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  • On the post: NBC Universal Caught Using Infringing Graphic From Apple, Probably Won't Learn Anything

    Spaceboy ( profile ), 30 Mar, 2012 @ 07:39pm

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    And how many people viewed that website? Each view counts as a separate infringement because that image was copied each time it was viewed.

  • On the post: Maine Demands That The US Be More Open And Transparent In TPP & Other International Trade Negotiations

    Spaceboy ( profile ), 17 Mar, 2012 @ 05:31am

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    I am still proud to live in Maine!

  • On the post: Penguin Pointlessly Annoys Readers With USB-Only eBooks

    Spaceboy ( profile ), 12 Mar, 2012 @ 03:57am

    USB?

    I have a Pandigital Novel eReader and don't have experience with anything else. So, having said that, can't they just plug their devices into their computers via USB and transfer that way or are they talking specifically USB Thumbdrives?

  • On the post: Dear Big Newspapers: Keep Putting Up Silly Paywalls And Clear The Internet Field For Us 'Newcomers'

    Spaceboy ( profile ), 03 Mar, 2012 @ 06:28am

    Re: Just a thought

    Do you really want the police or government writing news stories? There is no way that could ever be objective.

  • On the post: Canadian Universities Agree To Ridiculous Copyright Agreement That Says Emailing Hyperlinks Is Equal To Photocopying

    Spaceboy ( profile ), 21 Feb, 2012 @ 07:01am

    Re: What if?

    "What if you post a link in a forum and then send a link to the forum in an e-mail?"

    LINKCEPTION!

  • On the post: FBI Saves Us From Another Of Its Own Terrorist Plots

    Spaceboy ( profile ), 20 Feb, 2012 @ 09:40am

    Re: Terrorism

    What's sad is that the resources used in these made-up threats are kept from being used on real threats. It's only a matter of time before this goes horribly wrong and something happens again.

    I get the feeling that they are doing this to justify their own existence and will try to use their 'success' to further limit free speech and freedom.

  • On the post: MPAA: Ripping DVDs Shouldn't Be Allowed Because It Takes Away Our Ability To Charge You Multiple Times For The Same Content

    Spaceboy ( profile ), 15 Feb, 2012 @ 01:46pm

    Hey Anonymous Coward Shills -

    Why should I pay multiple times for the same content? By the time the movie makes it to DVD, the actor and everyone associated with it has been paid for their part, even the caterer and the guy sweeping the floors. At this point the actors get a cut of every sale, rental or license. That being the case, if I have a DVD of Mystery Men and want to watch it on my iPod, I have no problem ripping it because everyone has already been paid...right?

    When was the last time anyone was prosecuted or even arrested for ripping a DVD for personal use?

    I'm pretty sure the answer to that last question is never.

  • On the post: Hadopi Sends Info On Those Accused (Not Convicted) Of Repeat Infringement On To Prosecutors

    Spaceboy ( profile ), 15 Feb, 2012 @ 09:14am

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    No one is answering his question because he didn't ask one. He asked for something to be explained to him a little more. But in fine AC fashion, you misrepresent and try to claim that no one will answer his question and try to cast doubt on the Techdirt community.

    So I'll ask a question of my own.

    Why don't you explain it to him a little more instead of making shit up? Oh, because that would take time away from whatever other blogs you patrol and Firstpost. It would also open you up to more criticism, and you just can't take that. At all.

  • On the post: Sony Says Raising Prices On Whitney Houston Music Was A 'Mistake'

    Spaceboy ( profile ), 15 Feb, 2012 @ 06:25am

    It's like ever day at Sony they have a board meeting that starts off with..."Gentlemen, how can we be more evil today?"

  • On the post: US Begins Process Of Forcing Extreme IP Enforcement Across Africa

    Spaceboy ( profile ), 14 Feb, 2012 @ 01:42pm

    Re: Mental Images

    Reminds me of El Asso Wipo!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdwU3PHt4ks

  • On the post: UK Now Seizing Music Blogs (With American Domains) Over Copyright Claims

    Spaceboy ( profile ), 14 Feb, 2012 @ 11:57am

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    And we all know you don't need the facts to seize domains either. This will just drive people to non-US domains.

    LOL @ AC.

  • On the post: Protecting The Artists? Disney's Marvel Uses Copyright To Crush Already Broke Ghost Rider Creator

    Spaceboy ( profile ), 13 Feb, 2012 @ 12:20pm

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    "He can say it, but he cannot TRADE on it - that is a difference."

    It's no difference to an 'artist'. If he can't say he created Ghost Rider at a comic book convention then where else is he going to say it? If he says it on his website, and that website generates cash, do you honestly believe Disney will leave him alone?

