Comcast does not want public voices heard
February 27, 2008
On Monday, February 25, 2008 the FCC held a public hearing, hosted by the Berkman Center for Internet & Society on the campus of Harvard Law School. It turns out that Comcast was paying people to fill seats in the Ames Courtroom to prevent net neutrality supporters from participating in the dialog.
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A copyright carol (canadian style)
January 8, 2008
Rudy Jahchan does a nice job commenting on proposed amendments to the Canadian Copyright Act in the most recent episode of Galacticast, “A Copyright Carol.” The bill was delayed following growing opposition to what many have argued was a flawed process and accusing lawmakers of only consulting the U.S. and industry lobbyists who want to crackdown on all forms of copyright infringements, without taking into account non-commercial fair use applications. It’s refreshing to see that public outcry can still challenge powerful industry lobbying.
The RIAA thinks you are a criminal
December 11, 2007
Have you ever made a copy of a CD you own onto your computer so you can listen to it in iTunes or your iPod? Well, going after Jammie Thomas
was just the tip of the iceberg, now the RIAA claims that making a copy of a CD you own onto your computer is illegal. This goes too far. A ridiculous, desperate act. Now is the time to stop buying music from any of the record labels that make up the RIAA. There’s plenty of good independent music out there to keep you going while the RIAA sorts out its evil ways.
