David Holmes

SOPA & PIPA Information Tools

SOPA / PIPA Slideshow and Resource Toolkit

I've created a Slidestaxx presentation for information about the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act (PIPA) in the US. Focusing on the current debate, opposing arguments, security and technical concerns, the package offers a resource toolkit for anyone interested in learning about the issues involved. Featuring content from prominent commentators, online awareness campaigns and a range of Internet protest tools. Links to both Acts are included.

Public Domain Donor Sticker

http://reproman.blogspot.com/2009/03/public-domain-donor-sticker.html

Public Domain Donor via kwout

"Why let all of your ideas die with you? Current Copyright law prevents anyone from building upon your creativity for 70 years after your death. Live on in collaboration with others. Make an intellectual property donation. By donating your IP into the public domain you will "promote the progress of science and useful arts" (U.S. Constitution). Ensure that your creativity will live on after you are gone, make a donation today."

This Video Is No Longer Available Due To A Copyright Claim By WMG

Reblogged from iamdanw:

This is what happens when Death Cab For Cutie put a video up on their site and their own record label takes it down with the DMCA

Weapons of Mass iGnorance… pop eats itself to death … when everything is false, nothing is permitted… meet the new bo$$, same as the old bo$$… the world is(n’t) watching… or listening.

Copyright Extension in Sound Recordings Explained

Reblogged from: http://reproman.blogspot.com/2009/01/copyright-extension-in-sound-recordings....

Further info at The Sound Copyright Blog

TARDIS: Back in time - British Record Industry Loses Fight to Extend Copyright

Copyright Crunch Leads to Pirates Prisons Project

Reblogged from: http://biasadjustment.blogspot.com/2009/01/copyright-crunch-leads-to-pirates....

A radical new project designed to punish and reform illegal downloaders of copyrighted music could prove to be a huge money spinner for tech savvy investors. The Pirates Prisons Project aims to capitalize on the current copyright crunch by building 100s of 1000s of new prisons to house the unlimited supply of illegal internet users. If proposed legislation to criminalise billions of music fans goes ahead, the high probability of re-offending represents a once-in-a-lifetime investment opportunity to secure real financial gains for PPP shareholders.

The ingenious shares scheme relies on the music industry's desire for economic dominance. However critics of doom and bust policies believe the music industry's strategy of using a failed business model is enevitably doomed to failure (See links below). Only (prison) time will tell.

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