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• On the post: What Happens When You Get Two Internet Haters Together? An Interview That Kills Brain Cells

  

  PrometheeFeu ( profile ), 02 Nov, 2011 @ 03:09pm

  Re: Re: Re: Re: Re:

  This is developing into a full-fledged business model... Perhaps you should go post on Step2 to get some help.

• On the post: What Happens When You Get Two Internet Haters Together? An Interview That Kills Brain Cells

  

  PrometheeFeu ( profile ), 02 Nov, 2011 @ 03:08pm

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  I also really need to point out that a whole bunch of sites are scraping techdirt and reposting the content.

• On the post: What Happens When You Get Two Internet Haters Together? An Interview That Kills Brain Cells

  

  PrometheeFeu ( profile ), 02 Nov, 2011 @ 03:01pm

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  I'm pretty sure that Mike would not come after you even if all you did was copy every post and every comment. I may be wrong, but I'm pretty sure TechDirt posts are either permissively licensed or in the public domain. Can we get a clarification Mike? I don't see any copyright notice here...
  
  That being said, it would not be immoral. I can see no reason why that would be immoral.

• On the post: Ding Dong: Another DRM Is Dead… And With It All The Files You Thought You Bought

  

  PrometheeFeu ( profile ), 01 Nov, 2011 @ 03:30pm

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  It's called copyright holders. The big ones are absolutely crazy. And I don't mean that metaphorically. I mean they are literally victims of some sort of mental disorder. I heard second hand the story of negotiations being torpedoed by a presenter running bit torrent on his machine when he screen-shared with major copyright holders. (He was downloading OpenBSD) I've also head the story of an executive patiently explaining to a big copyright holder that their content was already all on pirate sites and that implementing DRM was expensive, that it would piss off users and it would not add any security. The response was that they would soon be rid of the pirate sites and that they wanted to keep everything secure for that day. I am not sure what the diagnosis is, but they have completely lost touch with reality.

• On the post: Applying Apple's Design Sense To Other Items… Like The Thermostat

  

  PrometheeFeu ( profile ), 28 Oct, 2011 @ 04:29pm

  You can sell thermostats for $300 ?!?!?!?! I know what I'm spending my week-end making...

• On the post: Philippines IP Office: Anti-Counterfeiting Meeting Isn't About Kowtowing To Corporate Interests… Except That It Is

  

  PrometheeFeu ( profile ), 28 Oct, 2011 @ 04:27pm

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  They are like reverse-Enron. Except also lying.

• On the post: Justin Bieber: Senator Klobuchar Should Be Locked Up For Felony Streaming Bill

  

  PrometheeFeu ( profile ), 28 Oct, 2011 @ 04:08pm

  Great... Now I have to agree with a kid whose achievements involve garnering the adoration of 12 year old girls... Thanks a lot!

• On the post: PROTECT IP Renamed E-PARASITES Act; Would Create The Great Firewall Of America

  

  PrometheeFeu ( profile ), 26 Oct, 2011 @ 03:22pm

  Re: Re: Re: Re: Re:

  If it was legal it wouldn't be piracy.

• On the post: PROTECT IP Renamed E-PARASITES Act; Would Create The Great Firewall Of America

  

  PrometheeFeu ( profile ), 26 Oct, 2011 @ 03:02pm

  Re: Without Court Review? Nope!

  We only put people in jail when there is a belief that they might flee or interfere with the investigation and trial. In the vast majority of cases, you can post bail to get out of jail. Furthermore, someone who is in jail will rapidly get an adversarial hearing. When it comes to copyright infringement, taking away the domain name does not prevent reiteration of the crime, it does not prevent interference with the investigation and it does not guarantee the defendant will appear in court. It's it completely different.

• On the post: PROTECT IP Renamed E-PARASITES Act; Would Create The Great Firewall Of America

  

  PrometheeFeu ( profile ), 26 Oct, 2011 @ 02:51pm

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  He already answered several times. Piracy is breaking the law and Mike is somewhat legalistic: he prefers it when laws are followed. Even bad laws.

• On the post: California Politician Discovers That You Can't Ban Specific Type Of Music; Admits 'I Didn't Know What Was Going On'

  

  PrometheeFeu ( profile ), 25 Oct, 2011 @ 04:05pm

  Re: Note the use of the word "associated"

  I associate that woman with rave parties and rave parties with drugs. Let's ban her from public office. "For the children..."

