Hi DS
I read the article and to be honest before i got even halfway I was laughing because I could see exactly what the outcome of this article would be – a shit storm of abuse.
My opinion is an apology is not really required from the author because deep down she believes what she is saying and all the ‘I never meant to hurt anybody’ is just window dressing. Anybody who was offended would just see the apology as bullshit excuses anyway.
Yeah I noticed that and was very amused by the comments she recieved as everyone saw right through her!
The important thing is this will make her think before she types in the future which is a valuable lesson.
Which was exactly what I was trying to get out, but obviously was not putting were I was coming from very well LOL!
I will be honest I found her article tactless and uninformed as she was not able to put the reasons why she felt these other activities are ‘better’ so not a lot of sympathy to the battering.
Good nor do I, hence I posted it on here as it was all just ignorant dribble.
She is young and this will have been a valuable lesson in step up or stfu situations.
Still time for her to wake up and smell the coffee then!
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Dull argument bit:
As for the whole SOPA argument it is a bit redundant with regards to this thread.
American (and European Counterparts) want to use SOPA as a means to increase revenue and control of a product distribution – via the argument of copyright and abuse of it.
Those opposing SOPA are using the issue of censorship (under the Bill of Rights) to combat this attack on a personal freedom to express themself.
Do you see the difference here? One ie about money the other is about perceived freedom of choice.
SOPA enthusiasts don’t give a damn what people think or what their opinions are it is about MONEY not censorship or freedom of the internet – simply about them thinking we are losing X amount to piracy.
The censorship battle is merely a tool to oppose this.
So by stating that somebody should be banned from using the internet for being stupid is not a direct indication that they would support SOPA – as already discussed SOPA does not give a shit what you, me, or the world thinks as our opinions don’t count (excepting shareholders maybe).
Thanks for that part as in no way do I support that SOPA crap, I have already lost a few of my favourite websites due to that crap. And anyway spidey just likes spouting off and knows bugger all about what I support or don’t so his bitching is null and void!
All of that said I am not personally in favour of SOPA – purely based on the fact it will be used as yet another way of price fixing and/or a new taxation to maximise profits – not because I might no longer be able to dance naked on youtube shaking my fat arse to some tinny tech-pop music without paying. :p
Its not just that SOPA is yet another money making scheme that I hate it, its the fact I can no longer watch the programs that are aired in the USA and not in the UK.
Take care
Matthew
