DOJ Doesn't Like the Idea of A Copyright Czar

sconeu writes "Seems as if the DOJ is not particularly happy about HR 4729, the 'Copyright Czar' bill. The Deputy AG told Congress that the current structure works quite effectively. 'Panel members also expressed concern over Section 104 of the bill, which would allow a copyright owner to collect statutory damages for each copyrighted work that is stolen. Detractors fear that this provision could result in protracted lawsuits ... Section 104, however, would penalize criminals on a per-song basis, so if someone pirated a motion picture soundtrack that had songs from 12 different artists, the pirate would be charged with 12 separate offenses and be subject to exorbitant fees.'"

Re:firt post

[Anonymous Coward]

This is what happens when 4chan goes down.

With the way this country is going...

[XxtraLarGe]

We're going to end up with a "Czar Czar". Last thing we need is more bureaucrats with dictatorial titles.

Thanks

[nunyadambinness]

The Deputy AG told Congress that the current structure works quite effectively.

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Translation...

[R2.0]

"We dont' want to be the MPAA's bitch; if Congress likes that kind of thing, great for them, but no agent or prosecutor is going to make their career chasing college students and grandmothers. They can do their own dirtywork - we're busy with terrorism and drugs."

Who's Word is Copyright Czar?

[RobBebop]

Who chose the wording "Copyright Czar"? That's akin to asking members of Congress to vote on killing puppies. No, they won't kill the puppies and they won't support a "Czar" of any kind.

Captain Copyright, on the other hand, wearing a cape, a smile, and a costume that says "Don't steal MY music" would go over much better.

Re:With the way this country is going...

[Shikaku]

And then America is Soviet Russia.

Re:Pointless

[sexconker]

I can totally see a bunch of angry nerds at the docks, raiding a shipment of CDs and DVDs fresh from China, and dumping them into the ocean.

Wouldn't it be cool if...

[quickpick]

RI/MPAA: "you can buy our content and it may or may not play in your player, no you can't get a refund if you opened it, no you can't pirate it onto your iPod, no you can't play it in public so close your car window..." Consumer: "Okay...I'm going to go do something else then." RI/MPAA: "You can't do that. You have to buy my stuff. You can buy multiple copies so you can play it on everything you have..." Consumer: "Nah, its okay...I'm kinda having fun bike riding with my kids and hearing the wind blowing and the trees rustling..." RI/MPAA: "We have a CD like that! See? look you can buy this CD and listen to the wind blowing and trees rustling..." Consumer: "No really, its okay. I'm enjoying spending time laughing and talking to friends." RI/MPAA: "well, you can go watch a movie with friends! but you have to buy a copy for each person..." Consumer: "hehe, its okay. We enjoy just talking about how our families are doing, reliving the past, and looking forward to the future." RI/MPAA: "ummm, you sure you don't want to play a video game or something?" Consumer: "Actually we're about to play a game of texas hold'em...you want to play?" RI/MPAA: "Sure! I have it for the 360, PC, PS3..." Consumer: "nah, I'm just screwing with you. Go play with your lawyer buddies, I'm sure they're going to be bored once all my friends get tired of your antics."