http://www.techdirt.com/ Easily digestible tech news.... http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130516/18383623114/your-word-against-ours-how-fbis-no-electronic-recording-policy-rigs-game-destroys-its-credibility.shtml#c105 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:40:56 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130516/18383623114/your-word-against-ours-how-fbis-no-electronic-recording-policy-rigs-game-destroys-its-credibility.shtml#c105
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgDsbjAYXcQ]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130517/08324323118/trade-group-representing-many-large-companies-claims-that-exceptions-blind-would-cast-aside-copyright.shtml#c561 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:39:55 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130517/08324323118/trade-group-representing-many-large-companies-claims-that-exceptions-blind-would-cast-aside-copyright.shtml#c561 http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130517/08324323118/trade-group-representing-many-large-companies-claims-that-exceptions-blind-would-cast-aside-copyright.shtml#c547 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:39:45 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130517/08324323118/trade-group-representing-many-large-companies-claims-that-exceptions-blind-would-cast-aside-copyright.shtml#c547
Address the merits of my post if you would: Do you agree that Mike has not even begun to back up his assertion that this is a "ridiculous letter with little basis in fact"? Do you agree that Mike hasn't shown us the text of the proposal and explained why this response is bullshit? Do you agree that Mike's purpose in writing this article was not to actually advance the debate in a positive way but was instead solely for the purpose of discrediting these people with his usual "they hate the blind!" trope? I feel like I added to the discussion by pointing out how Mike added nothing. I'm not familiar enough with the proposals to add much of value on the merits, but apparently neither is Mike. That doesn't stop him from writing this crap though. Why aren't you grilling him if you agree with me in part?]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130517/08324323118/trade-group-representing-many-large-companies-claims-that-exceptions-blind-would-cast-aside-copyright.shtml#c522 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:37:19 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130517/08324323118/trade-group-representing-many-large-companies-claims-that-exceptions-blind-would-cast-aside-copyright.shtml#c522 http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130517/08324323118/trade-group-representing-many-large-companies-claims-that-exceptions-blind-would-cast-aside-copyright.shtml#c518 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:32:58 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130517/08324323118/trade-group-representing-many-large-companies-claims-that-exceptions-blind-would-cast-aside-copyright.shtml#c518
If you're happy to discuss things on common ground, then make the effort because you're one of the few people with differing viewpoints. You also know how to make a dissenting opinion sound tactful and ripe for discussion, so what's the problem?

There's plenty of sites that make FUD out of whatever they get their hands on, and personally, I think Masnick is a bit emotional when it comes to news like this. But then...I can also click the links and read the source and establish my own opinion instead of relying on his take of it. I can then post that opinion in a non-asshole-esque manner and start a healthy debate.

Or I can attack the writer's personal beliefs on the subject.]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130517/08324323118/trade-group-representing-many-large-companies-claims-that-exceptions-blind-would-cast-aside-copyright.shtml#c499 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:31:30 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130517/08324323118/trade-group-representing-many-large-companies-claims-that-exceptions-blind-would-cast-aside-copyright.shtml#c499
Still, all that considered I'd say I agree. Joe is also better at staying on topic. Little boy blue seems to make everything out to be some kind of classist conspiracy no matter how little that has to do with the subject at hand.]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130516/18383623114/your-word-against-ours-how-fbis-no-electronic-recording-policy-rigs-game-destroys-its-credibility.shtml#c92 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:29:29 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130516/18383623114/your-word-against-ours-how-fbis-no-electronic-recording-policy-rigs-game-destroys-its-credibility.shtml#c92 2) Request a lawyer during questioning.
3) Do not say another word until the lawyer arrives; no matter how much they bully you, try to be your 'friend' and want to 'help' you, or beat you with a rubber hose and/or phone book.]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130516/18383623114/your-word-against-ours-how-fbis-no-electronic-recording-policy-rigs-game-destroys-its-credibility.shtml#c81 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:27:44 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130516/18383623114/your-word-against-ours-how-fbis-no-electronic-recording-policy-rigs-game-destroys-its-credibility.shtml#c81
http://www.popehat.com/tag/shut-up/