• On the post: California Politician Discovers That You Can't Ban Specific Type Of Music; Admits 'I Didn't Know What Was Going On'

  

  PrometheeFeu ( profile ), 25 Oct, 2011 @ 04:04pm

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  You mean to say that Assemblywoman Ma is justified in trying to banning pacifiers, LED gloves and stuffed animals at rave parties? Let me repeat that list for you: pacifiers, LED gloves and stuffed animals. Once again, the list of dangerous items that apparently lead to drug use: pacifiers, LED gloves and stuffed animals... I don't really care about the tone of the article. The facts themselves are completely absurd. How is it the government's business if I want to suck on a pacifier, while carrying my stuffed animals and wearing LED gloves? This is a completely unwarranted and stupid intrusion into people's lives.

• On the post: The Unintended Consequences Of Trying To Overprotect Children From The Internet

  

  PrometheeFeu ( profile ), 25 Oct, 2011 @ 12:48pm

  I wonder about the Constitutionality of this law. It reminds me of the California law banning the sale of violent video games to minors. Parental authority is a privilege that parents can exercise against children. It is not a privilege they may exercise against others. Why can I not direct speech at someone else's children? If you don't want your children to hear what I say just keep them somewhere else...

• On the post: The Unintended Consequences Of Trying To Overprotect Children From The Internet

  

  PrometheeFeu ( profile ), 25 Oct, 2011 @ 12:43pm

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  Having been both on the Internet and in the Bangkok red light district, I can tell you that the Internet is much safer. There is on the Internet a complete absence of people who are immediately next to you potentially wanting to kidnap you.

• On the post: California Politician Discovers That You Can't Ban Specific Type Of Music; Admits 'I Didn't Know What Was Going On'

  

  PrometheeFeu ( profile ), 25 Oct, 2011 @ 11:39am

  Let's have a new Constitutional amendment:
  
  Congress shall not pass any law which is not demonstrated by diligent and rational examination to further a legitimate and compelling government interest.

• On the post: California Politician Discovers That You Can't Ban Specific Type Of Music; Admits 'I Didn't Know What Was Going On'

  

  PrometheeFeu ( profile ), 25 Oct, 2011 @ 11:31am

  "But seriously, if you're an elected official and you only learn later that (a) you can't ban a type of music and (b) that you were trying to legislate without knowing a damn thing about what you were legislating, perhaps it's time to find a more productive line of work. One that doesn't impact the lives of others."
  
  I disagree. We need more people like her in politics. I don't mean the learning about the Constitution after introducing legislation part. I mean the learning about the Constitution and doing some research before voting. Yes, we would all like them to do research and think before introducing legislation, but that's not going to happen. So kudo to Ma for clearing the low bar. Most of her colleagues can't even do that.

• On the post: State Government In Australia Seeks To Issue $12k Fines If You Insult Its Gaming Minister Michael O'Brien

  

  PrometheeFeu ( profile ), 24 Oct, 2011 @ 10:04am

  Re: Useful law

  No, the laws against bribes were rolled back after it was found this unnecessarily impeded government officials from making money.

• On the post: State Government In Australia Seeks To Issue $12k Fines If You Insult Its Gaming Minister Michael O'Brien

  

  PrometheeFeu ( profile ), 24 Oct, 2011 @ 10:01am

  I think such a law is necessary. The shithead should be respected.

• On the post: NYPD Finally Admit That Police Broke The Rules With Pepper Spraying; May Slap Anthony Bologna On The Wrist

  

  PrometheeFeu ( profile ), 21 Oct, 2011 @ 12:22pm

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  Yes. Maybe also thrown in the ocean with weights on his feet. That "person" is a danger to society and our justice system should deal with it accordingly.

• On the post: NYPD Finally Admit That Police Broke The Rules With Pepper Spraying; May Slap Anthony Bologna On The Wrist

  

  PrometheeFeu ( profile ), 21 Oct, 2011 @ 12:17pm

  Re: Re: Re: High and Low court

  There are many different definitions of treason. The basic idea is that you owe loyalty to something or someone and you harm that something or someone. The police owe loyalty to the citizenry. When a police officer infringes upon the rights of the population, that police officer is committing treason. But I'm not attached to the name of the charge. As long as we dump them in a cage and throw away the key, I'll be satisfied. If we put a lion in with them, I'll be even happier...

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