While playing cards with friends, my friend asked if he should now delete his Metallica mp3's, because Napster shares everything on his hard drive and doesn't care WHAT folder its in, it finds them all! I then went on a rant and just said to name them Metalli.mp3 or something, which should work.
I then realized that my friends were laughing at me, not because of what I was saying, but because we were playing Egyptian Ratscrew and they stole a ton of my cards that I would have won.
But the point sticks, we should announce a leadership where all the "e"s can just be switched to 3's (31337 style! haha), and then stay safe and people could search for m3tallica.
If I sang a song called "metalica sucks" and distributed it on napster...would I be banned?
The unfortunate answer to your question is yes. That's all it looks for. And that is why this method should not be accepted, no questions asked. oh. but only IF napster had balls. Seems like they're gonna go down anyway, they might as well go down fighting harder than what they are.
If napster had any sac, they could just throw all of this out because it does NOT prove that there is a Metallica song being shared. That bot doesn't actually DOWNLOAD 300,000 songs and LISTEN to them. It's simply not proven to be piracy at that point. They could be short clips.
And now a song like Run DMC vs. Metallica [remix] or whatever now gets them booted off too! fuck that, Napster should do to these idiots what Slashdot did to Microsoft -- Send back a letter from the lawyer that is just lawyeresque for "fuck off". This bullshit isn't good enough proof.
And in other news, a young second-grader in Arkansas has learned that trees are able to produce oxygen from taking in carbon dioxide as well! A ground-breaking coincidence? The jury is still out for all of the facts:)
As much as I would like to see MS go down in any battle, I am a vehement free speech supporter and think that they can print whatever they want, wherever they want. I don't really care, and I don't think anyone's being hurt. It's nice to see everyone fighting MS back though, no matter their size or economic status.
Although this sounds stupid, you must admit that the purple flower that is shown when GNOME loads is the coolest looking thing ever! The shades of purple on it are very deep and satisfying, and it is like the doorway to a very pleasant looking system.
Sorry I'm replying to this -- the main reply button isn't working.
The simple solution to this problem is to drop all business with any companies taking these threats, and host the site in Russia or somewhere like that. Support the economy of a country that doesn't care about such bullshit.
Is it me or does ID have relatively high job turnover? It seems that someone big leaves every 3 or 4 months.
The last time I asked htis, i got flamebait, but it was cool that John Carmack himself replied to me and explained what had happened.. but still: what's going on over there?
Well, I don't think we should have to worry even IF AOL Execs (or whoever) made this feature go away. A patch can be made quite easily from the old code and compiled right in. That's what's so great about open-source.. We WILL get what we want (assuming there's one programmer that can/will do it!)
Now, although this is still hypothetical that the man has layed the smack down on this feature.. it can still go to show that we will dominate because open source gives us what we want, not what the billionaires want.
Allright, so a bunch of idiots put together a program that lists people that are supposedly serving metallica songs, even though Metallica is the weakest band around.
Anyway, is this provable evidence in court? Did this program DOWNLOAD and LISTEN to the songs? What if someone gets kicked off because they have a Chuck D song that is renamed to Metallica-One.mp3 ?? What if its a lower quality, or is just a clip, and not an entire song?
Has this stupid program (written by a stupid company (hired by a stupid band))) proven anything here?
I consider doing something like that VERY ethical when it comes to saving your boss/company hours of headaches from NT and other problems, when there's an open solution.
Ethics mean nothing to me when everyone is better off through another solution.
After reading many of these questions, I feel that an answer to almost every single one of these questions is this:
Metallica is the man's bitch.
Metallica's music has seriously degraded within the last few CD's and live performances.
Metallica is mentally incapable of making their own decesions -- allowing the corporate system to suck them in.
Metallica doesn't feel for music anymore, only money.
Metallica is weak, both in mindset and in music.
Metallica is ignorantly meddling in things that they don't understand -- the online music revolution.
Metallica doesn't know what to do to fight something that they shouldn't be fighting in the first place. Their response is to treat the effect, not the cause. [Double-wrong!]
and Yes, of course Metallica is being censored by their label. They are bitches to the man.
If you're interested in some REAL metal, let me know, I'll point you in the right direction. Mike Roberto (roberto@soul.apk.net) -GAIM: MicroBerto
The apparent answer to this question is because Metallica is a bitch to the corporate system and doesn't know how to stand on their own. They are weak, just as their music has become.
Imagine that this exact scenario took place 12 years ago. Would the more-potent Metallica of the past have done this same thing back in the "good ol' days"? Or have your politics changed considerably since being corporatized and mainstreamed? [this is censorable... i just wanted my wise-crack in there]:)
Countries that have strong regulations will realize that they are going to be losing business in this market because it is so easy to up and move to a place with little or no regulations. The worse the regulation, the worse it is for the economy. I hope more sites do this, government control deserves a slap in the face.
Yes, they have released games for Mac OS in the past, although a bit later, as is usual in the industry. I do not know about Diablo II though, you can find out here though!
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Why? So you can just get booted like another 500,000 people and no one will care?
Mike Roberto (roberto@soul.apk.net) -GAIM: MicroBerto
I then realized that my friends were laughing at me, not because of what I was saying, but because we were playing Egyptian Ratscrew and they stole a ton of my cards that I would have won.
But the point sticks, we should announce a leadership where all the "e"s can just be switched to 3's (31337 style! haha), and then stay safe and people could search for m3tallica.
Mike Roberto (roberto@soul.apk.net) -GAIM: MicroBerto
The unfortunate answer to your question is yes. That's all it looks for. And that is why this method should not be accepted, no questions asked. oh. but only IF napster had balls. Seems like they're gonna go down anyway, they might as well go down fighting harder than what they are.
