Fuck off. At no time did I lend any endorsement to the tactics the RIAA has been taking.
However, you're not just "using your computer". You are taking their work without paying the author. I don't care who you are, that is wrong. If you don't want to pay the author, don't use their work. Plain and simple.
And I call you a fucking dumbass. You're seriously going to tell someone who was beaten by police and pepper sprayed for no reason that when they are attacked, they shouldn't have police protection?
Seriously? Before you bitch and moan that your inability to listen to police radio makes this a "police state", why don't you go hang out in a REAL police state. China or North Korea would be happy to have you and show you around.
Agreed. I really don't want to live in a world where an editorial column refuses to print opinions that might be contrary or unpopular, because they won't get pageviews.
Nope, sorry. Doesn't matter if Linux can be scaled down to work well. It has everything to do with the fact that most people don't want Linux, and wouldn't pay for a Linux tablet.
But sure, keep pumping those conspiracy theories. They don't make you look like a nut at all.
Your entire fucking rant. You bitch about Apple taking the 30%, saying there's no way they need that much. Then when confronted with the fact that Google does the same thing, you just shrug and go, "Well, they can't leave money on the table." It shows that you're biased against Apple and for Google, and that your opinion on the matter should not be taken seriously at all.
Well, for many it is. You need to stop thinking that your needs are the only ones that should be considered. If something works for you, great. If it doesn't, move on.
What does bug me about all this is that since netbooks showed up years ago, Linux users have been asking for ARM netbooks and laptops without any consideration. Now that Microsoft states they are porting Windows 7 to ARM, there's all this talk about ARM laptops.
I'm sure this has absolutely nothing to do with the fact that Linux is a microscopic part of this segment, especially compared to Microsoft.
I don't know. But I'm willing to bet that Google could do it for a lot less than Apple has.
You would think, but they haven't. Not only is their thing costing the same, but for the longest while, the Android Market sucked large portions of ass compared to the App Store in terms of searchability and usability.
But bandwith is cheap, all sorts of hosting providers do this for free.
You've just proven your ignorance if you think that, with the amount of bandwidth we're talking about for the App Store, that providers would do this for free.
They're a public company. You can look at their expense reports and see how much they're spending on running the iTunes store and how much they're bringing in through the 30% cut.
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And those are both extremely shitty ideas. How about you stop being an asshole and stop pirating their work?
Fuck off. At no time did I lend any endorsement to the tactics the RIAA has been taking.
However, you're not just "using your computer". You are taking their work without paying the author. I don't care who you are, that is wrong. If you don't want to pay the author, don't use their work. Plain and simple.
Not my problem. If your needs are really that important, perhaps you should go into business yourself to see they are always met.
And I call you a fucking dumbass. You're seriously going to tell someone who was beaten by police and pepper sprayed for no reason that when they are attacked, they shouldn't have police protection?
Seriously? Before you bitch and moan that your inability to listen to police radio makes this a "police state", why don't you go hang out in a REAL police state. China or North Korea would be happy to have you and show you around.
I'm 95% sure that the police have other ways of disseminating things like Amber Alerts to the media.
Agreed. I really don't want to live in a world where an editorial column refuses to print opinions that might be contrary or unpopular, because they won't get pageviews.
So saying exactly what would happen as a result of the bill being passed is "unfair" now?
No, there are valid reasons to fight against piracy. However, implementing shit like SOPA is not one of them.
And you've essentially said that you deserve the hard work of all these people for free, just because. Which makes you an asshole.
Piracy - originally a violent theft (usually at sea). Equivalent of a mugging. But they've changed it to simply mean unauthorized use.
No. Piracy has always meant that. Don't stoop to their level.
I can see their point on this, but no. The right to due process is far more important to preserve than their ability to block a site in the US.
but copying an item is far different than taking it.
In both however, you're ending up with the item without paying the author. You've essentially said, "I deserve access to your hard work FOR FREE!"
You essentially said, "Its ok for us to do it because Fox News does it too!" That excuse really doesn't fly.
Nope, sorry. Doesn't matter if Linux can be scaled down to work well. It has everything to do with the fact that most people don't want Linux, and wouldn't pay for a Linux tablet.
But sure, keep pumping those conspiracy theories. They don't make you look like a nut at all.
Your entire fucking rant. You bitch about Apple taking the 30%, saying there's no way they need that much. Then when confronted with the fact that Google does the same thing, you just shrug and go, "Well, they can't leave money on the table." It shows that you're biased against Apple and for Google, and that your opinion on the matter should not be taken seriously at all.
Well, for many it is. You need to stop thinking that your needs are the only ones that should be considered. If something works for you, great. If it doesn't, move on.
Not to you or me, but it does strengthen their case that they need stronger laws to go after pirates.
The fact of the matter is, every act of piracy strengthens their case.
What does bug me about all this is that since netbooks showed up years ago, Linux users have been asking for ARM netbooks and laptops without any consideration. Now that Microsoft states they are porting Windows 7 to ARM, there's all this talk about ARM laptops.
I'm sure this has absolutely nothing to do with the fact that Linux is a microscopic part of this segment, especially compared to Microsoft.
They do now.
Which led to a completely different problem, in that it was hard to actually find software.
And I find it very hard to believe you were actually able to get dressed in the morning, with the lack of thought you show with this statement.
Here's a hint: They're a public company. You can go look this shit up.
So Apple is completely evil for doing it, but when Google does it, they're just "not leaving money on the table"?
I don't know. But I'm willing to bet that Google could do it for a lot less than Apple has.
You would think, but they haven't. Not only is their thing costing the same, but for the longest while, the Android Market sucked large portions of ass compared to the App Store in terms of searchability and usability.
But bandwith is cheap, all sorts of hosting providers do this for free.
You've just proven your ignorance if you think that, with the amount of bandwidth we're talking about for the App Store, that providers would do this for free.
They're a public company. You can look at their expense reports and see how much they're spending on running the iTunes store and how much they're bringing in through the 30% cut.