"... you can't excuse your bad behavior by playing weasel word games."
BAD BEHAVIOR, BAD BEHAVIOR! You're accusing the majority of bad behavior in defense of industries that lie, cheat, and steal as if it was their god given right? They do not OWN our common culture and it's well past time they realized it. I shutter to think of where (or even if we would have one) our cultural heritage would be today if these thieves (yes, I'm calling the media industries thieves) had been around when cave painting were invented.
"The difference there is that it is discrimination, by excluding one candidate and not the other. What Paypal is doing isn't censorship or discrimination, because they are declining an entire segment of business, not a single company or individual."
It is censorship and discrimination because they are deciding what is and isn't a "dirty" book. Are the two books mentioned in the article (Sophocles’ Oedipus and Ovid’s Metamorphoses) and other (that at one time were considered) questionable books considered cause them to denied companies selling them access? If the answer is no then it by definition censorship and discrimination.
Paypal as a private company can take this stance, but don't claim they aren't using their market position to dictate public policy.
Did you read the entire article? Paypal acts as a middle man for credit card companies, banks, ect., they are the ones putting pressure on Paypal to do this. If Paypal says no, there goes their business. When your alternative says no, there goes their business. You need to direct your ire to the ones at the top.
"Basically, it would have been better if he has waited for the law to be introduced, and then criticize it."
Did you read and comprehend my last statement?
"Sorry but the time to discuss and point out potential problems with legislation is while its being formed, not after its written and enacted."
Once a bill is introduced most of the work of writing it is done. It might get tweaked or killed, but it is almost never completely rewritten to address concerns that weren't addressed earlier.
"So it's ok to give away someone else's content when you agree to pay them for it and then its ok to not pay them for it. "
I like it! Ok RIAA & MPAA I'll never "pirate" anything again. You'll get paid right after it gets processed through a copy of YOUR accounting and disbursement model.
Yes, their first responsibility is suppose to be to their stockholders. Nowadays the heads of these companies only feel responsible for themselves and everything else be damned.
Re: (as DOlz)
"... you can't excuse your bad behavior by playing weasel word games."
BAD BEHAVIOR, BAD BEHAVIOR! You're accusing the majority of bad behavior in defense of industries that lie, cheat, and steal as if it was their god given right? They do not OWN our common culture and it's well past time they realized it. I shutter to think of where (or even if we would have one) our cultural heritage would be today if these thieves (yes, I'm calling the media industries thieves) had been around when cave painting were invented.
Re: A note from Summit Entertainment (as DOlz)
Plus I understand they're going after Bram Stoker next.
Surprised (as DOlz)
I would have though it was Dr. Barry Kripke filing the lawsuit.
Re: (as DOlz)
No, but if you move your lips watch out.
Re: Re: Re: Re: (as DOlz)
Lazy bastard.
Re: Re: Intriguing (as DOlz)
"The difference there is that it is discrimination, by excluding one candidate and not the other. What Paypal is doing isn't censorship or discrimination, because they are declining an entire segment of business, not a single company or individual."
It is censorship and discrimination because they are deciding what is and isn't a "dirty" book. Are the two books mentioned in the article (Sophocles’ Oedipus and Ovid’s Metamorphoses) and other (that at one time were considered) questionable books considered cause them to denied companies selling them access? If the answer is no then it by definition censorship and discrimination.
Paypal as a private company can take this stance, but don't claim they aren't using their market position to dictate public policy.
Re: Re: :eyes closed: (as Dolz)
Who do you think you're kidding! You have 17 of the 20 most venomous snakes in the world and CLAIM you're not a superpower.
Re: bingo, simple solution (as DOlz)
Did you read the entire article? Paypal acts as a middle man for credit card companies, banks, ect., they are the ones putting pressure on Paypal to do this. If Paypal says no, there goes their business. When your alternative says no, there goes their business. You need to direct your ire to the ones at the top.
Re: Re: (as DOlz)
It's the circle of life.
Re: Artificial meat (as DOlz)
"Or maybe even... a human?"
I believe the technical term is "long pig".
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: (as DOlz)
"Basically, it would have been better if he has waited for the law to be introduced, and then criticize it."
Did you read and comprehend my last statement?
"Sorry but the time to discuss and point out potential problems with legislation is while its being formed, not after its written and enacted."
Once a bill is introduced most of the work of writing it is done. It might get tweaked or killed, but it is almost never completely rewritten to address concerns that weren't addressed earlier.
Re: Re: Re: (as DOlz)
"Most people tend to wait for actual laws before trying to draw conclusions."
And;
Most people tend to drink bleach before seeing if it's dangerous.
Most people tend to speed on icy roads before seeing if they will crash.
Most people tend to (add your own ridiculous example)
Sorry but the time to discuss and point out potential problems with legislation is while its being formed, not after its written and enacted.
Re: Troll this!!! (as DOlz)
"So it's ok to give away someone else's content when you agree to pay them for it and then its ok to not pay them for it. "
I like it! Ok RIAA & MPAA I'll never "pirate" anything again. You'll get paid right after it gets processed through a copy of YOUR accounting and disbursement model.
Re: I sent a copy to my Senator (as DOlz)
If you like James Garner, then good news. Their releasing the 1st season of Maverick.
Re: (as DOlz)
Yes, their first responsibility is suppose to be to their stockholders. Nowadays the heads of these companies only feel responsible for themselves and everything else be damned.
Re: Re: Re: Why? (as DOlz)
He can read, he just has a short attention span. Right after he reads the headline ... squirrel
Re: (as DOlz)
"Vic Toews is a part of a problem in most developed countries."
Agreed
"They are politicians who feel a need to take away our rights so they can "keep us safe" without ever really knowing how to do that."
It has nothing to do we keeping us safe. It's all about controlling the masses.
Re: (as DOlz)
They are, but are now just running around with their heads cut off. Of course no heads explains a lot of their actions.
Re: (as DOlz)
"Opposing SOPA was the "cause of the week" for some, "... Well that was because it was the attack of the week.
Re: (as DOlz)
4 out 5 doctors recommend techdirt for people with low blood pressure.