Debunking (some) DMCA Myths 425
An anonymous reader writes "C|Net's News.com is running an article under their Perspectives section about some of the myth and hype surrounding the DMCA. The author talks about how the EFF is exaggerating the danger from the DMCA. The author mentions that although "the DMCA is both an egregious law and a brazen power grab by Hollywood, the music industry and software companies", groups like the EFF are not much better, engaging in "fear-mongering" and scare tactics to increase opposition."
Meanwhile... (Score:4, Funny)
Maybe I should become a "journalist" (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Oh sweet lord... (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Oh sweet lord... (Score:5, Funny)
Bite that hook! (Score:3, Funny)
Let's all watch Declan McCullagh try to survive the next round of CNET layoffs by writing an article designed to piss off everyone on both sides of an issue, generating millions of hits for CNET! I wonder who the "anonymous reader" works for *cough*CNET*cough*.
U.S. Missing Advocate - Declan McCullagh (Score:5, Funny)
** MISSING **
Declan McCullagh
ACLU Award: Free Speech [mccullagh.org]
Time Magazine Advocate for: Privacy [pathfinder.com]
Previous Plaintiff: Challenging the Communications Decency Act [mccullagh.org]
Anti-DMCA Efforts: Intervened in the landmark DVD/DeCSS lawsuit asking the court to open proceedings [politechbot.com].
Declan McCullagh was reported missing to the
Incident Type: DMCA Abduction
If you have information regarding the disappearance of this individual, please contact: the
Would McCullagh underwrite DMCA-lawsuit insurance? (Score:3, Funny)
If he's right, such insurance could be profitably provided at an affordable price. Sounds like a great opportunity.
If he DOESN'T want to take that risk, then I don't see why universities, who are less well informed about the situation than he is, would ever want to assume it themselves.
Re:Interesting... (Score:3, Funny)
Actually, I think it would be best if they were to be granted their own axis. Maybe call it 'The Axis of Digital Evil'. Or, how about, 'The Axis of Evil Media Corporations Bent on Controlling All Our Base'. (Y'know, I really don't care as long as they don't try to make sheep wear lipstick - yecch
It's Monday, so are we supposed to hate them today? Or is that on Tuesdays and Thursday? If someone will please clarify, I promise to write it down this time. I have too much trouble remembering the schedule while watching my brand new copy of FotR...