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• On the post: A Framework For Copyright Reform

  

  BentFranklin ( profile ), 17 May, 2013 @ 08:45am

  Nice article, Mike. Can we make this required reading for our would-be protectors?

• On the post: Congress Grandstanding Over Google Glass 'Privacy' Concerns; Next Up: Privacy Concerns Over Your Eyes

  

  BentFranklin ( profile ), 17 May, 2013 @ 06:49am

  When we finally get an Information Bill of Rights, I hope it includes something like: "People may record their own experiences for whatever reason they may choose and such recordings shall be treated as part of their papers and effects pursuant to the Fourth Amendment."

• On the post: US's 'Cyberwar' Strategy: Making The Public Less Secure In The Name Of 'Security'

  

  BentFranklin ( profile ), 14 May, 2013 @ 05:16pm

  the Internet is basically US territory. Everything we do, we do on the Internet. I can't think of anything stupider than inviting warfare on one's own territory.

• On the post: This Is My Pencil. This Is My Pencil Pretending To Be A Gun. One Is For Writing. One Is For Mandatory Suspensions.

  

  BentFranklin ( profile ), 09 May, 2013 @ 08:04am

  "Zero tolerance" is a form of extremism. Just like "never again," the attempt to absolutely prevent the recurrence of something bad that happened inevitably creates other tragedies.

• On the post: Appeals Court In Google Book Scanning Case Clearly Leaning Towards Fair Use Ruling

  

  BentFranklin ( profile ), 09 May, 2013 @ 07:36am

  Next up on the Authors Guild hit list: library card catalogs.

• On the post: Moral Panic Over Google Glass: White House Petition Asks To Ban Them To Prevent 'Indecent' Public Surveillance

  

  BentFranklin ( profile ), 06 May, 2013 @ 05:55am

  Re: google glass panic

  If we ban cameras, then people with photographic memories will be like gods. They must be the ones behind this.

• On the post: The Fight Over DRM In HTML5 Should Represent The Last Stand For DRM

  

  BentFranklin ( profile ), 06 May, 2013 @ 06:01am

  I have no problem if companies want to develop proprietary communications technologies using the internet. Just keep them off Port 80.

• On the post: Lehman's Bankruptcy Worked Out Well For Intel, Anyway

  

  BentFranklin ( profile ), 05 May, 2013 @ 10:32pm

  Interesting article involving Lehman Brothers:
  
  http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/wall-streets-naked-swindle-20100405

• On the post: OxyContin And The Art Of 'Evergreening'

  

  BentFranklin ( profile ), 01 May, 2013 @ 12:34pm

  Re: Extending drug patents?

  The new patent is only on the new delivery method. That's why this is a bad example of evergreening.

• On the post: Canadian Politician Uses Nutty Hybrid Copyright Complaint In Attempt To Stifle Criticism

  

  BentFranklin ( profile ), 01 May, 2013 @ 12:31pm

  Re: Re: Re: Re:

  Okay, yes, it's definitely tricky. But if I were that campaign's opponent, and I thought it would be beneficial, I wouldn't let that stop me.

• On the post: Canadian Politician Uses Nutty Hybrid Copyright Complaint In Attempt To Stifle Criticism

  

  BentFranklin ( profile ), 01 May, 2013 @ 07:26am

  Re: Re:

  If the content had some fair market value as determined by other transactions and it was licensed for nothing to a campaign, that's the value of the contribution.
  
  If a campaign infringes and the rights holder does not assert their rights, I suspect an electoral law judge would see it as a contribution.
  
  If a campaign infringes and the rights holder does assert their rights and demands payment, let the games begin!

• On the post: OxyContin And The Art Of 'Evergreening'

  

  BentFranklin ( profile ), 01 May, 2013 @ 07:18am

  Re:

  That link has nothing to do with evergreening.

• On the post: According To MN State Auditors, Success In The Music Biz Means Signing With A Major Label; Not Touring

  

  BentFranklin ( profile ), 01 May, 2013 @ 07:13am

  This news has the unmistakable stank of Prince. I'm sure he's behind it somehow, because he's a real artist.

• On the post: DailyDirt: Seeing In Color

  

  BentFranklin ( profile ), 01 May, 2013 @ 04:55am

  I suspect you'd have to modify your brain to interpret those signals as well. Otherwise, the same neurons firing would go to the same places in your brain. You'd just see the same red.

• On the post: Canadian Politician Uses Nutty Hybrid Copyright Complaint In Attempt To Stifle Criticism

  

  BentFranklin ( profile ), 01 May, 2013 @ 04:50am

  if the material is covered under fair dealing, then yes, the argument fails. But it is an interesting angle. If someone did have to license material for a campaign and did not do so, I agree it would count as a contribution in kind.

• On the post: OxyContin And The Art Of 'Evergreening'

  

  BentFranklin ( profile ), 01 May, 2013 @ 04:43am

  FDA won't approve anyone making the old version because it isn't safe and now there's a safer alternative. That isn't a patent issue. This decision was probably in the works but they rushed it to coincide with the patent expiring to stop anyone from manufacturing it the old way.
  
  I feel ripped off by this article. It did not deliver it's promised dosage of anti-patent content. Articles that stretch their point like this don't help the cause, they hurt it, and make it hard for me to get friends interested.

• On the post: Jaron Lanier And Gobbledygook Economics

  

  BentFranklin ( profile ), 29 Apr, 2013 @ 07:36am

  If mortgages were like music files, don't you think the banks would have found a way to copy them already?

• On the post: Judge Says Giving Up Your Password May Be A 5th Amendment Violation

  

  BentFranklin ( profile ), 26 Apr, 2013 @ 04:41pm

  Absolutely! Allowing strong encryption is a direct consequence of your right to remain silent. That's one reason why encryption was allowed domestically but you were forbidden to export it.

• On the post: CipherCloud Discovers Senorita Streisand Effect Is A Hateful Mistress

  

  BentFranklin ( profile ), 26 Apr, 2013 @ 02:28pm

  What is the meaning of "Senorita" in the title?

• On the post: McAfee Patents System To 'Detect And Prevent Illegal Consumption Of Content On The Internet'

  

  BentFranklin ( profile ), 26 Apr, 2013 @ 02:10pm

  "Rouge" shall be teh new "teh". Meme warriors ride!

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