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Ellipsis
3 Apr 2008, 04:35 PM
http://www.justice.gov/ag/speeches/2008/ag_speech_080328.html


But while we celebrate the positive contributions of technology, we can't forget that there's a dark side to almost every innovation. Every new technology we create can be abused -- whether it's a common identity thief looking for a new way to steal your bank account information, or an international terrorist looking to advance a murderous plot.


Second, counterfeiting and piracy generate huge profits, much of it flowing to organized crime. Criminal syndicates, and in some cases even terrorist groups, view IP crime as a lucrative business, and see it as a low-risk way to fund other activities.

Ha! See I told you! You pirates support terrorism! You are evil and deserve the death sentence![/sarcasm]

http://blogs.computerworld.com/feds_lie_about_link_between_software_piracy_and_terrorism

I really have no idea what software pirates have to do with distributing fake AIDS medicine...I don't think that falls under IP law more like fraud. Now in response please go find something good to pirate off piratebay.

firch
3 Apr 2008, 06:19 PM
The Anarchist's Cookbook seems appropriate, somehow.

Rhu
3 Apr 2008, 06:24 PM
I value this thread in providing context and pretext for posting this (http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20080331-sony-bmgs-hypocrisy-company-busted-for-using-warez.html) link.

Architectonic
6 Apr 2008, 07:19 AM
I value this thread in providing context and pretext for posting this (http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20080331-sony-bmgs-hypocrisy-company-busted-for-using-warez.html) link.

But everyone already knew that Sony was a terrorist organization.

V Profane
6 Apr 2008, 07:24 AM
http://www.trustedreviews.com/networking/news/2008/04/06/TalkTalk-Slams-ISP-Policing-Proposal/p1

lol wut?

sandwich
6 Apr 2008, 07:48 AM
This just in: software piracy causes cancer and global warming!

V Profane
6 Apr 2008, 07:57 AM
This just in: software piracy causes cancer and global warming!

Oh shi-

demagogic_schizoid
7 Apr 2008, 02:13 AM
every government in the world also supports terrorism, what's your point? anyone who pays taxes is a terrorist?

pcipronet
7 Apr 2008, 04:29 AM
Since all that leeching was free, how did they profit... oh wait; some newbies must have clicked on their google/banner ads.

Ellipsis
7 Apr 2008, 04:48 PM
The president is a pirate:
http://fro.gg/2008/04/06/president-of-the-united-states-of-america-is-a-dirty-stinking-music-pirate/

hmmm...I guess that anti-piracy legislation might not go through...unless the president considers himself above the law.

(I am not sure how accurate it is about not being able to get the Beatles off itunes or etc. but still if it was true it would be very funny)

silady79
7 Apr 2008, 04:54 PM
This just in: software piracy causes cancer and global warming!

I'm screwed then. How long does it take to take effect. I'm a gonner. Not that it'll stop me.

Architectonic
8 Apr 2008, 09:09 AM
Speaking of above the law,

http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,23495991-5006301,00.html

The police in my town were caught using work PCs to copy DVDs. :theclap: