What the hell? They're going to just start exploiting schools in order to dump their brainwashing propaganda on young people? Does anyone else think this is completely ridiculous?
Sure, they would be talking about something which is illegal, but that doesn't make this right. The children and parents should have time to discuss things like this and make their own decisions, without being misguided by the people who want to make money.
It sort of reminds me of this "War on Drugs", except the "War on Drugs" is actually more reasonable.
Actually this would only effect really dumb sheep-like teens.
The smarter ones; 1. Will see the $ advantages of downloading stuff. 2. Will question what teachers feed them ("Is it stealing?" or "Is this worse than speeding like everyone does?" or "Don't we have something better to do?") 3. Will just do it for the cash and prizes but not really believe in it. 4. Will just see through corporate crap and start to make fun of it. 5. Will look at the arguments against stealing from the pockets of artists and ask themselves "Does this person look like he/she is hurting?"
What the hell? They're going to just start exploiting schools in order to dump their brainwashing propaganda on young people? Does anyone else think this is completely ridiculous?
Sure, they would be talking about something which is illegal, but that doesn't make this right. The children and parents should have time to discuss things like this and make their own decisions, without being misguided by the people who want to make money.
Actually, they're brainwashing kids into thinking that things which aren't illegal actually are (fair use). Read the article.
Actually, they're brainwashing kids into thinking that things which aren't illegal actually are (fair use).
Yup, and this is why it is so frightening. If all you know about rights is what some corporation tells you, if you don't know what your rights actually are, then do they even exist? Not for you they don't.
Your kids are being fed to corporate interests, who are trying to prevent them from really understanding what rights they have. This here is an actual threat to liberty. When does the bombing campaign start?
This is no longer outrageous. You can try it too if you have the money. The society no longer thinks this is ridiculous, they think it's alright, because the corporation is doing it (technically MPAA is not a corporation, but you get my point). Want to promote genetic engineering and stem cell therapy - fund some biology lessons. Want to oppose genetic engineering and stem cell therapy - fund some biology lessons. All you need is money. And political power (just in case), which can be bought rather cheaply.
What the USA needs is a bunch of revolutionaries (soon to be branded terrorists), who would compensate their lack of money with personal energy and motivation. Kind of another King. EFF is not adequate to the threat, they are too soft. Someone should start a militant wing of EFF, with bombs, assassinations, self-immolations and stuff. This isn't some radical idea - everyone is doing it (IRA, Al Quaeda, etc.) - a front (party, organisation) for legitimate action and a group of fighters.
- Sir, have a look at this comment from "danila". - Oh dear. I see here that he gained three watchlist points just last week. For this we have to give him, hm.. say five additional points. - 75 points, that just tipped him over the scale for manual phone monitoring, sir. Do you really think that is called for? The sampled transcripts from his previous calls and letters... - Now, now, lad. We can't be too careful these days. Before we know it we might have him sitting in a clock tower with a rifle.
Outrageous? No, I think it's funny. I already can see this happening: MPAA/RIAA henchman spends 2 houres trying to brainwash the kids. "Any questions?" he asks. One of the students raises his hand and asks: "What was the URL of that Kazaa-program again?"
Outrageous (Score:3, Insightful)
Sure, they would be talking about something which is illegal, but that doesn't make this right. The children and parents should have time to discuss things like this and make their own decisions, without being misguided by the people who want to make money.
It sort of reminds me of this "War on Drugs", except the "War on Drugs" is actually more reasonable.
Re:Outrageous (Score:5, Interesting)
The smarter ones;
1. Will see the $ advantages of downloading stuff.
2. Will question what teachers feed them ("Is it stealing?" or "Is this worse than speeding like everyone does?" or "Don't we have something better to do?")
3. Will just do it for the cash and prizes but not really believe in it.
4. Will just see through corporate crap and start to make fun of it.
5. Will look at the arguments against stealing from the pockets of artists and ask themselves "Does this person look like he/she is hurting?"
Re:Outrageous (Score:5, Informative)
Actually, they're brainwashing kids into thinking that things which aren't illegal actually are (fair use). Read the article.
Re:Outrageous (Score:5, Insightful)
Yup, and this is why it is so frightening. If all you know about rights is what some corporation tells you, if you don't know what your rights actually are, then do they even exist? Not for you they don't.
Your kids are being fed to corporate interests, who are trying to prevent them from really understanding what rights they have. This here is an actual threat to liberty. When does the bombing campaign start?
Re:Outrageous (Score:5, Insightful)
Re:Outrageous (Score:5, Interesting)
What the USA needs is a bunch of revolutionaries (soon to be branded terrorists), who would compensate their lack of money with personal energy and motivation. Kind of another King. EFF is not adequate to the threat, they are too soft. Someone should start a militant wing of EFF, with bombs, assassinations, self-immolations and stuff. This isn't some radical idea - everyone is doing it (IRA, Al Quaeda, etc.) - a front (party, organisation) for legitimate action and a group of fighters.
Re:Outrageous (Score:5, Insightful)
- Oh dear. I see here that he gained three watchlist points just last week. For this we have to give him, hm.. say five additional points.
- 75 points, that just tipped him over the scale for manual phone monitoring, sir. Do you really think that is called for? The sampled transcripts from his previous calls and letters...
- Now, now, lad. We can't be too careful these days. Before we know it we might have him sitting in a clock tower with a rifle.
Re:Outrageous (Score:4, Funny)