You must have me mistaken for someone else.
Really? Might it be related to the fact that you're using a generic nickname instead of a pseudonym, dumbass?
His final point is discussing how DRM "enables new business models," and he more or less dismisses criticism of DRM as really just being criticism of "bad" DRM (of which there is plenty).
He does not happen to mention any actual benefit "good DRM" offers consumers? That's what I thought.
I was planning to upgrade my computer to be able to play Starcraft 2. I was actually going to buy all 3 parts but now that they decided to ditch LAN play I simply won't buy it. If enough people do the same it *will* hurt the bottom line. If not, I'm still not supporting companys that aren't interested in their customers.
Europe has -- but Europe seems to do that against any successful American tech company eventually, as the European standard for "antitrust" often appears to be "big successful American company" rather than any proof of antitrust behavior.
So it's got nothing to do with the fact that for years and years only Intel powered PCs were for sale at the largest german retailers? Yeah right.
I'm all for freedom to tinker. If it weren't for vb6rocod's modded firmware I never would have bought my Philips DVD standalone (I even wrote a FAQ about it).
And yes, it's totally legitimate to circumvent pointless limitations such as having a puny 8 chars in the filebrowser that somehow seemed acceptable to the Asian chipset manufacturer (Mediatek) and the distributor (clueless Philips).
By stating the obvious (though not to the idustry of course) fact, that the question can't be answered, Mike is simply stressing the fact that kicking people off the Internet WON'T make them buy product.
Heck, data reported here on Techdirt shows that P2P traffic is down 20%, following on judgements like Thomas and against the pirate bay.
Right, they are now all downloading from One-Click-Hosters like Rapidshare with similar speed and no risk of getting their IPs exposed. Well done, industry!
I'm suprised to read that those fansubbers did not find the time to become the "official" subbers. Quality german fansubs of high profiles shows like Lost or Heroes usually are released the same day the capped show hit peer 2 peer networks.
"all2gethernow has not happened yet - so how do you know it is better then Popkomm was?"
Because it's NOT organized by Dieter Gorny who's a total douche bag claiming pirates ruined it and who's also pressuring german politians for a three strikes law.
With product placement so heavy nowadays, it's become a de facto standard that if a product is cognizable from the label or trade dress, STUPID people are going to assume there's an endorsement.
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you don't say (as techflaws.org)
You must have me mistaken for someone else.
Really? Might it be related to the fact that you're using a generic nickname instead of a pseudonym, dumbass?
Then you're a stupid terrorist and the government will catch you (as techflaws.org)
Exagerate much?
Hey moron, stop sharing and read this: The Things He Carried
There is no such thing as good DRM (as techflaws.org)
His final point is discussing how DRM "enables new business models," and he more or less dismisses criticism of DRM as really just being criticism of "bad" DRM (of which there is plenty).
He does not happen to mention any actual benefit "good DRM" offers consumers? That's what I thought.
Re: entitlement society? (as techflaws.org)
I was planning to upgrade my computer to be able to play Starcraft 2. I was actually going to buy all 3 parts but now that they decided to ditch LAN play I simply won't buy it. If enough people do the same it *will* hurt the bottom line. If not, I'm still not supporting companys that aren't interested in their customers.
Europe does it right (as techflaws.org)
Europe has -- but Europe seems to do that against any successful American tech company eventually, as the European standard for "antitrust" often appears to be "big successful American company" rather than any proof of antitrust behavior.
So it's got nothing to do with the fact that for years and years only Intel powered PCs were for sale at the largest german retailers? Yeah right.
Modding rocks! (as techflaws.org)
I'm all for freedom to tinker. If it weren't for vb6rocod's modded firmware I never would have bought my Philips DVD standalone (I even wrote a FAQ about it).
And yes, it's totally legitimate to circumvent pointless limitations such as having a puny 8 chars in the filebrowser that somehow seemed acceptable to the Asian chipset manufacturer (Mediatek) and the distributor (clueless Philips).
Re: Re: Video Shows that MPAA itself contributing to Piracy (as techflaws.org)
IANAL but wouldn't that count for incitement?
Hilarious! (as techflaws.org)
What a bullshit comparison.
By stating the obvious (though not to the idustry of course) fact, that the question can't be answered, Mike is simply stressing the fact that kicking people off the Internet WON'T make them buy product.
P2P (maybe) down, One-Click-Hosters WAY up (as techflaws.org)
Heck, data reported here on Techdirt shows that P2P traffic is down 20%, following on judgements like Thomas and against the pirate bay.
Right, they are now all downloading from One-Click-Hosters like Rapidshare with similar speed and no risk of getting their IPs exposed. Well done, industry!
I've always liked this song (as techflaws.org)
My guess is they chose it with purpose ;)
BTW, it's called "Such Great Hights", check it out.
Re: Mikey is a BS artist (as techflaws.org)
You might wanna change your nick to "stupid dude". Sounds way more fitting.
AC filter anyone? (as techflaws.org)
So when do we get a setting to block out all those puny cowards?
so where is proof of causality? (as techflaws.org)
> Perhaps I overlooked it in the studies cited
Obviously you overlooked a lot:
> none of the studies upon which you constantly rely as
> evidence, demonstrated the absence of a causal
> relationship.
None of those (or any other study for that matter) shows the presence of a causal relationship.
For work reasons? (as techflaws.org)
I'm suprised to read that those fansubbers did not find the time to become the "official" subbers. Quality german fansubs of high profiles shows like Lost or Heroes usually are released the same day the capped show hit peer 2 peer networks.
It's all Security Theater (as techflaws.org)
Simple as that:
http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200811/airport-security
you know what blog you're on? (as techflaws.org)
> Do you realize any point you may be trying to make is
> completely disregarded when you make comments like these?
We do. So why don't you ask people on the blog where those kinda comments actually are posted?
Re: Re: The Difference Between Reporting And Discussion (as techflaws.org)
"BTW, the world's leading evolutionist Richard Dawkins recently admitted that life must have been designed because it is very complex."
Did he now? URL?
Besides, it doesn't add any more validity to the ID suckers claims.
Gorny sucks! (as techflaws.org)
"all2gethernow has not happened yet - so how do you know it is better then Popkomm was?"
Because it's NOT organized by Dieter Gorny who's a total douche bag claiming pirates ruined it and who's also pressuring german politians for a three strikes law.
What damages? (as techflaws.org)
I've already asked this when submitting this story (thanks Mike): what kinda of damages are the studios claiming?
Re: Re: Yeah, and? (as techflaws.org)
Let me correct that to
With product placement so heavy nowadays, it's become a de facto standard that if a product is cognizable from the label or trade dress, STUPID people are going to assume there's an endorsement.