Techdirt Podcast Episode 174: How Private Agreements Recreated SOPA
from the down-the-stack dept
One of the most dangerous aspects of SOPA and other copyright proposals is the idea of moving enforcement and liability further down the stack of technology that powers the internet, even all the way to the DNS system. Although SOPA's DNS-blocking proposals were heavily criticized and the bill ultimately defeated, the idea of deep-level copyright enforcement has lived on and been implemented without changes to the law. This week our returning guest, law professor Annemarie Bridy, discusses how private agreements have quietly recreated some of the worst parts of SOPA.
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So A) I was right: didn't defeat. B) Sneaked up on you, eh?
You have already lost, kids. You stupidly think The Industries are dinosaurs, sitting idle, helpless against your numbers, even though just by reading Torrent Freak headlines you can see much action.
Next surprise will involve your "friend" Google and its amazing ability to spy and collate. Do you not understand that Google has enough on most of you pirates to get a search warrant? With a few details nailed down by your ISP, you'll be walking the plank. Enjoy.
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The prior repeat was showing when replied to the child, there, then gone after.
So, here tis again! -- With nothing else of interest on site, this is my sole entertainment. -- What the HELL is the point of Techdirt, anyway? Half dozen DULL posts a day -- and thank god for free from EFF!
As I've said, one day you'll click on Techdirt and it'll be frozen. Masnick will just suddenly up and leave, not allowing me a last HOOT. -- He should have done so ten years ago! LOST EVERY MAJOR CASE. Always for the pirates, always wrong.
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