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Don't Forget To Read The New Disclaimer For The Internet
from the be-careful dept
Yesterday, Rob Hyndman noticed an impressive disclaimer for a rock preserve, noting that he wanted to include similar language in future contracts. Lawyer David Canton couldn't resist and used the disclaimer as a model for a wonderful new disclaimer for the internet that we agree should be a must read for all internet users:
Business is unpredictable and unsafe. The Internet is dangerous. Many blogs have been written about these dangers, and there's no way we can list them all here. Read the blogs. The Internet is covered in slippery slopes with loose, slippery and unpredictable footing. The RIAA can make matters worse. Patent trolls are everywhere. You may fall, be spammed or suffer a DOS attack. There are hidden viruses and worms. You could break your computer. There is wild code, which may be vicious, poisonous or carriers of dread malware. These include viruses and worms. E-mail can be poisonous as well. We don't do anything to protect you from any of this. We do not inspect, supervise or maintain the Internet, blogosphere, ISP’s or other features, natural or otherwise.In related news, we have finally updated our poll, thanks to a suggestion from Barry Lefsky for a new poll topic: Which Internet Concern Worries You The Most?
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too funny
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To put things in perspective...
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=) just kiddin'! Everyone have a great day!
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Re:
it is one of those nets that you inter.....
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Owned
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pwned
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Mandatory
It would make bitching about the internet impossible.
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I hate Verizon.
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no no no
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Caveat Emptor
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You forgot a few dangers...
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MPAA
TV has become the enemy, and you can do something about it!
http://www.tvbgone.com
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A funny disclaimer from a decade ago or so...
This modified disclaimer may not be copied without the expressed written consent of whoever I stole it from.
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Cookies
I want a cookie.
Cookie!!!
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Ant...the disclaimer forgot something
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huh
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Re:
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RE; You forgot a few dangers...
"You forgot to mention the child molesters, scam artists, porn at every turn, and disturbing videos of people getting hurt and killed. Not to mention unspeakable sights such as goatse - that is, a man's hyper-extended anus."
You know Scott, there's a reason you are finding that kind of stuff on the internet.
YOU ARE SEARCHING FOR IT!
Quit going to web sites like "http://rotten.com/" and you will quit finding sh*t like that! geeeze... it's not like that stuff just invades your browser without you typing something into the address bar or a search engine website.
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Re: huh
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What worries me the most
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Re: What worries me the most
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cookies
a cookie from:
ads.pointroll
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doubleclick
mediaplex
questionmarket
techdirt
BTW - these cookies follow you around, dropping crumbs everywhere and sending you junk mail.
Just so ya know.
*Bit*
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Re: To put things in perspective...
I understand what you're going for. But we can't denounce the seemingly petty in spite of its relative insignificance. Yes, respect the storm. But acknowledge the drop that makes it.
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lets get it OOn!!
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Bird flu
impathic pathways permeated upon seizures caused by violent flashings of the radiation tube.
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A Resolution
Can I get an amen?
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Amen
However we do find the time to inspect your personal pc..supervise your history...and treaten your isps to give up all the goodies on who you are..that is all we promise.
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