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  • On the post: Anatomy Of A Boondoggle: How The US Broadband Plan Led To WV Buying $20,000 Routers For A One Room Library

    Gothenem ( profile ), 26 Feb, 2013 @ 03:01pm

    Re: "this is not at all surprising."

    Possibly because that is not a tech-related issue.

  • On the post: Copyright Explained Musically

    Gothenem ( profile ), 08 Feb, 2013 @ 06:32pm

    Interesting

    I was unaware that Techdirt content was actually Public Domain. Is there a link to follow to the declaration of such? I was just curious.

  • On the post: Bayer Fights India's Compulsory Licensing Of Cancer Drug By Claiming It Spent $2.5 Billion Developing It

    Gothenem ( profile ), 04 Feb, 2013 @ 04:33am

    The other 88.2% is the 150,000 per infringement cost for the generic drug that India has been selling.

  • On the post: The International Olympic Committee Has Already Staked A Trademark Claim On The Number '2014'

    Gothenem ( profile ), 28 Jan, 2013 @ 07:26am

    Just wow.

    Honestly, this seems so incredibly moronic, that I actually hope that they try to enforce that trademarked number, only to have their trademark completely rendered invalid by a court. I assume that any judge with more than 0 brain cells can figure out that trademarking a NUMBER which coincides with the YEAR is a blatant overreach of the trademark system. Perhaps it can lead to trademark reform...

  • On the post: Court Again Says It's Okay For The Feds To Snoop Through Your Digital Info Without Telling You

    Gothenem ( profile ), 28 Jan, 2013 @ 04:01am

    Closer and closer

    Closer and closer we get each day,
    to that world envisioned and Orwell did say,
    1984 it is called and that day will soon come,
    And then all our freedoms will be undone.

  • On the post: NRA: Games To Blame For Violence! Also, Here's A Shooting Game For 4-Year-Olds!

    Gothenem ( profile ), 17 Jan, 2013 @ 02:34pm

    Re:

    Shooting a gun is a violent act. Regardless of what you are shooting.

  • On the post: Journalists Cheering On Censorship Is A Form Of Hate Speech

    Gothenem ( profile ), 09 Jan, 2013 @ 02:41pm

    Re: Re: Re: Re: "Too Far" - they always say that.

    Yes, actually it does. Separation of Church and State. Since the schools are state run, they must be separated from church. In addition, it is not the government's policy to support one religion over another. And teaching Intelligent Design in schools does exactly that.

  • On the post: Journalists Cheering On Censorship Is A Form Of Hate Speech

    Gothenem ( profile ), 09 Jan, 2013 @ 02:39pm

    Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: "Too Far" - they always say that.

    Apparently you do not understand what theory means in science. It is not the same as the 'layman's' definition of theory. Making a statement like that shows people that you have not actually made any effort to learn the material which you speak out against.

    Yes, that makes your argument and argument from ingnorance, which, while allowed, puts you in a weak position.

    However, science class is about science. I do not have a problem with a religion class, or a philosophy class talking about these sorts of points. I do have a problem with a science class discussing it, because there is no science involved. If there was science involved, then there can be a point made, but there is not.

    For the record, in science, a theory is scientific hypothosis which is supported by evidence.

  • On the post: EMI Was Actively Giving Away MP3s It Accused Michael Roberston Of Downloading Illegally

    Gothenem ( profile ), 27 Dec, 2012 @ 09:55am

    Re: Was Robertson explicitly authorized?

    It would depend on how EMI set up the licences and how they were distributed to various music sites/blogs. However, if they want to control WHO gets host the MP3's then they should have specifically stated so when deistributing these MP3's. By not doing so, they shot themselves in the foot as it were.

  • On the post: Makers Of Minecraft Documentary Put It On The Pirate Bay, Despite High Profile Launch With Xbox

    Gothenem ( profile ), 26 Dec, 2012 @ 07:55am

    Very Cool

    Going there right now with $8.00 USD.

    It's a real shame that some companies can't rely on the strength of their product to sell, but instead try to make laws to enforce things.

    People WANT to support others they like. Maybe certain companies realize they aren't as liked as they want to be, and only their monopoly rights are keeping them in business.

  • On the post: Anti-Piracy Company Seeks Patent On Automated Copyright Trolling

    Gothenem ( profile ), 20 Dec, 2012 @ 05:46am

    LOL

    This, is really funny.

    A Patent on Copyright trolling. Then the patent holder can start demanding all sorts of licence fees from companies that create software to find infringement.

    Trolling the Trolls as it were.....

  • On the post: NRA's Plan: If We Blame Video Games & Movies For Sandy Hook Massacre, Perhaps People Will Stop Blaming Guns

    Gothenem ( profile ), 20 Dec, 2012 @ 05:28am

    Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: LOL WOT ?

    I'm sorry? You once again can't do any research into the matter?

    Well then, here you go:

    http://aic.gov.au/publications/current%20series/tandi/261-280/tandi269/view%20paper.html

    http://guncontrol.org.au/

    Australia, in 1996 enacted gun control after a mass shooting there. In fact, it took them a whopping 12 days to enact the legislation. In 1996 they had 521 gun deaths. The next year, the number dropped by 84, and has steadily since.

    You know what stops gun deaths? NOT HAVING GUNS!!!!! America is swimming in an ocean of weaponry, with more guns per capita than ANY OTHER WESTERN NATION! The primary reason so many people have guns, is because there is little gun control.

