http://www.techdirt.com/ Easily digestible tech news.... http://www.techdirt.com/blog/wireless/articles/20120929/00200120548/copyright-trolls-still-arguing-that-open-wifi-is-negligent.shtml#c121 Mon, 1 Oct 2012 08:00:00 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/blog/wireless/articles/20120929/00200120548/copyright-trolls-still-arguing-that-open-wifi-is-negligent.shtml#c121 http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120815/18483620066/stupidity-just-go-without-argument.shtml#c299 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 10:41:33 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120815/18483620066/stupidity-just-go-without-argument.shtml#c299 http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120405/08343618389/breaking-appeals-court-sends-viacom-youtube-case-back-to-district-court-future-safe-harbors-still-uncertain.shtml#c280 Thu, 5 Apr 2012 11:15:23 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120405/08343618389/breaking-appeals-court-sends-viacom-youtube-case-back-to-district-court-future-safe-harbors-still-uncertain.shtml#c280
I would just move on to something else, you are terrible at shilling.]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120223/15102217856/key-techdirt-sopapipa-post-censored-bogus-dmca-takedown-notice.shtml#c104 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:45:40 PST http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120223/15102217856/key-techdirt-sopapipa-post-censored-bogus-dmca-takedown-notice.shtml#c104
They can't be that dumb right? Really? Censoring articles with DMCA take down requests?]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120126/03162017547/public-interest-groups-speak-out-about-next-weeks-secret-meeting-hollywood-to-negotiate-tpp-think-international-sopa.shtml#c159 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:43:35 PST http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120126/03162017547/public-interest-groups-speak-out-about-next-weeks-secret-meeting-hollywood-to-negotiate-tpp-think-international-sopa.shtml#c159 http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120112/09064817387/boo-freaking-hoo-riaa-complains-that-deck-is-stacked-against-them-ces-panels.shtml#c145 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:05:10 PST http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120112/09064817387/boo-freaking-hoo-riaa-complains-that-deck-is-stacked-against-them-ces-panels.shtml#c145 http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20111204/02082216966/new-report-debunks-bandwidth-hog-myth.shtml#c314 Wed, 7 Dec 2011 11:08:34 PST http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20111204/02082216966/new-report-debunks-bandwidth-hog-myth.shtml#c314
The differences in areas with fiber buildouts are telling. You see 2 major things that you won't see in your typical broadband monopoly/duopoly market: Competition and No Caps or Throttling.]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20111130/05022316931/data-shows-removing-rogue-sites-search-wont-make-much-difference.shtml#c197 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:45:17 PST http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20111130/05022316931/data-shows-removing-rogue-sites-search-wont-make-much-difference.shtml#c197
I don't think that these entities and persons pushing for these new laws even understand how futile, stupid and counterproductive their techniques are. I also think that they vastly underestimate the abilities, skills and intelligence of those that they are fighting against - not to mention their true intentions and motivations for what they do.

The attitude that this behavior can somehow be curtailed in some significant fashion or even stamped out entirely is a ludicrous and impossible pipe dream. They have turned it into a zero sum game of all or nothing and everyone is worse off because of it.]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20111116/02340316787/look-three-popular-sites-that-may-be-trouble-under-sopa.shtml#c500 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 07:32:12 PST http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20111116/02340316787/look-three-popular-sites-that-may-be-trouble-under-sopa.shtml#c500 http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20111116/02340316787/look-three-popular-sites-that-may-be-trouble-under-sopa.shtml#c429 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 07:26:28 PST http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20111116/02340316787/look-three-popular-sites-that-may-be-trouble-under-sopa.shtml#c429
Blue you are a fool. The unintended consequences and collateral damage that this bill would bring if passed are far too numerous to count and if you don't know this or worse, don't care. Then I have no sympathy at all for any of you when it all comes crashing down on you.]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110919/02495316002/is-gates-foundation-really-looking-new-ways-to-tackle-big-health-problems-when-its-hiring-pharma-execs.shtml#c105 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:46:03 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110919/02495316002/is-gates-foundation-really-looking-new-ways-to-tackle-big-health-problems-when-its-hiring-pharma-execs.shtml#c105 http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110812/01233515486/shouldnt-infringement-tracking-system-used-new-six-strikes-program-be-open-to-scrutiny.shtml#c436 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:28:26 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110812/01233515486/shouldnt-infringement-tracking-system-used-new-six-strikes-program-be-open-to-scrutiny.shtml#c436
There is no way that they have come up with a reliable and ACCURATE system to don what they claim it does. The proof is in the pudding and the simple fact that they dont want tp provide pudding to anyone speaks volumes.

