Just because we think they are making a mistake doesn't mean they are. This bill is clearly intended for all media. If I were to, oh say, compare this comment to the Rolling Stones...I've just committed copyright infringement. You see, it can be argued that I mentioned the Rolling Stones in this post to increase Google search results, therefore, profiting off of their name, which could be construed as infringement. Thank goodness names can't be copyrighted. ;c) They can be trademarked though, which means I could be in even more trouble with this post. This is how we make free speech and exchange of ideas illegal. Any questions?
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Not stupid at all...
Just because we think they are making a mistake doesn't mean they are. This bill is clearly intended for all media. If I were to, oh say, compare this comment to the Rolling Stones...I've just committed copyright infringement. You see, it can be argued that I mentioned the Rolling Stones in this post to increase Google search results, therefore, profiting off of their name, which could be construed as infringement. Thank goodness names can't be copyrighted. ;c) They can be trademarked though, which means I could be in even more trouble with this post. This is how we make free speech and exchange of ideas illegal. Any questions?