gizmodo.com — A 2006 report by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office was just released to the general public yesterday, and it contains some interesting governmental observations as to the dangers of digital piracy. The general gist of it is that file sharing supports terrorism and corrupts our children.
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orientisMar 16, 2007
I never knew I was a terrorist, corrupting the innocent and destroying society. Now I have a purpose.
Closed AccountMar 16, 2007
I'm sure terrorists couldn't wait to see the next episode of diggnation, so i sent them the torrent file.
hawker400Mar 16, 2007
Jesus Christ. Next thing you know they're going to come out and say, "If you don't buy 'made in America' products, you are a terrorist." This is getting pretty ridiculous.
astatineMar 16, 2007
File-sharing deprives the film and recording industries of income.The film and recording industries are notable consumers of illegal drugs. Coupled with those industries' immense income and public profile, this means that illegal drugs are given a certain glamour. This is tantamount to advertising.The drug trade funds terrorism.Therefore, file-sharing fights terrorism!
chris9902Mar 16, 2007
All I wanted was the new album, I didn't want to bomb anyone.... or did I? I'm confused
infamousatheistMar 16, 2007
I downloaded Ubuntu as a .torrent. Does this mean I hate freedom?
seafoodgumboMar 16, 2007
"It's 80 pages long and I am far too busy/lazy to read through the entire thing, but it looks like the general gist of it is that file sharing supports terrorism and corrupts our children."I guess it would be too much effort for this guy to make sure that the paper says what he thinks it says. And we're just supposed to take his word that he's right about the report because he's gotten the "general gist of it." If he's going to expect us to believe him, why doesn't he include some quotes from the introduction or something other than just telling us what he thinks it says.Buried as 3rd grade homework. Call me when there's an article out by someone who's read the report and has quotes from it.