If they truly had something they would be shouting it to the rooftops and demonstrating some sort of verifiable data to everyone they could in triumph!]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110623/00124214821/guess-who-just-lost-another-lawsuit-if-you-said-righthaven.shtml#c308 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:18:14 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110623/00124214821/guess-who-just-lost-another-lawsuit-if-you-said-righthaven.shtml#c308
Let's hope they are smart enough to cut their losses and move onto something else - preferably something they are good at...]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110415/02580813908/why-google-should-buy-recording-industry.shtml#c104 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:15:13 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110415/02580813908/why-google-should-buy-recording-industry.shtml#c104
The idea of a group of major tech companies buying the music industry sounds good to me. Better to have one last windfall of money and get out with whatever shred of dignity they might still have.

It's just painful and embarrassing to watch the music industry die a slow and painful death the way it is right now. It's pretty obvious by now that the music industry would rather litigate than innovate so it's not like they are really in the business of music anymore.]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110401/17363013737/uk-advertising-board-says-cd-jukebox-with-hard-drive-cant-advertise-that-it-copies-music-since-thats-infringement.shtml#c357 Mon, 4 Apr 2011 11:29:07 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110401/17363013737/uk-advertising-board-says-cd-jukebox-with-hard-drive-cant-advertise-that-it-copies-music-since-thats-infringement.shtml#c357
I mean, the freaking work is being done FOR them! All they have to do is got to the table and negotiate RATIONALLY and they would more than likely make money from this and then look at there! Another revenue stream for them that requires no effort other than basically cashing a check.

(That is their favorite thing to do right?)

Money for nothing, innovation for free. Get on board you big dummies!]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110328/22392913666/righthaven-sues-reporter-who-wrote-about-righthaven-including-image-its-lawsuit.shtml#c66 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:01:55 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110328/22392913666/righthaven-sues-reporter-who-wrote-about-righthaven-including-image-its-lawsuit.shtml#c66 http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110318/02434713536/does-hollywood-deserve-its-own-patriot-act.shtml#c316 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:53:06 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110318/02434713536/does-hollywood-deserve-its-own-patriot-act.shtml#c316
Every reaction seems to be defensive, every decision that is made seems to be defensive. All resources are being poured into protecting a business model that is becoming less relevant by the day.

Play offense for once and compete. Try something different for a change.]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110315/02182213498/rep-lofgren-again-explains-how-why-domain-seizures-violate-law.shtml#c555 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:55:21 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110315/02182213498/rep-lofgren-again-explains-how-why-domain-seizures-violate-law.shtml#c555
AC - look in the mirror as this basically describes you. I will concede that you seem more close minded and ignorant though.]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110314/01204913484/more-reasons-why-homeland-security-seizing-domain-names-is-unconstitutional.shtml#c51 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:30:28 PDT http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110314/01204913484/more-reasons-why-homeland-security-seizing-domain-names-is-unconstitutional.shtml#c51
I wonder if and when this will all come crashing down on Homeland Security? Hopefully, soon.]]> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110119/03261312718/will-hollywood-kill-golden-goose-squeezing-netflix-dry.shtml#c449 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 09:35:05 PST http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110119/03261312718/will-hollywood-kill-golden-goose-squeezing-netflix-dry.shtml#c449