Mike Roberto (roberto@soul.apk.net) -GAIM: MicroBerto
And now a song like Run DMC vs. Metallica [remix] or whatever now gets them booted off too! fuck that, Napster should do to these idiots what Slashdot did to Microsoft -- Send back a letter from the lawyer that is just lawyeresque for "fuck off". This bullshit isn't good enough proof.
Mike Roberto (roberto@soul.apk.net) -GAIM: MicroBerto
And in other news, a young second-grader in Arkansas has learned that trees are able to produce oxygen from taking in carbon dioxide as well! A ground-breaking coincidence? The jury is still out for all of the facts :)
Mike Roberto (roberto@soul.apk.net) -GAIM: MicroBerto
Thanks? Did you design that, or just happy that they used gimp to design it? :)
Mike Roberto (roberto@soul.apk.net) -GAIM: MicroBerto
As much as I would like to see MS go down in any battle, I am a vehement free speech supporter and think that they can print whatever they want, wherever they want. I don't really care, and I don't think anyone's being hurt. It's nice to see everyone fighting MS back though, no matter their size or economic status.
Mike Roberto (roberto@soul.apk.net) - AOL IM: MicroBerto
Why do more work to go beyond a search for music and porno? Those are the only 2 things on the net anyway! :)
Mike Roberto (roberto@soul.apk.net) -GAIM: MicroBerto
Although this sounds stupid, you must admit that the purple flower that is shown when GNOME loads is the coolest looking thing ever! The shades of purple on it are very deep and satisfying, and it is like the doorway to a very pleasant looking system.
Mike Roberto (roberto@soul.apk.net) -GAIM: MicroBerto
The simple solution to this problem is to drop all business with any companies taking these threats, and host the site in Russia or somewhere like that. Support the economy of a country that doesn't care about such bullshit.
Mike Roberto (roberto@soul.apk.net) -GAIM: MicroBerto
Of course, I can't play quake 3 either. The closed source NVidia drivers don't work for me and my GeForce. What a mistake.
Mike Roberto (roberto@soul.apk.net) -GAIM: MicroBerto
How long is it going to take the public to realize who's the peoples' king, and who's the oppressor? I hope the good news keeps on comin in.
Mike Roberto (roberto@soul.apk.net) -GAIM: MicroBerto
The last time I asked htis, i got flamebait, but it was cool that John Carmack himself replied to me and explained what had happened.. but still: what's going on over there?
Mike Roberto (roberto@soul.apk.net) -GAIM: MicroBerto
Now, although this is still hypothetical that the man has layed the smack down on this feature.. it can still go to show that we will dominate because open source gives us what we want, not what the billionaires want.
Mike Roberto (roberto@soul.apk.net) -GAIM: MicroBerto
I don't think sourceforge is all that bad, personally. Guess slashdot doesn't either!
Mike Roberto (roberto@soul.apk.net) -GAIM: MicroBerto
Anyway, is this provable evidence in court? Did this program DOWNLOAD and LISTEN to the songs? What if someone gets kicked off because they have a Chuck D song that is renamed to Metallica-One.mp3 ?? What if its a lower quality, or is just a clip, and not an entire song?
Has this stupid program (written by a stupid company (hired by a stupid band))) proven anything here?
Mike Roberto (roberto@soul.apk.net) -GAIM: MicroBerto
First off, I was under the understanding that competition is good for a healthy economy, quality, and choice-making process.
Second, why is it good that ANYONE works with AOL? I wish everyone would work against em!
Oh well.. now i should go read the article :)
Mike Roberto (roberto@soul.apk.net) -GAIM: MicroBerto
Pipe down and learn to accept other people's shortcomings
Mike Roberto (roberto@soul.apk.net) -GAIM: MicroBerto
Ethics mean nothing to me when everyone is better off through another solution.
Mike Roberto (roberto@soul.apk.net) -GAIM: MicroBerto
Beta died; so will this. It's THAT different..
Mike Roberto (roberto@soul.apk.net) -GAIM: MicroBerto
Metallica is the man's bitch.
Metallica's music has seriously degraded within the last few CD's and live performances.
Metallica is mentally incapable of making their own decesions -- allowing the corporate system to suck them in.
Metallica doesn't feel for music anymore, only money.
Metallica is weak, both in mindset and in music.
Metallica is ignorantly meddling in things that they don't understand -- the online music revolution.
Metallica doesn't know what to do to fight something that they shouldn't be fighting in the first place. Their response is to treat the effect, not the cause. [Double-wrong!]
and Yes, of course Metallica is being censored by their label. They are bitches to the man.
If you're interested in some REAL metal, let me know, I'll point you in the right direction.
Mike Roberto (roberto@soul.apk.net) -GAIM: MicroBerto
The apparent answer to this question is because Metallica is a bitch to the corporate system and doesn't know how to stand on their own. They are weak, just as their music has become.
Mike Roberto (roberto@soul.apk.net) -GAIM: MicroBerto
Imagine that this exact scenario took place 12 years ago. Would the more-potent Metallica of the past have done this same thing back in the "good ol' days"? Or have your politics changed considerably since being corporatized and mainstreamed? [this is censorable... i just wanted my wise-crack in there] :)
Mike Roberto (roberto@soul.apk.net) -GAIM: MicroBerto
Countries that have strong regulations will realize that they are going to be losing business in this market because it is so easy to up and move to a place with little or no regulations. The worse the regulation, the worse it is for the economy. I hope more sites do this, government control deserves a slap in the face.
Mike Roberto (roberto@soul.apk.net) -GAIM: MicroBerto
Yes, they have released games for Mac OS in the past, although a bit later, as is usual in the industry. I do not know about Diablo II though, you can find out here though!
Mike Roberto (roberto@soul.apk.net) -GAIM: MicroBerto