Seriously, if he hadn't been in the audience at the time this occurred, people probably wouldn't have connected all this to him, as this scheme seems insane even for him.
We can only hope that the result of that screwup will be disbarment in ALL states and criminal prosecution for perjury and fraud.
This is exactly why it's imperative that the accused not be given a chance to defend themselves. If they can defend themselves, they can exonerate themselves and make the entire ordeal a huge waste of everyone's time and money. Nobody wants a huge waste of time and money, right?
Nearly 36 hours and not a SINGLE troll post defending this? Either Mike got a (very nice) troll filter or not even the most ardent of trolls entertains the delusion they can spin a justification for this.
E-books make this very possible (in the future at least). They're already working on developing eye scanners to detect people watching TV, and I have zero doubt this will be immediately used to implement pay-per-viewer business models.
You're too soft on them. Being/going blind is God's punishment for being filthy thieving pirates that just want everything for free and will never contribute anything to anybody. In many cases God knew how vile they would be before they were born.
Yes... any human institution by definition is composed of humans. Were you merely stating the blindingly obvious, or did you have a point of some kind?
I must admit, I'm downright stunned at the level of transparency being shown here. I was pretty sure all along that the stonewalling had a purpose as already stated: to delay releasing the documents till after the FISA vote passed. But I never imagined they would be so transparent as to release the files IMMEDIATELY after the vote. The only plausible explanation I can come up with is that they're mocking you to your face, Julian. The timing is simply too coincidental (and too big of an admission of guilt) to be mere chance. This is a message: there's nothing you can do to them even when they make no attempt to hide their misdeeds.
"I don't want people in my house to infringe for more than one reason. The fact that the damages are so steep is why I'm especially careful to warn house-guests not to do it (my kids already know better). If there were only the wrongness of it, without more, I wouldn't be so adamant that house-guests not infringe on my wifi. So no, it's not a lie. The damages are a deterrent for me. I personally am proof that your theory of absolutely no deterrent effect ever is wrong."
I have but a single, very simple question for you: does there exist a single person in the US that will choose to not pirate something that they would have pirated had Thomas only gotten a $111k fine? How about a $55k fine? A $27k fine?
And if you're feeling generous, here's a second question: does there exist one single person who will pirate something today because Thomas did not get a $444k fine? $888k? How about $1.8 m?
This isn't the first time they've had the meeting with public interest people during lunch, and the outcome will probably be exactly the same: all the negotiators sit together to eat so nobody from the public can talk to anybody with power. I couldn't hazard a guess whether this is a case of malice or incompetence; in TPP et al there's more than enough of both to go around.
Aren't you asking the wrong question? Rather, why is there a trial? Just chop off his hands and be done with it. No need to inconvenience lawyers, judges, or members of the public.
Seriously. How whiny do you have to be to demand things like a trial, evidence, or a verdict?
I think an appropriate response to this would be to find out the cop's identity and make him an unofficial living city monument so that people will photo/video him all day long.
Well, you have to give credit where it's due. Contrary to what everyone else thought at the time, the people really did turn out to be in control, and did what's best for them.
How does this even make sense at this point? He's basically destroyed his public image, credibility, and possibly legal career, he'll be a laughing stock and target of internet and possibly real-life hate for for years to come, and even his friends and coworkers are stumped by his temper tantrum. What does he have left that could possibly be more important than the revenge he's sacrificed everything to obtain?
Re: Re: @ "But creation of the loaf is not the reason why the baker owns it."
So THAT'S why people pay tithes - royalties to God for making them.
Re: Re: @ "But creation of the loaf is not the reason why the baker owns it."
I think he simply instinctively objects to anything Mike says. Mike should do a post about how eating babies is wrong.
John Steele Screwed Up Big Time
Seriously, if he hadn't been in the audience at the time this occurred, people probably wouldn't have connected all this to him, as this scheme seems insane even for him.
We can only hope that the result of that screwup will be disbarment in ALL states and criminal prosecution for perjury and fraud.
