Post #1 · Posted at 2008-10-16 04:20:30am 16.7 years ago
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Quote: www.joystiq.com
Backed by the RIAA and MPAA, the PRO-IP Act has drawn criticism for its potential for extreme punishment. In its proposed state, the act could grant the government permission to seize all computers and compatible devices from a home if a single, pirated MP3 was discovered on one of the machines.
I'm screwed.
Post #2 · Posted at 2008-10-16 04:22:43am 16.7 years ago
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is this in the states only?
Post #3 · Posted at 2008-10-16 04:23:32am 16.7 years ago
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Post #4 · Posted at 2008-10-16 04:31:20am 16.7 years ago
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why does the government in the US have to be such a bother? have they ever heard of personal space? first the fact the US can listen to your cell phone's microphone even when it's off, and then this! i know it's illegal to have pirated MP3's to begin with but what is on a PERSON's computer is their PERSONal stuff and with this in act, it can no longer be called a PERSONal Computer
Post #5 · Posted at 2008-10-16 04:32:08am 16.7 years ago
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That's why it's not going to pass.
Post #6 · Posted at 2008-10-16 04:34:08am 16.7 years ago
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it better not! though i don't live in the US I think I can say no body would like the government searching through their files. besides someone will probably invent a computer program to block it anyways
Post #7 · Posted at 2008-10-16 04:37:24am 16.7 years ago
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If they were to search mine, which I doubt they would since I live in a small suburb, then I would take their asses to the Supreme Court.
Post #8 · Posted at 2008-10-16 04:40:11am 16.7 years ago
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i know it's illegal to have pirated MP3's to begin with
And they have done such a find job outlawing this.
My point is it will be next to imposable to enforce this.Post #9 · Posted at 2008-10-16 04:40:27am 16.7 years ago
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Crap, my whole BeatmaniaIIDX soundtrack collection would be in danger if this passes.
To create a discussion:
So rather than invest time and money on other things, they decide to concentrate on pirated mp3s. *facepalm*
This is really ridiculous. And this better not be to save the music industry because there are other ways to do so.
To create a discussion:
So rather than invest time and money on other things, they decide to concentrate on pirated mp3s. *facepalm*
This is really ridiculous. And this better not be to save the music industry because there are other ways to do so.
Post #10 · Posted at 2008-10-16 04:44:49am 16.7 years ago
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Quote: KKiONI
i know it's illegal to have pirated MP3's to begin with
And they have done such a find job outlawing this. My point is it will be next to imposable to enforce this.Post #11 · Posted at 2008-10-16 04:47:25am 16.7 years ago
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Fran Healy from Travis actually thinks piracy isn't a bad thing. Seriously, in his opinion, by downloading the music, it shows that you're a fan of the artist, and you pay the price of the music through word of mouth to others. Of course, he admitted that he did it when he was younger, but go on...
Post #12 · Posted at 2008-10-16 05:02:58am 16.7 years ago
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External HDD GO!
Post #13 · Posted at 2008-10-16 05:12:47am 16.7 years ago
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Men, this bugs me a lot. 
Is Stepmaina illegal now?
Is Stepmaina illegal now?Post #14 · Posted at 2008-10-16 05:13:17am 16.7 years ago
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If this pass, there goes 90% of music on my iPod
Post #15 · Posted at 2008-10-16 05:30:09am 16.7 years ago
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PRO-IP_Act
It's worse than you think.
Quote: From the PRO-IP Act Wiki
On 2008-10-13 President George W. Bush signed the bill into law.
Preliminary punishments involve seizing of pirated copies and the device on which the copies are stored. Hefty fines may also follow.
Preliminary punishments involve seizing of pirated copies and the device on which the copies are stored. Hefty fines may also follow.
It's worse than you think.
Post #16 · Posted at 2008-10-16 05:45:41am 16.7 years ago
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So it's passed. Land of the Free my ass. *Waits for NOV 4th*
Bump: It takes awhile for a law like this to go into effect. by that time, we'll have a new president and he might shoot the law down, so there's hope.
My IP changes every time I get online with the setup I have, so getting me with this law is next to imposable.
*Waits for NOV 4th*Bump: It takes awhile for a law like this to go into effect. by that time, we'll have a new president and he might shoot the law down, so there's hope.
My IP changes every time I get online with the setup I have, so getting me with this law is next to imposable.
Post #17 · Posted at 2008-10-16 05:50:24am 16.7 years ago
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If this pass, there goes 90% of music on my iPod
same here. Seriously though, who DOESN'T have pirated music?
Post #18 · Posted at 2008-10-16 05:50:37am 16.7 years ago
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Quote: Pandemonium X
Bump: It takes awhile for a law like this to go into effect. by that time, we'll have a new president and he might shoot the law down, so there's hope.
VERY doubtful.
Post #19 · Posted at 2008-10-16 05:52:16am 16.7 years ago
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Quote: Xepher2010
If this pass, there goes 90% of music on my iPod
same here. Seriously though, who DOESN'T have pirated music?
Post #20 · Posted at 2008-10-16 05:56:39am 16.7 years ago
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Quote: Pandemonium X
Land of the Free my ass. *Waits for NOV 4th*
QFT & QFE. *Waits for NOV 4th*Ever since that moron Bush entered office, he has done nothing to benefit the lower and middle class. All the s*** he's done was to benefit his rich friends and corporations. If McCain is elected, more than likely I'm packing my bags for Canada. At least they have free health care (correct me if I'm wrong).