And I happen to agree. Unless you absolutely, positively have to, DO. NOT. SPEAK. TO. THE. COPS. And when you do, bring a lawyer.]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130516/18383623114/your-word-against-ours-how-fbis-no-electronic-recording-policy-rigs-game-destroys-its-credibility.shtml#c71 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:27:43 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130516/18383623114/your-word-against-ours-how-fbis-no-electronic-recording-policy-rigs-game-destroys-its-credibility.shtml#c71 http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130516/18383623114/your-word-against-ours-how-fbis-no-electronic-recording-policy-rigs-game-destroys-its-credibility.shtml#c69 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:26:43 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130516/18383623114/your-word-against-ours-how-fbis-no-electronic-recording-policy-rigs-game-destroys-its-credibility.shtml#c69 Youtube presentation by a law professor
Never talk to police, but if you have to, never do so without a lawyer (representing you!) present.]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130517/08324323118/trade-group-representing-many-large-companies-claims-that-exceptions-blind-would-cast-aside-copyright.shtml#c477 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:23:12 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130517/08324323118/trade-group-representing-many-large-companies-claims-that-exceptions-blind-would-cast-aside-copyright.shtml#c477 http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130516/18383623114/your-word-against-ours-how-fbis-no-electronic-recording-policy-rigs-game-destroys-its-credibility.shtml#c49 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:21:08 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130516/18383623114/your-word-against-ours-how-fbis-no-electronic-recording-policy-rigs-game-destroys-its-credibility.shtml#c49
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wXkI4t7nuc]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130517/08324323118/trade-group-representing-many-large-companies-claims-that-exceptions-blind-would-cast-aside-copyright.shtml#c454 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:13:41 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130517/08324323118/trade-group-representing-many-large-companies-claims-that-exceptions-blind-would-cast-aside-copyright.shtml#c454
...and "hatred towards copyright holders"? They don't need Mike to do that for them.

And yes, it is "ego" and it's easy to tell that's all it is because you never even attempt to find a common ground. Even people who stand diametrically opposed on two sides of a spectrum can find things in common (if you actually have agreed on something, I've never seen it), but you're only interest here is to point out the flaws in legal arguments that Mike makes.

On top of that, you seem more keen on debating his personal beliefs with your whiny mantras than debating copyright law.]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130516/15445423110/framework-copyright-reform.shtml#c1852 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:13:25 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130516/15445423110/framework-copyright-reform.shtml#c1852 http://www.techdirt.com/blog/casestudies/articles/20130508/06065623001/new-hope-how-going-free-to-play-brought-redemption-to-star-wars-mmo.shtml#c475 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:12:40 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/blog/casestudies/articles/20130508/06065623001/new-hope-how-going-free-to-play-brought-redemption-to-star-wars-mmo.shtml#c475 You dont want to UPDATE, CHANGE, ADD to...Create it over and over..

BUT, if yo create a GREAT engine, and it can be changed and augmented...WHY remake a product, KEEP ADDING TO IT and people will come.

Look up a game, released long ago, and STILL RUNNING..with alot of added content that the USERS created..Star trek armada 2. TRY to get a CHEAP COPY. last I looked a LEGAL copy on Amazon was around $100.

If the maker had Sold it, placed in Multi user online servers, and ADDED the content for a small fee...HE WOULD STILL BE MAKING MONEY..

But, no...they dropped it on the market, Fixed a few things, and RAN away with the money..to the NEXT project.

EA did a test..and FAILED..battlefield online, went from a NEAT game to CRAP.. NO real new maps, no new content, and CHARGE thru the nose...and you win with Over powered guns.

Why are there a BUNCH of online games from Asia? ALL making money?]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130517/08324323118/trade-group-representing-many-large-companies-claims-that-exceptions-blind-would-cast-aside-copyright.shtml#c450 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:11:28 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130517/08324323118/trade-group-representing-many-large-companies-claims-that-exceptions-blind-would-cast-aside-copyright.shtml#c450 http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130517/09430123119/eu-commission-sued-refusing-to-reveal-trade-agreement-documents-they-shared-with-lobbyists.shtml#c258 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:11:27 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130517/09430123119/eu-commission-sued-refusing-to-reveal-trade-agreement-documents-they-shared-with-lobbyists.shtml#c258 http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130517/08324323118/trade-group-representing-many-large-companies-claims-that-exceptions-blind-would-cast-aside-copyright.shtml#c440 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:11:22 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130517/08324323118/trade-group-representing-many-large-companies-claims-that-exceptions-blind-would-cast-aside-copyright.shtml#c440 it's exactly the same situation where the blind get no relief from what they have to pay for a license for a TV that they cannot watch.

Actually the do get relief.

They get to pay half price (and since it covers the household there may be people who can watch covered by the license). Also if no one in the household can see then they may as well get a b/w tv and then the license is MUCH cheaper.

So actually these big companies are a lot worse than public organisations like the BBC.]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130516/18383623114/your-word-against-ours-how-fbis-no-electronic-recording-policy-rigs-game-destroys-its-credibility.shtml#c24 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:09:48 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130516/18383623114/your-word-against-ours-how-fbis-no-electronic-recording-policy-rigs-game-destroys-its-credibility.shtml#c24
Harvey Sivlergate breaks it down.]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130517/08324323118/trade-group-representing-many-large-companies-claims-that-exceptions-blind-would-cast-aside-copyright.shtml#c432 Mon, 20 May 2013 08:58:36 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130517/08324323118/trade-group-representing-many-large-companies-claims-that-exceptions-blind-would-cast-aside-copyright.shtml#c432