Music downloaders can not be identified by IP. This is because anybody could potentially use a computer on the specified network to perform the action.
Now, consider that the cease & desist is towards a business. It is not an individual who is being targeted, but the business entity. The IP address can identify a network, which belongs to the business itself.
I suppose unauthorized use could still be an argument, but many businesses (especially larger ones) have security measures in place (domain logins, firewalls, etc), not to mention stricter controls on who is permitted in the area. Considering mediasentry's claim to "proprietary methods", it would be hard for them to argue just anybody could access their network.
I'm a bit confused on the Irrefutable proof as well. Somebody correct me if this guess is wrong, but:
a. The exhibit document lists a number of reports generated by Mediasentry
b. The documents identify IP addresses of supposed infringers
c. These IP addresses on a quick traceroute identify these investigations to be located in Massachusetts (at leastone IP is at Boston University)
d. These documents have been submitted to courts as evidence (each document has a case #)
e. Because the IP address is in Massachusetts, the investigation has crossed into these borders. Because they have been submitted to courts, it is proof of investigation.
Otherwise, I think the proof needs some notes along with it.
Nobody is forcing you to use a Microsoft based computer. You can go work in construction with a hammer and watch TV for entertainment. They must not be a monopoly either.
If you don't find advertising on ____ media acceptable, tell the advertising company.
I find pre-movie full motion (non-trailer) advertising offensive considering the price of a movie ticket. I usually send the company an email indicating that their advertising will result in me avoiding their product(s) for a long time.
No clue if it works, but it might give them something to think about when they go to renew their advertising contracts.
Our last census had the option of filling out the census forms online. I didn't find out how many actually did it, but they were originally estimating 20% usage. Instead of getting the full booklet to fill out, you got an access code.
Registered through: GoDaddy.com, Inc. (http://www.godaddy.com) Domain Name: JKSHDFKLJH23SADF.COM Created on: 26-Feb-08 Expires on: 26-Feb-09 Last Updated on: 26-Feb-08
how can you possibly morally justify this? I use the guinea pigs to power my house by having them run on a wheel. I'm saving the environment, you insensitive clod!
Its not "Land of the Free", its 'Land of the Free'*
* Some restrictions apply. Company may alter terms of the agreement without notification. No purchase necessary; for freedom without purchase, place a self marked voting ballot in the box. Freedom is provide as-is. User takes full responsibility for use of freedom. Approximate cash value is 1/10 cent. Freedom is subject to all Federal, State, Provincial and Municipal laws and regulations. Void where prohibited.
Although this method could work, I believe that challenging the existing manager to a fight to the death (complete with original star trek combat music) would be more interesting.
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So you're saying that wrecking a database on an informational website that could likely be replaced from backup in less than an hour is the equivalent to the RIAA's normal business practices?
Well there you go Slashdot, we're even now. No complaining about the RIAA until they do something new.
I mean, what can you say to someone whose first video game experience was "Super Mario Brothers 3"? How about "git off my lawn!". Damned kids and their side scrolling graphical interfaces these days...
In contrast, I'm posting not as AC and taking the risk. Out of curiosity, what are the risks associated with posting a message at Slashdot (not including the generic 'being a geek' risks)
I had a networking instructor who was convinced that TCP protocol established a connection by fixing a path across specific routers. He was teaching that UDP was more reliable because it would not fix its path.
I spend my lab period trying to point out that that was not the default behaviour of TCP. I finally found a page that showed him that TCP can be configured to fix its path, but that it is not recommended and that some routers will ignore/toss these requests.
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Not a lawyer or american
Music downloaders can not be identified by IP. This is because anybody could potentially use a computer on the specified network to perform the action.
Now, consider that the cease & desist is towards a business. It is not an individual who is being targeted, but the business entity. The IP address can identify a network, which belongs to the business itself.
I suppose unauthorized use could still be an argument, but many businesses (especially larger ones) have security measures in place (domain logins, firewalls, etc), not to mention stricter controls on who is permitted in the area. Considering mediasentry's claim to "proprietary methods", it would be hard for them to argue just anybody could access their network.
I'm a bit confused on the Irrefutable proof as well. Somebody correct me if this guess is wrong, but:
a. The exhibit document lists a number of reports generated by Mediasentry
b. The documents identify IP addresses of supposed infringers
c. These IP addresses on a quick traceroute identify these investigations to be located in Massachusetts (at leastone IP is at Boston University)
d. These documents have been submitted to courts as evidence (each document has a case #)
e. Because the IP address is in Massachusetts, the investigation has crossed into these borders. Because they have been submitted to courts, it is proof of investigation.
Otherwise, I think the proof needs some notes along with it.
Nobody is forcing you to use a Microsoft based computer. You can go work in construction with a hammer and watch TV for entertainment. They must not be a monopoly either.
Just post your account info here and we'll deposit the $1000.
In case this was a non-serious question, its likely powered by 10,000 hamsters on a running wheel.
If you don't find advertising on ____ media acceptable, tell the advertising company.
I find pre-movie full motion (non-trailer) advertising offensive considering the price of a movie ticket. I usually send the company an email indicating that their advertising will result in me avoiding their product(s) for a long time.
No clue if it works, but it might give them something to think about when they go to renew their advertising contracts.
It looks like Slashdot is not participating the April-1 celebrations. I'm disappointed.
Is it so much to ask for a pink pony style website one day of the year?
Our last census had the option of filling out the census forms online. I didn't find out how many actually did it, but they were originally estimating 20% usage. Instead of getting the full booklet to fill out, you got an access code.
http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2006/04/27/online-census060427.html
While searching for a reference article, i found that there were some issues with Linux users, although they attempted to correct it.
http://www.linux.com/articles/54366
and I want a pony.
Here is your email:
Subject: You should try this
All new V1A_gR-a from genuine Canadian p_harmacies. It even raises the dead!
Somebody has already registered:
Registered through: GoDaddy.com, Inc. (http://www.godaddy.com)
Domain Name: JKSHDFKLJH23SADF.COM
Created on: 26-Feb-08
Expires on: 26-Feb-09
Last Updated on: 26-Feb-08
Its not "Land of the Free", its 'Land of the Free'*
* Some restrictions apply. Company may alter terms of the agreement without notification. No purchase necessary; for freedom without purchase, place a self marked voting ballot in the box. Freedom is provide as-is. User takes full responsibility for use of freedom. Approximate cash value is 1/10 cent. Freedom is subject to all Federal, State, Provincial and Municipal laws and regulations. Void where prohibited.
I'm Spartacus and so's my wife.
$20k please.
Although this method could work, I believe that challenging the existing manager to a fight to the death (complete with original star trek combat music) would be more interesting.
So you're saying that wrecking a database on an informational website that could likely be replaced from backup in less than an hour is the equivalent to the RIAA's normal business practices?
Well there you go Slashdot, we're even now. No complaining about the RIAA until they do something new.
Its threads like that that I wish I bought the 3 or 4 digit UID in the auction.
Yes, its called p-commerce.
I had a networking instructor who was convinced that TCP protocol established a connection by fixing a path across specific routers. He was teaching that UDP was more reliable because it would not fix its path.
I spend my lab period trying to point out that that was not the default behaviour of TCP. I finally found a page that showed him that TCP can be configured to fix its path, but that it is not recommended and that some routers will ignore/toss these requests.
The next lecture started with a few corrections.
Are you volunteering to be the meta moderator that verifies all of the links that redirect to goat.cx?