If I were Google, I would show some sympathy, and go to the privacy advocates, with the intention of solving their problem. I would tell them, that we would happily host their website, if they put an ad for Google on their homepage.
What was the methodology that they used to obtain these ip numbers? How do we know that these numbers belong to hollywood? Is this an actual list of movie studio ip numbers, or one that we only think that belongs to the movie studios?
The real question is, if an app is installed on your machine, and the creator of the app is crazy enough to do this... how, as a user do you know that the app is really gone? And the answer is... hire a $12,000 consultant to scan your phone and make certain. There's really no other way to know. I would use the word "bogus" with care.
I HATE working with MLS services and RETS systems. They suck so bad. Interfacing with them is pure hell. Working with the people that manage them is worse.
The perfect fried egg is cooked over high heat in a small pool of olive oil, in a small pan, on an electric stove. I know this because I have developed this technique and filed a patent that covers all cooking of eggs for the next 20 or so years.
I always get a chuckle out of the Obama's America people. As a Libertarian, I can correctly define what a Liberal, or a Conservative is. Being neither, I have this flexibility. I also know people wearing tinfoil hats when I see them.
What gets me about that particular group is that they can't correctly define what a Liberal is, nor can they define what a Conservative is, or where they fall into the spectrum of political dogma. That should be a big red flag for anyone considering taking them seriously.
Look, I think it's fairly evident by the news channels that you just can't form a startup anymore, without certain kinds of serious asset protection place, and not be sued out of existence by the parasites of modern society.
And yet, it really seems that absolutely nobody is taking asset protection, and complex legal entity structures into consideration when they're betting their entire life savings on the innovations that keep society moving.
This is almost as appalling as the behavior of the patent trolls to begin with. Think people. Why do patent trolls go after small to mid sized businesses? Because it's easy, they don't get much of a fight, and it's rare to see them set up from day one in a way that they're protected from harm.
There are anomalies in US and international law that the super rich have been using for generations to protect their wealth. There are several tricks that are unique to the US that if implemented, would virtually guarantee that you would never be sued by any patent troll in their right mind (and that there's no way they would ever be able to collect when and if they ever win).
Why aren't technologists thinking of these things? The law is not going to change. Last time we thought it would change, it got worse. Nobody is looking out for small businesses at all, despite the election year rhetoric to the contrary. It's time that all technology entrepreneurs woke up and got with the fucking times.
None of this is rocket science. All you need is a basic understanding of business entities, and a lawyer whose willing to do what needs to be done (most will, if you ask nicely). You just have to know ahead of time what you need, and be willing to go the extra mile to ensure the survival of your business.
You know, people would be up in arms if they found that the guy in charge of nuclear security knew nothing about nuclear power plants or bombs. This is just as important. You would swear this article belonged on the onion.
It's like I said on Slashdot. There are ways to build corporate entities that shield you from this kind of nonsense. Or, at the very least, make it a lot more difficult and expensive to do. People like this are going after the cheap score. The minute you introduce a Holding Company/Trading Company/Operating Company structure into it, they give up. And well they should. Do it properly, and it'll be ten years before they even get your name.
What if you took the idea one step further, and declare Facebook it's own country? It would be an interesting precedent, and I think it would change the way governments look at Facebook. Imagine, a Facebook, a full on country, with a seat and the UN and everything.
Is it wrong to ask who the Justice Department is accountable to? I like Obama, in general, but his Justice Department has been a damn joke. There's this, the hip hop blog, the gun running thing, and the fact that the DOJ is now responsible for more terrorist plots than actual terrorists. Are the lights even on in the office of whoever it is that is supposed to be in charge?
I agree with you. But Portugal is an awful example. They were hit hard by the Europian debt problem. Their economy is in such bad shape, that they've lost pretty much their entire under 40 population to Brazil and other countries. And while drug use fell, so did consumption of everything else.
It may look like a mild mannered stylus, but it turns into a bluetooth phone when your phone is docked in your tablet, which is docked in your laptop. Seriously. It's cool.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rrh_EwFaZ7I
Seems like the FBI is bored, does not have enough to do with their time, which can only mean that they need to be downsized. It's sad when they're the biggest source of terrorist plots in America.
The old government argument of efficiency being inherently evil because people spend less money, which is irreplaceable. Well, how about the old idea that less money for the government to waste not getting with the times is a good thing? Should mean lower taxes and more services. I fail to see the downside.
If I were Google, I would show some sympathy, and go to the privacy advocates, with the intention of solving their problem. I would tell them, that we would happily host their website, if they put an ad for Google on their homepage.
Isn't this coming from the same man that said "the internet is over?" I don't think anything he says at this point can be taken seriously.
And here I thought you were going to say "They can give ice-cream to puppies." My bad.
Hate to ask an obvious question, but...
