In terms of the licensing between the media companies and their sellers (i.e. iTunes), it's no longer a distributor model, but a publisher model, since iTunes itself makes and sells you a copy of a song. Unless their servers contain thousands of copies of the same song and they delete one every time they sell one, they are now publishers in the sense that they make the copies, rather than distributors (like record stores) who just sell the copies shipped to them.
"We must be ready to dare all for our country. For history does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid. We must acquire proficiency in defense and display stamina in purpose. We must be willing, individually and as a Nation, to accept whatever sacrifices may be required of us. A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both. These basic precepts are not lofty abstractions, far removed from matters of daily living. They are laws of spiritual strength that generate and define our material strength. Patriotism means equipped forces and a prepared citizenry. Moral stamina means more energy and more productivity, on the farm and in the factory. Love of liberty means the guarding of every resource that makes freedom possible--from the sanctity of our families and the wealth of our soil to the genius of our scientists." - Dwight D. Eisenhower
To say nothing of the fact that most defense spending stays in the U.S. It's not the kind of stuff that generally gets outsourced to overseas. In an era where there's a huge outcry over U.S. science and engineering jobs being exported, this is one area where that really doesn't happen.
Furthermore, there are documented cases of ASCAP/BMI reps fining and even getting bars shut down for not having licenses, even though the bands playing in the bars were performing ALL originals, no covers, and were not even registered with ASCAP/BMI. Racket much?
Exactly. It's not only about "fighting piracy," it's about controlling distribution channels. MAFIAA doesn't want internet and digital recording technology replacing them as the middle-man between artist and audience. They make a big stink about the piracy aspect, but most laws the MAFIAA lobbies to get passed also impede independent distribution. So-called piracy is (mostly) a diversion from their long-term strategy.
Depends on your state and your instructor. My instructor was an off-duty cop. He gave two sides to the "inform during traffic stop" decision, and basically said (in states where it's not mandatory) that it's up to your own discretion, since some traffic cops will see it as a courtesy, and others will see it as a threat and act accordingly.
To say nothing of the "to Authors and Inventors" part. If copyrights and patents were non-transferable to begin with, a lot of this whole IP mess wouldn't exist.
I've wanted one of these things since the 1970s, but I could never sell quite enough subscriptions to Grit magazine or American Seed packets to earn one.
I'd prefer the taxes on ipods, cigars, gasoline, and luxury cars to income tax increases.
Well, since we're naming off things we don't use or don't approve of for for higher taxation, I'd prefer taxes on iphones, soy-based fake meat, fuel-grade ethanol, hybrid cars, and - oh, what the heck, let's say bibles. Rather than income taxes, of course.
Once all the firearms are out of civilian hands, it may indeed be too late for a revolution to regain lost rights. Or even those rights one never had to begin with.
Thanks for the pointer. And if you've never seen it before, let me present you with the equivalent for malt liquors, Spicoli's Liquor Store. A classic since 1997.
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And furthermore, if it's a license, then the seller is responsible for providing backup copies if the original is damaged or lost, no?
In terms of the licensing between the media companies and their sellers (i.e. iTunes), it's no longer a distributor model, but a publisher model, since iTunes itself makes and sells you a copy of a song. Unless their servers contain thousands of copies of the same song and they delete one every time they sell one, they are now publishers in the sense that they make the copies, rather than distributors (like record stores) who just sell the copies shipped to them.
So, does this even matter in the long run?
I seriously don't think I could read more than a sentence or two of the full op-ed without turning into Rage Guy.
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If we're sticking with Eisenhower, you're going to have a much easier time of this game than I am...
They're talking 4-inch length, not caliber. Look at the picture - the caliber appears to be in the .30 range.
"We must be ready to dare all for our country. For history does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid. We must acquire proficiency in defense and display stamina in purpose. We must be willing, individually and as a Nation, to accept whatever sacrifices may be required of us. A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both. These basic precepts are not lofty abstractions, far removed from matters of daily living. They are laws of spiritual strength that generate and define our material strength. Patriotism means equipped forces and a prepared citizenry. Moral stamina means more energy and more productivity, on the farm and in the factory. Love of liberty means the guarding of every resource that makes freedom possible--from the sanctity of our families and the wealth of our soil to the genius of our scientists." - Dwight D. Eisenhower
To say nothing of the fact that most defense spending stays in the U.S. It's not the kind of stuff that generally gets outsourced to overseas. In an era where there's a huge outcry over U.S. science and engineering jobs being exported, this is one area where that really doesn't happen.
To add to your doubt, the wikipedia article for Sealand makes it sounds like a couple guys with a boat and some small arms could over take it ...
If I remember my Sealand history correctly, a couple guys with a boat and some small arms almost did overtake it.
Furthermore, there are documented cases of ASCAP/BMI reps fining and even getting bars shut down for not having licenses, even though the bands playing in the bars were performing ALL originals, no covers, and were not even registered with ASCAP/BMI. Racket much?
Exactly. It's not only about "fighting piracy," it's about controlling distribution channels. MAFIAA doesn't want internet and digital recording technology replacing them as the middle-man between artist and audience. They make a big stink about the piracy aspect, but most laws the MAFIAA lobbies to get passed also impede independent distribution. So-called piracy is (mostly) a diversion from their long-term strategy.
The FBI keeps showing up in my "people you might know" list. Same with everyone else, I assume?
As an adult, I realize how difficult it would be to invent a replicator due to the IP law involved.
You think SOPA/PIPA are bad, just wait until the likes of Nike, McDonalds, and deBeers get involved...
Or alternately, concealed carry increases nationally, and crime drops. Oh no, conflicting statistics!
Depends on your state and your instructor. My instructor was an off-duty cop. He gave two sides to the "inform during traffic stop" decision, and basically said (in states where it's not mandatory) that it's up to your own discretion, since some traffic cops will see it as a courtesy, and others will see it as a threat and act accordingly.
To say nothing of the "to Authors and Inventors" part. If copyrights and patents were non-transferable to begin with, a lot of this whole IP mess wouldn't exist.
This is Slashdot in 2011 good sir; your thery is entirely too reasoned. Get with the program and wildly speculate!
I've wanted one of these things since the 1970s, but I could never sell quite enough subscriptions to Grit magazine or American Seed packets to earn one.
Well, since we're naming off things we don't use or don't approve of for for higher taxation, I'd prefer taxes on iphones, soy-based fake meat, fuel-grade ethanol, hybrid cars, and - oh, what the heck, let's say bibles. Rather than income taxes, of course.
Not as tiring for your arms, maybe. Let me know how your neck feels after eight hours or so.
Once all the firearms are out of civilian hands, it may indeed be too late for a revolution to regain lost rights. Or even those rights one never had to begin with.
Thanks for the pointer. And if you've never seen it before, let me present you with the equivalent for malt liquors, Spicoli's Liquor Store. A classic since 1997.
I kept waiting for mention of a DIAF experiment.
...which probably just means that I've been reading wayyy too much fark lately.
It struck me as more nerd-like and effective than, say, constructing giant paper-mache puppets. I just didn't optimize for the legality requirement.
My first thought was "hack your local electronic voting machine." But you beat me to it.