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• On the post: Is Quoting Someone Out Of Context Defamation?

  

  DanVan ( profile ), 24 Sep, 2010 @ 12:35pm

  If it is done on purpose to make the person look bad, of course
  
  If not, then no
  
  It seems clear to me that people editing things to say something wrong AND with the intent of making the person look bad....is and should be clearly illegal

• On the post: Time Warner Cable Boycotting Epix Movie Channel Because It Did A Deal With Netflix

  

  DanVan ( profile ), 19 Sep, 2010 @ 12:08pm

  There is a reason nobody I know remotely likes Time Warner. They are a crap company with crap products and most of their own customers would switch in a heartbeat if they had another company that could compete with Time Warner in their area which has been monopolized

• On the post: Bait & Switch: O2 iPad Customers Told Data Allowance Cut Up To Two Thirds

  

  DanVan ( profile ), 19 Sep, 2010 @ 12:06pm

  DSLReports.com has been on top of these companies lowering their caps to make sure that many more people hit the cap and thus pay more per month
  
  This "Most don't hit the 2 gig cap" line is so bogus and unfactual ESPECIALLY considering how MORE AND MORE are using their products MORE AND MORE
  
  Hell, most of the reasons for using the products MORE is because the companies are encouraging it.
  
  It makes no sense for customers

• On the post: Woman Sues Facebook After Getting Banned

  

  DanVan ( profile ), 02 Sep, 2010 @ 12:16pm

  Got to love those who use the "Freedom of Speech" argument. They think it means they can do whatever they want, whenever they want, however they want
  
  And it doesn't say that whatsoever

• On the post: Hulu: We Know That Hulu Plus Sucks, But It's Not Our Fault

  

  DanVan ( profile ), 01 Sep, 2010 @ 02:01pm

  I got rid of Hulu Plus as well b/c the difference between Hulu and Netflix was embarrassing. Netflix is the same price yet ad-free and a MUCH better selection
  
  If Hulu wants to stop the terrible reviews, they need to DUMP the Ads for paying customers and increase their selection
  
  Otherwise, more will decide to stay away

• On the post: Is There A Better Way To Text While Driving?

  

  DanVan ( profile ), 25 Aug, 2010 @ 12:33pm

  I have no problem with these laws The amount of times that I deal with someone going BELOW the speed limit, not going when the light turns green, etc....with people texting....is absurd

• On the post: Barney Frank's Attempt To Allow & Tax Online Gambling Moves Forward (Again)

  

  DanVan ( profile ), 02 Aug, 2010 @ 06:36am

  How dare we tax something that will be occuring whether we regulate it or not!
  
  We should continue ignoring it and refusing to accept the millions that we would get!
  
  True right-wing style!

• On the post: RIAA Defends Lawsuit Spending… But Reminds Everyone How It Helps Screw Over Musicians

  

  DanVan ( profile ), 30 Jul, 2010 @ 12:45pm

  To sum up the lawsuits
  
  - They spent 10x what they will receive back
  - People hate them more than ever
  - Piracy has not been even slightly hurt
  
  Well, brilliant job

• On the post: Debunking The Logic In Favor Of Paywalls

  

  DanVan ( profile ), 30 Jul, 2010 @ 12:44pm

  Paywalls can in fact succeed if the site is giving unique information that can't REALLY be found elsewhere
  
  I pay for one site b/c it is a unique subject that is close to my heart. So, I pay for it b/c I can't really get the indepth knowledge elsewhere
  
  But general news sites thinking that we will pay for blogs that provide nothing IN DEPTH is....idiotic at best

• On the post: Time To Face Facts: Broadband Caps Are Really About Protecting Video Revenue

  

  DanVan ( profile ), 24 Jul, 2010 @ 12:17pm

  This idea of capping people is an absolute joke
  
  If companies want to be extremely high caps, I guess I am fine with that but now we have companies giving caps that even email-checking users can hit with a few youtube-HD vids or Netflix
  
  Their excuses are an even bigger joke

• On the post: The Beginning Of The End For Speed Cameras In The UK?

  

  DanVan ( profile ), 23 Jul, 2010 @ 01:05pm

  Don't speed and you won't be caught
  
  It really is that simple
  
  The lack of accountability is shocking
  
  Rather than not speeding, people are crying about getting caught and how it should be someone elses problem

• On the post: Time To Get Rid Of No Fly List Altogether?

  

  DanVan ( profile ), 22 Jul, 2010 @ 02:27pm

  No, keep it but for god's sakes, make it smaller by just putting KNOWN terrorists on there and not this laughably big list with who we THINK may be

• On the post: FCC Finally Admits US Broadband Competitiveness Sucks; Broadband Co's Then Order Their Favorite Politicians To Trash FCC

  

  DanVan ( profile ), 21 Jul, 2010 @ 12:20pm

  And there is very little reason to think that this will really change in the near future
  
  The corporations will pay through the roof to keep their interests at the top of the DC wish list
  
  Pathetic but normal

• On the post: There Is No 'Internet Kill Switch' Legislation… And Pretending There Is Distracts From The Real Debate

  

  DanVan ( profile ), 20 Jul, 2010 @ 02:39pm

  People don't care whether one actually exists.......they heard it on Fox News and therefore it MUST be true
  
  The fact that people can't actually read what is in the bill is pathetic but pretty much sums up the IQ of the right

• On the post: Plastic Surgeon Sues Online Reviewers Who Gave Her Bad Reviews

  

  DanVan ( profile ), 15 Jul, 2010 @ 12:15pm

  Rather than simply doing better work, she will now be known as a doctor who got terrible reviews AND I am sure many will now hit her up with worse reviews simply for suing online commentators

• On the post: Peter Jenner Admits That Stopping File Sharing Is Impossible

  

  DanVan ( profile ), 15 Jul, 2010 @ 12:14pm

  It seems impossible to 'stop' people from downloading songs but I am sure there are sensible ways to regulate it and/or get people to legally download songs/cd's.....
  
  Suing grandmothers and children for millions is not one of them and to THINK that that is a way to move forward....shows the true stupidity of those in the RIAA

• On the post: The Guardian Makes It Super Simple For Blogs To Repost Its Content

  

  DanVan ( profile ), 13 Jul, 2010 @ 11:46am

  Their iPhone app is incredible too
  
  I look at it daily

• On the post: Don't Be A Jerk To A Minor In Louisiana Or Say Anything Sexually Suggestive In Scotland

  

  DanVan ( profile ), 13 Jul, 2010 @ 11:44am

  I agree that the law sounds too broad but I also applaud the state for trying to get the internet under control mocking wise
  
  Many stories of kids being tortured online is heartbreaking
  
  I hope kids understand that they cant do anything and get away with it

• On the post: Should Those Sued In Bogus Patent Infringement Cases Be Able To Recover Legal Fees?

  

  DanVan ( profile ), 12 Jul, 2010 @ 01:34pm

  To this day I wish we allowed most winners to get their lawsuits paid for by the losing side
  
  This would stop MANY people from filing ridiculous suits

• On the post: Lawyers Doing Real Time Jury Googling

  

  DanVan ( profile ), 10 Jul, 2010 @ 01:01pm

  Eh, some of that could be private information that is not supposed to be public
  
  Does seem a bit intrusive, imo

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