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  • On the post: Senator Ron Wyden To The Internet: Thank You For Speaking Up… But We're Not Done Yet

    Mr RC ( profile ), 19 Jan, 2012 @ 05:20am

    Ron Wyden for President!

    I'd love to see that!

  • On the post: Why The Government Doesn't Get Technology

    Mr RC ( profile ), 16 Jan, 2012 @ 06:03am

    In the office, yes, but surely outside of the office, they have family (kids and probably grandkids as most of them aren't young). Unless there are Amish congresscritters, I find it incredibly hard to believe that there isn't a home PC/Laptop ...

  • On the post: Cheezburger Sites Join Reddit In January 18th Blackout

    Mr RC ( profile ), 13 Jan, 2012 @ 06:11am

    Google

    What I'd like to see... is Google do the same thing, a blackout with a large link pointing to an informational site on SOPA/PIPA on ALL their pages... (perhaps with a timer so that it doesn't disrupt the web too much) .. essentially giving everyone a taste of what will happen if this comes to pass... and I wouldn't even say just limit it to google.com ... but all google searches (as this bill will affect the world... and perhaps make people pay more attention to what their own gov'ts are doing (I'm sure the Irish Gov't would like some people support vs EMI))

    The same with Youtube just a black page 'This is your world under SOPA/PIPA if allowed to pass' a link to relevant informational site.. and a countdown timer 'Regular service will now be restored' ...

    That WILL get peoples attention.. the congress critters may even get pressure from their own families to drop it... big media will not be able to ignore it... it will be totally in everyones face...

  • On the post: SOPA Debate… Or High School?

    Mr RC ( profile ), 23 Dec, 2011 @ 06:30am

    Ignorance... is this...

    When everything blows up in their face and things go horribly wrong.. they'll be the first ones to try and blame the nerds for not telling them... even though they've pretty much stuck their fingers in their ears and gone 'LALALALALA'

    If SOPA passes, I will be blocking US access to my many sites.. and I'm pretty sure a lot of other sites will follow suit...

  • On the post: Apple May Get To Remove Obvious Features From Android

    Mr RC ( profile ), 22 Dec, 2011 @ 05:45am

    Skype?

    I'm pretty sure Skype was doing this a long time ago... converting text based phone numbers to a clickable links that would open skype and call the person in question...

  • On the post: Publishers Still Trying To Squeeze Money Out Of Lyrics Sites

    Mr RC ( profile ), 11 May, 2010 @ 03:20am

    Re: Re: Re: Lyrics as facts

    http://www.myspace.com/radamhalperin

    Hmm, did you pay the artists that you 'stole' from?

    "Usually I was playing my personal favorite covers from Neil Young, Dylan, Rolling Stones, the Grateful Dead honestly because that put the $$$ into the guitar case, though i do LOVE their songs , and tried to do the great songs by them that were not always their most popular."

    After all, you made money from their work.. they should get a cut... it's only right dont you think?

  • On the post: Publishers Still Trying To Squeeze Money Out Of Lyrics Sites

    Mr RC ( profile ), 11 May, 2010 @ 03:12am

    Re: Re: Re: Re: Re:

    Hmm, did you pay the artists that you 'stole' from?

    "Usually I was playing my personal favorite covers from Neil Young, Dylan, Rolling Stones, the Grateful Dead honestly because that put the $$$ into the guitar case, though i do LOVE their songs , and tried to do the great songs by them that were not always their most popular."

    After all, you made money from their work.. they should get a cut... it's only right dont you think?

  • On the post: Can Oprah Do What Driving-While-Yakking Laws Can't?

    Mr RC ( profile ), 05 May, 2010 @ 12:14am

    easy solution

    Get rid of power steering (except for the elderly/infirm/disabled)!

    Back in the days (oh crap that makes me sound old) before power steering, you NEEDED to keep your hands on the wheel... sure there were other problems back then (drink driving etc) but people were less likely to pull stupid crap because you had to fight with the wheel to do it, it wasn't a trivial one handed swerve to cut in, it generally took 2 hands to make sudden movements/sharp turns..

  • On the post: Duh, Don't Leave A Thumb Drive With Child Porn Plugged Into A Shared Computer

    Mr RC ( profile ), 22 Apr, 2010 @ 05:23am

    Viewing options in explorer

    The guy wouldn't have even needed to open the pictures if the explorer view settings were on 'thumbnails', literally opening the directory that the (or any) images were stored in would have displayed little mini-pics of the contents (including some of the documents if they were .pdfs)..

