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The Supreme Court signaled it may take up a case that could determine whether Internet service providers must terminate users who are accused of copyright infringement.
This is insane. If this was to be ruled in favor of, it could be used to stifle dissent just by saying someone violated copyright. Fucking dangerous shit, and shouldn't even be considered, which is probably why they'll rule that it's totally cool to do.
Especially when you're considering that anyone who has ever shared a meme has engaged in minor copyright violations.
It doesn’t seem in the ISPs interest to pursue, they would just lose customers. Unless they also provide cable/satellite television services.
That’s the beauty of the government. They can shape others’ interests by wielding the power to shut people down and lock them up and fine them.
Should gun manufacturers be liable for user's murders? No? Then fuck off and leave ISPs alone...
Thats not a good comparison, guns are designed to kill (whether good or bad, legal or illegal)
ISPs or internet has quite a lot of other uses than piracy.
Your intent is right, but the example is wrong...
Nah, it's a great example, for exactly the reason you said.
The argument for holding gun manufacturers liable is BETTER than the argument for ISPs, so if it doesn't work for gun manufacturers, it DEFINITELY doesn't work for ISPs.
Is Southwestern Bell liable for what I say on the telephone?
Let's also make the government liable for criminals using the roads.
I’m kind of interested in where criminals are getting this “currency” that enables their dirty black market activities.
Should car manufacturers be liable for drunk drivers, stolen cars, distracted drivers etc?
That's a little different. I think auto manufacturers should have regulations that help protect drivers when they're not driving at their best. Things like seat belts are a simple example.
That's a little regulation, not liability or mandating control of the product's use.
This is a tough one since there is no clear "this side is owners and the other side are just worthless regular citizens we don't give a fuck about." Both sides of this one are owners. SCOTUS must really be in a bind here.
so blurry, in fact, you see comcast on both sides.
Might as well extend this to cell phones. Should providers be liable for everything that's said over those calls?
I honestly don't know what an insane court would rule either way.
Should a swordsmith be responsible if I cut someone?
Are you from Toledo or 1200 BCE?
Both actually
What about, please hear me out, what about gun manufacturers?
How about envelope makers?