This Is Why
This is exactly why it's imperative that the accused not be given a chance to defend themselves. If they can defend themselves, they can exonerate themselves and make the entire ordeal a huge waste of everyone's time and money. Nobody wants a huge waste of time and money, right?
Whither the Trolls?
Nearly 36 hours and not a SINGLE troll post defending this? Either Mike got a (very nice) troll filter or not even the most ardent of trolls entertains the delusion they can spin a justification for this.
Re: Re:
E-books make this very possible (in the future at least). They're already working on developing eye scanners to detect people watching TV, and I have zero doubt this will be immediately used to implement pay-per-viewer business models.
Re:
You're too soft on them. Being/going blind is God's punishment for being filthy thieving pirates that just want everything for free and will never contribute anything to anybody. In many cases God knew how vile they would be before they were born.
Re: You know what this means
"Teku-daato"
Re: Re: Stunning Transparency
Yes... any human institution by definition is composed of humans. Were you merely stating the blindingly obvious, or did you have a point of some kind?
Stunning Transparency
I must admit, I'm downright stunned at the level of transparency being shown here. I was pretty sure all along that the stonewalling had a purpose as already stated: to delay releasing the documents till after the FISA vote passed. But I never imagined they would be so transparent as to release the files IMMEDIATELY after the vote. The only plausible explanation I can come up with is that they're mocking you to your face, Julian. The timing is simply too coincidental (and too big of an admission of guilt) to be mere chance. This is a message: there's nothing you can do to them even when they make no attempt to hide their misdeeds.
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re:
"I don't want people in my house to infringe for more than one reason. The fact that the damages are so steep is why I'm especially careful to warn house-guests not to do it (my kids already know better). If there were only the wrongness of it, without more, I wouldn't be so adamant that house-guests not infringe on my wifi. So no, it's not a lie. The damages are a deterrent for me. I personally am proof that your theory of absolutely no deterrent effect ever is wrong."
I have but a single, very simple question for you: does there exist a single person in the US that will choose to not pirate something that they would have pirated had Thomas only gotten a $111k fine? How about a $55k fine? A $27k fine?
And if you're feeling generous, here's a second question: does there exist one single person who will pirate something today because Thomas did not get a $444k fine? $888k? How about $1.8 m?
Re:
It's coincidence. Note how the cuts came from their legal budgets and salaries. Their lobbying budgets have not changed.
Not the First Time
This isn't the first time they've had the meeting with public interest people during lunch, and the outcome will probably be exactly the same: all the negotiators sit together to eat so nobody from the public can talk to anybody with power. I couldn't hazard a guess whether this is a case of malice or incompetence; in TPP et al there's more than enough of both to go around.
Re:
Aren't you asking the wrong question? Rather, why is there a trial? Just chop off his hands and be done with it. No need to inconvenience lawyers, judges, or members of the public.
Seriously. How whiny do you have to be to demand things like a trial, evidence, or a verdict?
Re: What was he doing.
I think an appropriate response to this would be to find out the cop's identity and make him an unofficial living city monument so that people will photo/video him all day long.
Re:
You said it. Now all we need to do is dispose of that pesky legislature and the government will be perfect!
A Helpful Reference
How to distinguish an anti-piracy crusader from a member of the general public:
Anti-piracy crusader:
- Rails about how important copyright is and how evil copyright infringers are
- Has no respect for copyright
General public:
- Has no respect for copyright
I hope that helps.
Re: Sounds like...
They just have to make absolutely sure that there's no kind of brand marking on the bomb, in case it gets found.
Re: Remember Sam I am
Well, you have to give credit where it's due. Contrary to what everyone else thought at the time, the people really did turn out to be in control, and did what's best for them.
Reason Goes Where?
How does this even make sense at this point? He's basically destroyed his public image, credibility, and possibly legal career, he'll be a laughing stock and target of internet and possibly real-life hate for for years to come, and even his friends and coworkers are stumped by his temper tantrum. What does he have left that could possibly be more important than the revenge he's sacrificed everything to obtain?