Some people have asked me why I keep saying “the copyright monopoly” instead of just “copyright”. Isn’t this just cheap rhetoric?, they ask. It…
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9/11 – A Legacy to be Proud Of?
On this, the 10th anniversary of 9/11 it would behoove us all to look at the last decade, not through the eyes of emotional…
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Today is the anniversary of 9/11 as many of you already know, and I felt that it was important that I cover the side of the…
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On Panel in Wroclaw, Poland
Yesterday, I was in a panel on the European Culture Congress here in Wroclaw, Poland. The title was Wikianarchy, and the topic — as…
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Practical Tips For Piratenpartei Berlin
With today’s poll coming in at 6.5% for Piratenpartei Berlin and just nine days until the election, every prediction from a month ago has…
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Lessons On The Copyright Monopoly From Greek Mythology
As Prometheus brought man the gift of fire in Greek mythology, carrying it down Mount Olympus on a large fennel stalk against Zeus’ will,…
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Dear Mom, I am not a terrorist
I have never had a great relationship with my father because when it comes to politics… he wants to nuke the middle east and…
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Cable Reveals Extent Of Lapdoggery From Swedish Govt On Copyright Monopoly
Among the treasure troves of recently released WikiLeaks cables, we find one whose significance has bypassed Swedish media. In short: every law proposal, every…
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Starting Today, Copyright Industry Demands Tax For Your Vacation Photos
The copyright industry never seems to have had enough. Starting today in Sweden, they demand a private tax for external hard drives and USB…
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Horrific: Two Years, Heavy Fine For 60-Year-Old Music File Sharer
Today, the verdict was announced in the case of Uppsala, Sweden, where a 60-year-old had shared 2,880 music tracks on a DirectConnect hub. The…
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