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Author Topic:   SOPA/PIPA and 'Intellectual Property'
Phat
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Message 3 of 303 (649044)
01-20-2012 2:07 AM
Reply to: Message 1 by Jon
01-20-2012 1:58 AM


Sopa on a Ropa
Jon writes:
Supposedly 'piracy' stifles creativity by reducing incentive for artists to create, but this is the same old worn-out argument used when arguing for reducing taxes on people already shitting dollars. I maintain that free access to art, entertainment, research, etc. plays an essential role in spreading and encouraging creativity, and is, furthermore, a fundamental human right.
I fully agree in that Freedom of Speech is fundamental to our culture and censorship protects nobody. If people cant make money on Social media sites, they need to get more creative rather than expecting Uncle Sam to protect their advertisement.

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Phat
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Message 5 of 303 (649046)
01-20-2012 2:11 AM
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01-20-2012 2:09 AM


Re: Sopa on a Ropa
are we protecting freedom of speech or commercial license, though?
if a guy invents a new song and posts it on You Tube, are we protecting his commercial rights or are we protecting his freedom of expression?

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Message 6 of 303 (649047)
01-20-2012 2:27 AM


Questioning The Definitions
Jon writes:
The reported goals of the pending legislation are to protect 'intellectual property' (research, writings, music, productions, etc.).
What no one seems to want to ask, detractors of the legislation included, is whether 'intellectual property' is something that actually needs to be protected, or, indeed, something that even exists at all.
OK, say I sing a song and post it on You Tube. How is that different from singing on a street corner? And were someone to record me on a street corner, would I have any claim against them?
Or say someone took my picture...and I, being a movie star, commanded a sum for the privilege of looking at me. Can they take my picture in public, as the paparazzi do? and if so, how is You Tube or facebook any different than a public place?

  
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