    As for the Lion King...of course it's not the same work. Tezuka's work was done decades before the Lion King came out. I know because I grew up with it and remember watching it as a young boy. I watched it and other shows like Ultraman, Johnny Sokko, Starblazers and Marine Boy - as did millions of other children. Some of those children grew up and even went to work at Disney...The similarities between the two are staggering. But since we're talking about Disney and a Japanese production company, I guess it's okay.

  • On the post: Protecting The Artists? Disney's Marvel Uses Copyright To Crush Already Broke Ghost Rider Creator

    Spaceboy ( profile ), 13 Feb, 2012 @ 11:37am

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    You can't copyright facts. This guy created Ghost Rider and then turned over those rights. Maybe he was being greedy when he sued everyone, but none of that changed the fact that he actually created Ghost Rider. He should be able to say that.

    And while we are at it, and since we are speaking of 'rights' and 'the law' and Disney, how much did Disney pay to acquire the right to make The Lion King from Tezuka again?

  • On the post: Mass Protests Against ACTA All Across Europe

    Spaceboy ( profile ), 13 Feb, 2012 @ 07:34am

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    No, I think in it's mandate to do no evil, Google correctly translated it.

    We should take this up and start calling IP imaginary property. I know I will!

  • On the post: Watch Out: Widespread Protests Against ACTA Spreading Across Europe

    Spaceboy ( profile ), 05 Feb, 2012 @ 07:24am

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    The document hasn't been read by many because no one was allowed to. People are protesting not only the contents but the secrecy around it as well.

  • On the post: Bulgarian MPs Wear Anonymous/Guy Fawkes Masks To Protest ACTA

    Spaceboy ( profile ), 03 Feb, 2012 @ 03:05pm

    I wonder what costs the MPAA/RIAA more - wasted lobby money or Piracy?

    Umad MPAA?

  • On the post: Watch Out: Widespread Protests Against ACTA Spreading Across Europe

    Spaceboy ( profile ), 03 Feb, 2012 @ 11:45am

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    And how many people are actually for ACTA? Where are the demonstrations with thousands and thousands of PRO-ACTA people. Oh that's right. There aren't any. As small as the percentage of actual protesters is, the actual number of supports is much smaller.

    It is no longer acceptable for politicians to go against their constituents. We have woken up. Go ahead and keep throwing your lobby money at our politicians though.

  • On the post: Megaupload Users Plan To Sue… As Their Files & Data Are About To Be Destroyed

    Spaceboy ( profile ), 30 Jan, 2012 @ 12:44pm

    Why are you surprised about this?

    This wasn't about justice at all, but about setting precedent. They wanted to scare the shit out of everyone and they succeeded.

    Since day one they have been screaming that sharing is stealing and comparing it to theft of tangible property, like a car. So let's apply the same logic to the Megaupload case.

    Megaupload had in all likelihood millions of users and millions of files. I do not know exact numbers, these are sheer guesses. In meatspace, if you unload your stuff at a storage facility, and the owner of that facility is doing something illegal, the cops will move in and arrest him and seize anything related to the crime. The stuff in the storage lockers is still yours. They don't seize that too. You might not have access to it because they lock the place down, but your stuff is still safe and you have every right to expect that you can get your items back and move them to another facility.

    The people behind the Megaupload seizure know this, but they are ignoring it. If the data is destroyed, there is nothing to return. If they keep the data safe then they have to make it available again to the rightful owners. With the sheer number of affected users, that would be incredibly time-consuming and expensive.

    Not a single 'illegal' file was permanently lost by the Megaupload seizure. Those files are still around on torrent and other sites. It's the people that were using Megaupload as a backup or distribution system that are most affected.

    The government arrested Kim Dotcom. Fine. If he was the owner of the fictitious storage facility above then the police would eventually release the property to the rightful owners. They should do the same here, but they won't. They will blame it all on Kim.

    I seriously hope I'm wrong though.

  • On the post: The Pirate Bay Introduces 'Physibles': Napster For Physical Objects

    Spaceboy ( profile ), 26 Jan, 2012 @ 07:14am

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    Can you imagine the possibilities of being able to print a 3D Dungeon? Complete with your own monsters? Also, this would be great for making your own phone/ipod cases.

  • On the post: The Pirate Bay Introduces 'Physibles': Napster For Physical Objects

    Spaceboy ( profile ), 26 Jan, 2012 @ 05:15am

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    That is true for now. Right now I can see a huge market for toys. I will be able to make my own action figures, special lego blocks and whatever else I can imagine.

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