood: "Adequate yearly progress, once again!"
This is what we get for handing our children's education over to the government.
Moderators, please don't rate this post as "Funny", because it isn't.
how long it will take Microsoft to come up with a way to monopolize the search engine market and cost us another $10 billion.