I'd love to abolish all legally created intangibles (copyright, trademark, patents etc...). What kind of negative repercussions could this create?
I don't see how piracy can be considered 'absolutely' disrespectful and self-centered. Both disrespect and self-centeredness(sp?) are internalized concepts and by making that claim you're suggesting that everyone pirates for the same reason. For example, you can pirate a song because you love an artist and wish to share it with others. Just because it's illegal doesn't mean you were intent on being disrespectful and self-centered.
Also, nothing personal, but you sound like a fuddy duddy. You should leave the internet for a while and go tell children to get off your lawn.
It may not be the generation's lack of respect but simply the older generation's lack of understanding. It's a continuous cycle. A few decades from now we may see a shift in ethics and morals that say otherwise.
Does thug life still happen? I was hoping the internet would curb the appeal of thug life. Maybe someone needs to start a charity that works towards getting thugs addicted to MMORPGs. That would clean up the streets.
I don't see that getting very far. Bits are simply the construction materials behind the product. You can't copyright wood, nails or the like but you can copyright the products they produce.
Someone should notify Janine Gordon that Sergry Brin's Google+ profile photo contains a picture where his arms curve downward and his legs are in a v-shape. Also clouds thinning.
So your logic is that Apple wouldn't have developed the iPad without patents? Which means it's safe to say that Apple will halt all research and development without patents?
If patents were abolished now it would simply mean an increase in the competitive market. Locks on devices such as "rounded corners" would no longer prevent other prospective businesses from releasing their own tablets. We'd probably be instantly flooded with a bunch of low quality tablets but I think we'd end up seeing the same things we see in the PC market. Choices.
Apple stands on it's own for personal computers while hundreds of other companies compete for the Windows Market. We'd likely see the same thing. Apple would produce iOS Tablets, and hundreds of manufactures would produce Windows and Android tablets. A few would provide a better product and become mainstream while other start ups would fall. Wash rinse repeat.
Re: You definitely saw this differently.
This is what you're looking for
http://imgur.com/ajaYt
Who doctored what
I'm not following this 100% so maybe someone else knows... but who is to say that Facebook's version isn't doctored?
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If LulzSec is holding a panel... wouldn't certain government agencies be attending?
Re: happened before
Any political stance the rioters are trying to make is going to be ruined as soon as the first 42" widescreen television gets stolen.
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I'd love to abolish all legally created intangibles (copyright, trademark, patents etc...). What kind of negative repercussions could this create?
I don't see how piracy can be considered 'absolutely' disrespectful and self-centered. Both disrespect and self-centeredness(sp?) are internalized concepts and by making that claim you're suggesting that everyone pirates for the same reason. For example, you can pirate a song because you love an artist and wish to share it with others. Just because it's illegal doesn't mean you were intent on being disrespectful and self-centered.
Also, nothing personal, but you sound like a fuddy duddy. You should leave the internet for a while and go tell children to get off your lawn.
It may not be the generation's lack of respect but simply the older generation's lack of understanding. It's a continuous cycle. A few decades from now we may see a shift in ethics and morals that say otherwise.
Does thug life still happen? I was hoping the internet would curb the appeal of thug life. Maybe someone needs to start a charity that works towards getting thugs addicted to MMORPGs. That would clean up the streets.
Re: Re: Really?
Did all of Australia and all of Europe take a vote? Seems more likely that a judge sided with them legally.
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Tweeted a few minutes ago by a gm_rumley:
"Not sure why the English are rioting, but I think it's because all their sandwiches have cucumbers in them." - Kimmel #LondonRiots
Re: How can any number be infringing?
I don't see that getting very far. Bits are simply the construction materials behind the product. You can't copyright wood, nails or the like but you can copyright the products they produce.
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Is there such a thing as unspecific music?
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[citation needed]
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Someone should notify Janine Gordon that Sergry Brin's Google+ profile photo contains a picture where his arms curve downward and his legs are in a v-shape. Also clouds thinning.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-e_uN3LbK-HI/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAjwI/ussJnA1_Rys/phot o.jpg
https://plus.google.com/109813896768294978296/posts
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"No other online service provider behaves this way"
Facebook behaves this way, but instead of possibly providing support they tell you:
1) Your account has been disabled for a ToS violation
2) They will not tell you how you violated the ToS
3) There is no appeal process
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Would the success of this system hurt or help the position that patents hinder innovation?
Re: Re: Re: Re: But this is EXACTLY what you wanted
More or less... you are correct.
Re: Enough!
Does that have something to do with Al Gore?
Re: Re: Re: Stock answer: AVOID DERIVATIVE.
But where will I go for more Star Wars sequels? I must know what happens to Jar Jar!
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"blarghishal!" excalimed a little Blargoidamon who goes by the name of Hendergoot.
BAM!! original content. Time to Copyright and start rolling in the profits. It works like that right?
What to do?
Is there anything we can do about this? Is there a politician I can send a letter to or a petition I can sign?
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*rabble rabble* and Trademark! *rabble rabble*
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So your logic is that Apple wouldn't have developed the iPad without patents? Which means it's safe to say that Apple will halt all research and development without patents?
If patents were abolished now it would simply mean an increase in the competitive market. Locks on devices such as "rounded corners" would no longer prevent other prospective businesses from releasing their own tablets. We'd probably be instantly flooded with a bunch of low quality tablets but I think we'd end up seeing the same things we see in the PC market. Choices.
Apple stands on it's own for personal computers while hundreds of other companies compete for the Windows Market. We'd likely see the same thing. Apple would produce iOS Tablets, and hundreds of manufactures would produce Windows and Android tablets. A few would provide a better product and become mainstream while other start ups would fall. Wash rinse repeat.