  • On the post: NRA's Plan: If We Blame Video Games & Movies For Sandy Hook Massacre, Perhaps People Will Stop Blaming Guns

    Gothenem ( profile ), 19 Dec, 2012 @ 02:37pm

    Re: Re: Re: LOL WOT ?

    Sorry, that was my post, got logged out for some reason...

  • On the post: Swedish Pirate Party Sues Banks For 'Discriminating' Against Wikileaks

    Gothenem ( profile ), 18 Dec, 2012 @ 05:28am

    Re: Re: Re:

    While I am not singing Wal-Mart's praises, but Michael does have a point. This is the free market at work. By lowering prices, Wal-Mart has given themselves a competitive advantage, and if other stores cannot follow suit, they will fail. This is reality. Of course, Wal-Mart has a track record of treating employees badly. This is where the government needs to step in and enforce their regulations.

    Wal-Mart has suddenly found itself loosing sales to online sources, who can undercut even Wal-Mart's "Low Prices". If Wal-Mart can't compete with these online stores, then it will also fail. This is the free market at work.

  • On the post: Kim Dotcom Cleared To Pursue Case Against New Zealand For Illegal Spying

    Gothenem ( profile ), 06 Dec, 2012 @ 03:00am

    Don't get me wrong here, I am no fan of Kim Dotcom and I have never used Megaupload for any purpose. That said, what happened to him is even more tragic.

    This is a case of government doing what their financial backers wanted, despite lack of evidence of any wrongdoing. Oh, there was reasonable suspicion, but they went ahead and broke the law to nab one person.

    While I personally think that Dotcom is a slimeball, he does have the same rights to privacy, security, and freedom that we all do. Those rights were violated by a government bent on taking him down, regardless of the cost.

    And that cost is high, because now the government feels empowered to do this to anyone. Maybe you'll be next Mike, maybe Out_of_the_Blue will be next. When our rights are violated like this, and no one stands up to it, the government will feel justified in continuing it.

    So, despite my dislike for Mr. Dotcom, I support his fight against the seizure of Megaupload. He has become the champion for rights in the digital age. He is far from perfect, but he is what we have.

    I remember back in high school, reading Mr. Orwell's 1984. I remember thinking that it would never happen. Now I am older, and wiser, and looking at the world we live in today, I am very afraid that Orwell only got one thing wrong. The year.

  • On the post: Supreme Court Will Finally Say If Genes Are Patentable

    Gothenem ( profile ), 01 Dec, 2012 @ 04:02am

    Re:

    Wow, I am an Athiest, but I would totally support this statement if it meant that Genes could not be patented.

  • On the post: Recording Industry Could Catch More Flies With Honey, But Keeps Betting On Vinegar

    Gothenem ( profile ), 01 Dec, 2012 @ 03:55am

    Re: They're not using Vinegar

    Wow, you completely missed it.

    You are looking at the bowls several hours later. The first bowl probably did attract the most flies, but the content was not dangerous, so the flies came in, consumed and left. They can and will return.

    The second bowl has bad food in it. It gives them indegestion, and in some cases, fatal. This is why you will find some dead flies here. Most flies will not return here, unless there is no other choice.

    The third bowl has plenty of dead flies, but, these are flies who will never sample from any of your bowls again. These flies will not return, for they are all dead.

    Now, you say bowl three is the winner, but, if all you do is put out bowl 3, you will loose in the long run, because once all the consumers of your content have consumed once, they will never do so again, and you will go broke.

    Yeah, Bowl 1 is the winner here, because they will be able to return time and time again, consuming your content, and paying you in kind.

    Bowl 2 is the second, as they will consume the content, but only if they absolutely must, and even then, it doesn't sit quite right. Some will sample once, and never again.

    Bowl 3 is the clear looser. Once sampled, you will never get a repeat customer. Great long-term business decision.

    Of course, I believe your post was satirical in nature, and for that, Kudos. If, for some insane reason, you are being serious, then you need to take an economics class. Stat.

  • On the post: Recording Industry Could Catch More Flies With Honey, But Keeps Betting On Vinegar

    Gothenem ( profile ), 01 Dec, 2012 @ 03:44am

    Re:

    I have rarely heard any music in the last 10 years worth purchasing, and even then I don't. I tend to listen to the radio for music when I am in my car, otherwise, I listen to my music collection which I legally ripped of the CD's I own. Most of the music I listen to was made in the 80's.

  • On the post: Recording Industry Could Catch More Flies With Honey, But Keeps Betting On Vinegar

    Gothenem ( profile ), 01 Dec, 2012 @ 03:42am

    Re: Re: It would be nice

    Yeah. While I do not own a Pirate DVD, this is true. I am always incredibly frustrated by the FBI Warnings and other crap I have to deal with when I buy a DVD.

    Stop punishing the people who support you!

  • On the post: Tor Exit Node Operator Charged With Distributing Child Porn

    Gothenem ( profile ), 01 Dec, 2012 @ 03:36am

    Re: out_of_the_blue

    I understand your frustration, but, Mr. Out_of_the_blue has as much right to voice his opinion as we do ours. If we ask that he be removed from this site, are we any better than the **AA asking that file-sharers be incarcerated?

    OOTB is not breaking any laws when he is posting here, so let him post. If you do not like what he says, ignore it.

    Personally, I find him highly entertaining in much the same way that I find several Viral videos entertaining (such as the True Meaning of MPH and the Please Move the Deer Crossing Signs videos.)

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