They have to consider this from all sides before even submitting a proposal, which is regarded with severe scrutiny before being allowed to pass. It's not a slippery slope to abusing intellectual property. That's paranoia and your article fearmongers to put a stop to something that could very well protect the public. Until the day happens when it fails, it deserves to be let alone to see how it works. Any moron who watches too much television can say 'the secret service will abuse the public', but let's face it, they are not exactly doing that now and have probably got the power to should they desire to do so. They don't need to pass this measure in order to plant evidence or anything like that. Quit being so stupid. That is not their job. Let them do their job to protect their country and butt out. Your article is presented as one-sided, ill informed and slanted toward exploiting the fears of others toward paranoia to sell your schlep. I am so glad no one pays for the retarded newsletter. It is the articles like this that have made me turn away from Techdirt in disgust. Most days, I just hit Delete when it surfaces in my inbox. This time I just had to say something. I'd swear Techdirt's so-called "journalists" such as Glyn Moody are just couch critic consiracy theorists who view government agencies as The Man, forever getting in the way of Freedom. *sigh*
Cineworld has the pass at the UK equivalent in cost at ?14.99 a month. They're the biggest cinema chain in the U.K. The policy is the same.
Reality check about cinemas:
THEY DO NOT EARN MONEY ON ANYTHING BUT CONCESSSIONS.
That's why popcorn costs so much.
**MOST** film distributors collect all revenue from ticket sales. They also set the price. Next time you think your cinema charges too much, you know it's Warner Bros, Disney and the like to blame. Pure greed. They actually don't need the cost to be as high as it is. They just like it that high.
In London the average ticket price is anywhere from ?12-18 at any cinema. You can pay up to ?22-26 at iMax. Sometimes more.
That's about $19+ per film ticket, not considering the concessions prices for people who are students or over 55's.
The mobile phone giant Orange provides Orange Wednesdays here, which allow people with Orange cell phone service a 2-for-1 Weds offer at the cost of a 35p text ticket. Most cinemas participate. This doesn't include 3D films and such.
So yes, the monthly pass does work if you like to see all your new releases. It's especially good because it doesn't bar pass holders from opening night films. I love that you can refer a friend for Cineworld's pass and get a freebie out of it.
You should really be promoting the idea, not denegrating it. People should be able to afford to see films, but the distributors have made it only for the gentry. Passes make it possible for everyone.
If the project owners are not proven guilty in a court of law, Kickstarter's policy could incriminate itself. Policy does not make it legal. It may be their service and their T's & C's agreed to, but is it legal?
I'd be interested to hear what a legal specialist has to say about it.
It involves investor donations and capital. Some of these projects are headed by people that are freelancers and receive a wage and are taxed for the hours put in on the project. Kickstarter is removing projects for infringement **CLAIMS** which have not been considered by any judiciary decision makers.
If the claimant is not willing to put it before a judge, Kickstarter should wait until the process has proved the project owner(s) guilty. In which case, it is a civil or criminal case? If it is a civil case and a judge orders the removal of a project from Kickstarter, only then is Kickstarter required by law to remove the project.
Kickstarter, please wise up. Your entire ideal is based on the opposite of your actions. This is a ham-fisted approach to a basic problem.
That's pretty funny considering I haven't known anyone to buy a CD in years. Paying small costs for individual songs that are much liked, sure or downloading free if absolutely cannot afford. That's the way it is at uni in the U.K. and that's the way it is post-university as well.
Actually, it's a Constitutional Monarchy beholden to Parliament, even if all military oaths are given to the Crown... I don't think Parliament had a say in the matter of blocking websites such as TPB and I don't think the action that has been taken is legal. We should just ignore it and tear down the block. It's an intrusion and it should be removed.