  • On the post: American Idol Contestants Have To Give Up Their Social Media Presence?

    Mr RC ( profile ), 11 Mar, 2010 @ 12:34am

    Re: Re: erm...

    I didn't think you could contractually sign away your legal (or constitutional rights)..

  • On the post: American Idol Contestants Have To Give Up Their Social Media Presence?

    Mr RC ( profile ), 11 Mar, 2010 @ 12:05am

    erm...

    Not American... Not a lawyer...

    but isn't this a freedom of speech issue?

    They are essentially denying contestants their freedom of speech..

  • On the post: Overwhelming Majority Of EU Parliament Votes Against ACTA

    Mr RC ( profile ), 10 Mar, 2010 @ 06:08am

    WOOOOO!!!

    *does a happy dance in the office*

  • On the post: RIAA CEO Tries To Connect China Google Hack With Google's Attitude Towards Copyright

    Mr RC ( profile ), 26 Feb, 2010 @ 12:13am

    Re: Re: Re: When all you have is a hammer...

    The Aristocrats!

    (there you go, FTFY :) )

  • On the post: Philly City Council Members Want To Sue Facebook And Twitter Over Flash Mob Snowball Fight

    Mr RC ( profile ), 19 Feb, 2010 @ 01:55am

    Re: Re:

    30 BLACKS away?

    *snort*

    Was so funny I couldn't let it go!

  • On the post: And, Of Course, Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Google Over Buzz

    Mr RC ( profile ), 18 Feb, 2010 @ 06:55am

    $$$

    I think this is more of a money grab than anything... It's a total non-event..

    I used buzz the moment it was offered, and the check box is right in front of you about displaying info.. How is it Googles fault that people didn't pay attention? I sure did, nobody got to see my contacts..

    Even if someone has the highest privacy settings on facebook, their 'friends' can be viewed, even if you're not their friend.. hmmm just like the Buzz default... ohnoes!!

  • On the post: Missed Use Case? Google Buzz Reveals Who You Chat With The Most To Everyone

    Mr RC ( profile ), 11 Feb, 2010 @ 12:48am

    I have a buzz account, and when setting up your profile (which it bugs you to do) you can clearly see the check box about whether or not you want to have that info public or private.

    It's public by default, but I don't think it's a bad assumption from google..

  • On the post: Or Will Broadband Competition Look Like…. Google?

    Mr RC ( profile ), 11 Feb, 2010 @ 12:23am

    Re:

    Don't forget to pay your $X to the owners of Star Trek, after all, you did just use their IP ... and there's no such thing as fair use.... remember?

  • On the post: Australian ISP Stops Kicking People Off The Internet Following iiNet Ruling

    Mr RC ( profile ), 10 Feb, 2010 @ 06:54am

    You forgot to invoke Godwins law and mention the Nazi's ... I'm sure it has something to do with them as well...

    "They need to violate your rights, to protect the children.. and stop terrorism and drugs (cause we all know that piracy is addictive!).. and because the money from conterfeit sales help evil geniuses build Haitian earthquake machines and sponsors nuclear research in Iran... not to mention funding for the Nazi campaign.... won't somebody please think of Haitian Nazi Pirate scientists children!"

  • On the post: Let's Face Facts: ACTA Is Called An 'Executive Agreement' To Change The Law With Less Hassle Than A Treaty

    Mr RC ( profile ), 10 Feb, 2010 @ 02:27am

    oh and...

    http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#documentDetail?R=0900006480a7dc9b

  • On the post: Let's Face Facts: ACTA Is Called An 'Executive Agreement' To Change The Law With Less Hassle Than A Treaty

    Mr RC ( profile ), 10 Feb, 2010 @ 02:24am

    Found on Slashdot

    http://www.publicknowledge.org/node/2891

    "Any member of the public is free to file comments. If you believe in the importance of balanced copyright policies, file comments with the USTR and make your voice heard."

    and

    "Comments can be filed electronically via http://www.regulations.gov, docket number USTR-2010-0003. You have to include the term “2010 Special 301 Review” in the “Type Comment and Upload File” field. More information about the Special 301 process is available here. Deadline for filing is February 16 by 5 p.m."

    Get to it... pass it around!

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