The only way to stop this kind of abuse is to sue any and all bogus takedown notices as copyright infringement. Issuing a DMCA notice for material you do not hold the copyright for is infringement and should be subject to statutory damages.
The way to fight takedown claims is for the copyright holder of bogus claims to sue for statutory damages for copyright infringement. A bogus takedown infringes on the copyright and should carry the same penalty as other infringements.
A recent study of people over 50 determined that the more saturated fat the eat, the less likely they were to suffer from heart attacks or stroke. The 'Merican burger is health food.
Sorry but there are _no_ clinical trials that back up your claim. And there just as many observational studys that a low-carb, high-fat diet reduces obesity and bad cholesterol.
"That means it's really about treating the symptoms, rather than actually trying to prevent problems."
Of course. If the drug companies cure you, you stop buying their drugs. If they only treat the symptoms, then you buy their drugs for the rest of your life. Guaranteed return business. And if their drugs have side effects, they can sell you more drugs to deal with them.
Passing law based on evidence? Are you out of your mind? How is any law going to get passed if the politicians have to gather evidence first. Complete anarchy will result. 😉
Yes, but the lack of correlation means the lack of causation. That is why correlation is an important first step. Sadly, for many, it's the only step. ☹
Cocoa beans are loaded with things that are good for you included saturated and monounsaturated fats. What's bad for you is all the sugar (carbs) they add to cover its bitter taste. You should only eat chocolate that's 70% or higher cocoa.
It would appear that we have reached the limits of what it is possible to achieve with computer technology, although one should be careful with such statements, as they tend to sound pretty silly in 5 years.
John von Neumann, circa 1960
A perfectly fried egg is cooked in a small pool of bacon grease over medium-high heat. There is no evidence linking saturated fat with heart disease. So enjoy. :)
Patents are a privilege, not a Right. Patents exist to encourage innovation. Clearly, they are not. It's time to get rid of them.
Intellectual property is an oxymoron. Ideas belong to the commons. The law even says so. Patents are a violation of this. But they were suppose to make things better despite the violation of the peoples' Right to ideas. They do not. It's time to get rid of them.
Counter Sue
The only way to stop this kind of abuse is to sue any and all bogus takedown notices as copyright infringement. Issuing a DMCA notice for material you do not hold the copyright for is infringement and should be subject to statutory damages.
Or Try Open Source
Free open-source strategy games: freeciv, wesnoth, freecol, widelands. If they don't want to play nice, don't play with them.
What's Sauce for the Goose...
The way to fight takedown claims is for the copyright holder of bogus claims to sue for statutory damages for copyright infringement. A bogus takedown infringes on the copyright and should carry the same penalty as other infringements.
Re: no keyboard
There will always be a need for a keyboard for data entry. But, you're right, most people won't need one.
Mouse-free for Years
I've replaced my mouse with a trackball years ago, an older version of this one: http://www.logitech.com/en-ca/product/trackman-marble?crid=8
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A recent study of people over 50 determined that the more saturated fat the eat, the less likely they were to suffer from heart attacks or stroke. The 'Merican burger is health food.
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Are these guys idiots? The first rule of the internet: you can be ignored in less than 5 seconds.
Re: I♥Bacon
Sorry but there are _no_ clinical trials that back up your claim. And there just as many observational studys that a low-carb, high-fat diet reduces obesity and bad cholesterol.
Of Course
"That means it's really about treating the symptoms, rather than actually trying to prevent problems."
Of course. If the drug companies cure you, you stop buying their drugs. If they only treat the symptoms, then you buy their drugs for the rest of your life. Guaranteed return business. And if their drugs have side effects, they can sell you more drugs to deal with them.
US Patent Boss Completely Clueless
Of course. How do you think the patent trolls will be able to get legislation favouring them passed? Don't you know how politics work? ;)
What Are You, a Communist Hippy?
Passing law based on evidence? Are you out of your mind? How is any law going to get passed if the politicians have to gather evidence first. Complete anarchy will result. 😉
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A small piece of duct tape will solve the problem. 😉
Re: Re:
Yes, but the lack of correlation means the lack of causation. That is why correlation is an important first step. Sadly, for many, it's the only step. ☹
Re: Fat vs sugar
Cocoa beans are loaded with things that are good for you included saturated and monounsaturated fats. What's bad for you is all the sugar (carbs) they add to cover its bitter taste. You should only eat chocolate that's 70% or higher cocoa.
Another Quote
One of my favourites:
It would appear that we have reached the limits of what it is possible to achieve with computer technology, although one should be careful with such statements, as they tend to sound pretty silly in 5 years.
John von Neumann, circa 1960
A perfectly fried egg...
A perfectly fried egg is cooked in a small pool of bacon grease over medium-high heat. There is no evidence linking saturated fat with heart disease. So enjoy. :)
Just Say No
Yup, it's time to get rid of the patent system.
Patents are a privilege, not a Right. Patents exist to encourage innovation. Clearly, they are not. It's time to get rid of them.
Intellectual property is an oxymoron. Ideas belong to the commons. The law even says so. Patents are a violation of this. But they were suppose to make things better despite the violation of the peoples' Right to ideas. They do not. It's time to get rid of them.
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Patents are a privilege, not a right. Since they are being grossly abused, they should be eliminated. No more patents.
Only One
The only one good question that can be asked is: How soon can we get rid of copyright completely?
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In the military, the first lesson they teach young officers is to never give an order that won't be obey. Too bad they don't teach it to politicians.