What was the methodology that they used to obtain these ip numbers? How do we know that these numbers belong to hollywood? Is this an actual list of movie studio ip numbers, or one that we only think that belongs to the movie studios?
Depends...
The real question is, if an app is installed on your machine, and the creator of the app is crazy enough to do this... how, as a user do you know that the app is really gone? And the answer is... hire a $12,000 consultant to scan your phone and make certain. There's really no other way to know. I would use the word "bogus" with care.
I HATE working with MLS services and RETS systems. They suck so bad. Interfacing with them is pure hell. Working with the people that manage them is worse.
Or...
Set your company up in such a way that nobody in their right mind would even think about suing you. Then you can be as open as you like.
The perfect fried egg is cooked over high heat in a small pool of olive oil, in a small pan, on an electric stove. I know this because I have developed this technique and filed a patent that covers all cooking of eggs for the next 20 or so years.
Next time around, they're going to attempt another 100 year extension. This can't stand.
I always get a chuckle out of the Obama's America people. As a Libertarian, I can correctly define what a Liberal, or a Conservative is. Being neither, I have this flexibility. I also know people wearing tinfoil hats when I see them.
What gets me about that particular group is that they can't correctly define what a Liberal is, nor can they define what a Conservative is, or where they fall into the spectrum of political dogma. That should be a big red flag for anyone considering taking them seriously.
There's no excuse for this.
Look, I think it's fairly evident by the news channels that you just can't form a startup anymore, without certain kinds of serious asset protection place, and not be sued out of existence by the parasites of modern society.
And yet, it really seems that absolutely nobody is taking asset protection, and complex legal entity structures into consideration when they're betting their entire life savings on the innovations that keep society moving.
This is almost as appalling as the behavior of the patent trolls to begin with. Think people. Why do patent trolls go after small to mid sized businesses? Because it's easy, they don't get much of a fight, and it's rare to see them set up from day one in a way that they're protected from harm.
There are anomalies in US and international law that the super rich have been using for generations to protect their wealth. There are several tricks that are unique to the US that if implemented, would virtually guarantee that you would never be sued by any patent troll in their right mind (and that there's no way they would ever be able to collect when and if they ever win).
Why aren't technologists thinking of these things? The law is not going to change. Last time we thought it would change, it got worse. Nobody is looking out for small businesses at all, despite the election year rhetoric to the contrary. It's time that all technology entrepreneurs woke up and got with the fucking times.
None of this is rocket science. All you need is a basic understanding of business entities, and a lawyer whose willing to do what needs to be done (most will, if you ask nicely). You just have to know ahead of time what you need, and be willing to go the extra mile to ensure the survival of your business.
Sorry for the rant, but at least it's on topic.
Wow....
You know, people would be up in arms if they found that the guy in charge of nuclear security knew nothing about nuclear power plants or bombs. This is just as important. You would swear this article belonged on the onion.
There are ways around it.
It's like I said on Slashdot. There are ways to build corporate entities that shield you from this kind of nonsense. Or, at the very least, make it a lot more difficult and expensive to do. People like this are going after the cheap score. The minute you introduce a Holding Company/Trading Company/Operating Company structure into it, they give up. And well they should. Do it properly, and it'll be ten years before they even get your name.
Actually...
What if you took the idea one step further, and declare Facebook it's own country? It would be an interesting precedent, and I think it would change the way governments look at Facebook. Imagine, a Facebook, a full on country, with a seat and the UN and everything.
Accountability?
Is it wrong to ask who the Justice Department is accountable to? I like Obama, in general, but his Justice Department has been a damn joke. There's this, the hip hop blog, the gun running thing, and the fact that the DOJ is now responsible for more terrorist plots than actual terrorists. Are the lights even on in the office of whoever it is that is supposed to be in charge?
We're thrilled actually.
Really looking forward to my free Nexus 7 tablet.
Re: Re: Re: Yer kidding right?
I agree with you. But Portugal is an awful example. They were hit hard by the Europian debt problem. Their economy is in such bad shape, that they've lost pretty much their entire under 40 population to Brazil and other countries. And while drug use fell, so did consumption of everything else.
But don't forget the stylus that comes with the Asus Pad Phone
It may look like a mild mannered stylus, but it turns into a bluetooth phone when your phone is docked in your tablet, which is docked in your laptop. Seriously. It's cool.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rrh_EwFaZ7I
Quick thought
Seems like the FBI is bored, does not have enough to do with their time, which can only mean that they need to be downsized. It's sad when they're the biggest source of terrorist plots in America.
Re: Re: Perfect Crowdsource Opportunity
The old government argument of efficiency being inherently evil because people spend less money, which is irreplaceable. Well, how about the old idea that less money for the government to waste not getting with the times is a good thing? Should mean lower taxes and more services. I fail to see the downside.