Let Them Do Their Job
They have to consider this from all sides before even submitting a proposal, which is regarded with severe scrutiny before being allowed to pass. It's not a slippery slope to abusing intellectual property. That's paranoia and your article fearmongers to put a stop to something that could very well protect the public. Until the day happens when it fails, it deserves to be let alone to see how it works. Any moron who watches too much television can say 'the secret service will abuse the public', but let's face it, they are not exactly doing that now and have probably got the power to should they desire to do so. They don't need to pass this measure in order to plant evidence or anything like that. Quit being so stupid. That is not their job. Let them do their job to protect their country and butt out. Your article is presented as one-sided, ill informed and slanted toward exploiting the fears of others toward paranoia to sell your schlep. I am so glad no one pays for the retarded newsletter. It is the articles like this that have made me turn away from Techdirt in disgust. Most days, I just hit Delete when it surfaces in my inbox. This time I just had to say something. I'd swear Techdirt's so-called "journalists" such as Glyn Moody are just couch critic consiracy theorists who view government agencies as The Man, forever getting in the way of Freedom. *sigh*
Moviepass already in U.K.-not about profit
Cineworld has the pass at the UK equivalent in cost at ?14.99 a month. They're the biggest cinema chain in the U.K. The policy is the same.
Reality check about cinemas:
THEY DO NOT EARN MONEY ON ANYTHING BUT CONCESSSIONS.
That's why popcorn costs so much.
**MOST** film distributors collect all revenue from ticket sales. They also set the price. Next time you think your cinema charges too much, you know it's Warner Bros, Disney and the like to blame. Pure greed. They actually don't need the cost to be as high as it is. They just like it that high.
In London the average ticket price is anywhere from ?12-18 at any cinema. You can pay up to ?22-26 at iMax. Sometimes more.
That's about $19+ per film ticket, not considering the concessions prices for people who are students or over 55's.
The mobile phone giant Orange provides Orange Wednesdays here, which allow people with Orange cell phone service a 2-for-1 Weds offer at the cost of a 35p text ticket. Most cinemas participate. This doesn't include 3D films and such.
So yes, the monthly pass does work if you like to see all your new releases. It's especially good because it doesn't bar pass holders from opening night films. I love that you can refer a friend for Cineworld's pass and get a freebie out of it.
You should really be promoting the idea, not denegrating it. People should be able to afford to see films, but the distributors have made it only for the gentry. Passes make it possible for everyone.
Not Infringement Unless A JUDGE Decides It!
If the project owners are not proven guilty in a court of law, Kickstarter's policy could incriminate itself. Policy does not make it legal. It may be their service and their T's & C's agreed to, but is it legal?
I'd be interested to hear what a legal specialist has to say about it.
It involves investor donations and capital. Some of these projects are headed by people that are freelancers and receive a wage and are taxed for the hours put in on the project. Kickstarter is removing projects for infringement **CLAIMS** which have not been considered by any judiciary decision makers.
If the claimant is not willing to put it before a judge, Kickstarter should wait until the process has proved the project owner(s) guilty. In which case, it is a civil or criminal case? If it is a civil case and a judge orders the removal of a project from Kickstarter, only then is Kickstarter required by law to remove the project.
Kickstarter, please wise up. Your entire ideal is based on the opposite of your actions. This is a ham-fisted approach to a basic problem.
Underlying Racism What?
Have you BEEN to America? WTH to start out something as serious as this as claiming underlying racism. You lost this reader.
Re: She's just an edge case.
That's pretty funny considering I haven't known anyone to buy a CD in years. Paying small costs for individual songs that are much liked, sure or downloading free if absolutely cannot afford. That's the way it is at uni in the U.K. and that's the way it is post-university as well.
Re:
Actually, it's a Constitutional Monarchy beholden to Parliament, even if all military oaths are given to the Crown... I don't think Parliament had a say in the matter of blocking websites such as TPB and I don't think the action that has been taken is legal. We should just ignore it and tear down the block. It's an intrusion and it should be removed.
Re: Harvard's cost inflation can't keep pace with the journals'?
Now we know why Harvard's tuition has inflated these last few years...to pay for the journals.