Stupid Google bringing up legitimate arguments about copyright and patent over-reach. It's all because they support the pirates, the counterfeiters, the terrorists, and every other ne'er-do-well on the planet. That and they had to have paid off the jury and the judge. Obviously the corruption is so deep that everyone here is brainwashed.
Stupid Google bringing up legitimate arguments about copyright and patent over-reach. It's all because they support the pirates, the counterfeiters, the terrorists, and every other ne'er-do-well on the planet. That and they had to have paid off the jury and the judge. Obviously the corruption is so deep that everyone here is brainwashed.
Yeah, I actually researched it and it's an urban legend. There are no official statements I can dig up, though the myth would not surprise me if it became reality.
I've listened to a band named Celldweller since 2007. The man behind it, Klayton, ended up getting with a friend to create Fixt Online (www.fixtonline.com), which regularly holds remix competitions on some of the higher-profile tracks, then releasing compilations of the best. In most cases the remixes are so good that they compete with the original song for my preferences. As far as I'm aware, more than just the final MP3 is distributed for use by any would-be remixers.
Wait, did I just see possible logic and reason out of a politician? Someone pinch me, another person doublecheck for the impending Apocalypse, and someone else assure me that this is not a late April Fool's joke.
I sent an email to all of my representatives (all of which thankfully are not cosponsors). If things start ramping up I'll call them as well (did the same thing for SOPA, the next day the senator I called came out against so I know I wasn't the only one).
One thing to keep in mind is that specific and well-thought reasons for opposing legislation goes far further than a form letter. So when given the option, make sure to put your personal touch to it.
I like both physical and ebooks. I bought a Kindle over a year ago, and didn't really use it until I deployed, and it was an instant godsend. Walking around with several books in your pocket was terrific, and with the limited space you can have for your own stuff, a necessity. That, and the sheer variety of books available for cheap on Amazon is a terrific value proposition.
At the same time, I like to buy hardbacks from my favorite authors, or the latest paperback if they don't sell hardbacks (Gail Carriger's books, e.g.). I have three bookshelves right now, and I'm honestly worried I'll need to get more.
Lawyers may THINK that the term "service provider" is too broad, but legal precedent agrees with the present definition. Only if other caselaw supersedes that precedent will that definition change. What people think and what actually is are two completely different things.
Which sadly is exactly why transparency will have to be dragged kicking and screaming out of them. Politicians don't want to be held accountable for absolutely everything, only the things that make them look good.
I'm doing it too. Managed to find some dang good stuff from both independent European metal labels and some US-based electronic indies. And I wasn't trying really hard to discover.
Here's hoping this is a start of the pendulum's swing back into something remotely rational. But who am I kidding, money will eventually speak its marvelous wonders to the politicians and things will get worse.
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Only counts if it's either so obtuse or so dry as to put people hyped on several pots of coffee to sleep.
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Stupid Google bringing up legitimate arguments about copyright and patent over-reach. It's all because they support the pirates, the counterfeiters, the terrorists, and every other ne'er-do-well on the planet. That and they had to have paid off the jury and the judge. Obviously the corruption is so deep that everyone here is brainwashed.
/unnecessary sarc
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Stupid Google bringing up legitimate arguments about copyright and patent over-reach. It's all because they support the pirates, the counterfeiters, the terrorists, and every other ne'er-do-well on the planet. That and they had to have paid off the jury and the judge. Obviously the corruption is so deep that everyone here is brainwashed.
/unnecessary sarc
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Yeah, I actually researched it and it's an urban legend. There are no official statements I can dig up, though the myth would not surprise me if it became reality.
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I've listened to a band named Celldweller since 2007. The man behind it, Klayton, ended up getting with a friend to create Fixt Online (www.fixtonline.com), which regularly holds remix competitions on some of the higher-profile tracks, then releasing compilations of the best. In most cases the remixes are so good that they compete with the original song for my preferences. As far as I'm aware, more than just the final MP3 is distributed for use by any would-be remixers.
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Wait, did I just see possible logic and reason out of a politician? Someone pinch me, another person doublecheck for the impending Apocalypse, and someone else assure me that this is not a late April Fool's joke.
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-1 for saying the Senate doesn't need to ratify.
Forgot that one too.
Re: Re: Revolution is Imminent
Please not the cupcakes...please no...
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If only. Then we wouldn't have to worry about their moaning today because they would've died out by the time the 1990's rolled around.
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I sent an email to all of my representatives (all of which thankfully are not cosponsors). If things start ramping up I'll call them as well (did the same thing for SOPA, the next day the senator I called came out against so I know I wasn't the only one).
One thing to keep in mind is that specific and well-thought reasons for opposing legislation goes far further than a form letter. So when given the option, make sure to put your personal touch to it.
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I like both physical and ebooks. I bought a Kindle over a year ago, and didn't really use it until I deployed, and it was an instant godsend. Walking around with several books in your pocket was terrific, and with the limited space you can have for your own stuff, a necessity. That, and the sheer variety of books available for cheap on Amazon is a terrific value proposition.
At the same time, I like to buy hardbacks from my favorite authors, or the latest paperback if they don't sell hardbacks (Gail Carriger's books, e.g.). I have three bookshelves right now, and I'm honestly worried I'll need to get more.
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Just...perfect. We need to get in touch with JoCo and have him do these lyrics. I wouldn't be surprised if he said yes.
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Your fourth syntax is wrong, it should be == 0.
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Lawyers may THINK that the term "service provider" is too broad, but legal precedent agrees with the present definition. Only if other caselaw supersedes that precedent will that definition change. What people think and what actually is are two completely different things.
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You forgot the children. Always think of the children.
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Which sadly is exactly why transparency will have to be dragged kicking and screaming out of them. Politicians don't want to be held accountable for absolutely everything, only the things that make them look good.
Re: Hey...that's my...
How about my 22nd? And a really crappy day at that. They somehow made it WORSE.
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I'm doing it too. Managed to find some dang good stuff from both independent European metal labels and some US-based electronic indies. And I wasn't trying really hard to discover.
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Here's hoping this is a start of the pendulum's swing back into something remotely rational. But who am I kidding, money will eventually speak its marvelous wonders to the politicians and things will get worse.
Re: Let's Just Be Grateful
Where's my sad but true button?