Comments | mariole: SOPA, PIPA, censorship panel

mariole

SOPA, PIPA, censorship panel

Oct 17, 2012 07:58

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rabidsamfan October 18 2012, 02:10:14 UTC

Are you on EFF's mailing list? Because they're a great source of ideas on that topic ( ... )

mariole October 18 2012, 04:06:03 UTC

Ah, gorgeous links. I shall feast myself.

No, I'm not on any mailing lists. I've followed the arguments with interest on LJ, but haven't had to form coherent thoughts until... 2 days from now.

> It's about protecting a fading business model that gouges Americans pricewise

This is completely my prejudice in the matter, I'm sorry to say. Businesses always fight new technology or consumer rights. The pittance that goes to the artist is not the motivation behind these laws. It's like Disney going after the janitor who drew Disney figures on the wall to entertain the kids, and was taken to court. Just greedy lunacy, that isn't even self-serving, because they kill their potential markets.

Whoops, sermonizing. I shall read and wallow. Thanks so very much!

elasg October 18 2012, 02:19:40 UTC

No opinion? Surely you jest! ;) I've posted about those and ACTA that just got passed in Japan a couple of times and the response here has been interested but no frenzy ( ... )

mariole October 18 2012, 04:02:31 UTC

Thanks for the lovely, detailed reply. You've captured my feelings very well-- I think "fan" works actually generate revenue. I know if it weren't for tips from other fans, I wouldn't have become hooked on certain series and absolutely "need" to buy a book or DVD. To me, the Internet is today's radio or library. Yes, you can get the product for free. If you love it, you buy it and go nuts to find more.

Thanks for weighing in.

elasg October 18 2012, 09:43:11 UTC

Great minds, eh? ;) Nice to see you again.