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Nice sight, Ton! In additon to great pictures and useful descriptions, you can also get a load of colorful words that really embellish upon the pictures, making them more three-dimensional. A fine pick.
<small>[ 03-29-2002, 09:43 PM: Message edited by: Half-Man ]</small>
Here’s a link for the pro-active dissenter:
http://www.eff.org/alerts/20020322_eff_cbdtpa_alert.html
My apologies to those who are offended.
However, I cannot and will not support legislation that is class-based in origin and punishing for consumers who own works of art and are forced to rebuy them over time as the medium for containing these works wears out. Certainly, abusers of reproduction technology made the CBTPA get more press coverage. I am not buying that they are the sole reason for its existence. Myriad reasons not covered in this link or the various news enclaves supporting the bill exist.The individual concerned with what movies and T.V. shows can be taped for viewing at other times than their broadcast might be curious to see how this bill is handled also.
<small>[ 03-28-2002, 06:50 PM: Message edited by: Half-Man ]</small>
Rosa,
I saw in either this month’s or last month’s Rolling stone that Don Henley and Alanis Morrisette have been fighting another related "bill", I think.This one talks about how a previous law that gave copyright ownership back to an artist after a time should be modified so that a label will end up with permanent ownership and say-so over creative use of said material. I forget the specifics, but that is the general idea. Running Henley and "copyright" through an engine will probably pull it up on line.
Glad you mentioned this. It goes right in line with the other SSSCA crap, privacy for sale and artistry transported to and from the bordello.
Malc,
Article I, Section 8 allows Congress "power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several States and with the Indian tribes."
This boils down to interstate commerce, which, since the time John Marshall was Chief Justice in the late 1700’s to early 1800’s, has been the responsiblity of Congress to enforce.
Usage of this Article, in accordance with the First Amendment regarding free speech. appears to be the main issue to resolve. Maybe more facets of our legislative backbone will need an adjustment. I would need to do more research to see.
I certainly see your point, Jaron. I am sure many people out there are using Mp3’s for nothing more than a way to avoid paying for the work of an artist who they so righteously claim to like.
However, the concern has become an oroborus, or the snake that eats its own tail. To deal with the mass of Mp3 downloaders, the interest groups of note have taken broad-based measures that punish all read again all consumers. I will not be repetitive in listing those measures. We have enough threads that give the specifics.
I will only mention the most obvious affect measure: increasing costs for the cd’s we continue to buy.I find that the loss the industry suffered in the Patriot bill fiasco sets a precedent of hope. If every single person who could be informed of the proceedings would write one lousy letter to their congressman and appropriate level Cabinet department, this issue could get the media influence it needs to turn the industry itself into that tail eating snake when it had to explain itself before the nation’s eyes and ears.
It seems what we are lacking the most to make it happen is unity,education and willingness to act. God bless the Mattman for keeping one eye open and an ear to the wind.
Again, what I am offering is a chance for us to use all of our resources collectively to let each and every congressman and executive office know we are on the same page. How do we do this?
1) Write those letters. Then we each exchange them with each other until we each have several or hopefully, a stack. Mail them to local state and federal government. Since we have Amendments in the Constitution that gives the states certain powers, they too should be informed of these matters, as they mostly each set individual sales taxes and regulate intrastate commerce. If some local labels draw most of their income in the metropolitan area they exist in, certainly they will be interested in any local shifts in sales tax or even something as far-fetched as bond revenues that a dissenting congressman voted for increasing that raises rent for studios. You have to look at unrelated issues and how those events can be used to garner support for the building of networks. Pervasive awareness is key, folks.
2) If the support gets big enough, the chance always exists to get an 800 number to generate polls or questionaires. Certainly, this would be a ways off but, not impossbile to think about.
3) Just believe!!!! If AIDS activists and the Religious Right can keep drawing up funds and participation, we can’t we? Is having your entertainment socially, economically and politically controlled without representation palatable?
I have a "true intention" of freedom and expressing myself artistically. Likewise, I wish to have the right to hear others do the same for appropriate value and without duress.Again, I implore as many people who claim to have interest or be affected by these recent events to step forward and band together. In the event personal preferences take charge and you would like someone else to do the organizing, so be it. I would be happy to just take part and offer my help and resources. I have no hidden agenda to recall, nor does my resume need any padding. Believe it or not, I am just out to do the next right thing.
Tom
<small>[ 03-23-2002, 11:52 PM: Message edited by: Half-Man ]</small>
I appreciate your vigilance as always, Matt.
As we have been shown time and time again, strength in numbers and connections wield the most influence. I advocate going the letter writing gig one better: Let’s form a grass-roots organization!!If we can show that our voice is more than just a few scattered virtuous nags, I think we stand a chance of making a difference that sticks.
Recently, my school has formed a Poli Sci club that is looking at a wide scope of thngs. I would be happy to get this issue brought up, as we plan to be luring in speakers from all levels of government in the coming times. We had Nader last year and Rep. John Lewis from Georgia this year.Please email me and let me know what you think:
Tom
From: "exene " <exene>
Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2002 15:08:48 -0600
Hi everybody,
We’re are back from Austin, TX. Original Sinners played on the
16th at the Red Room and Tower Records during the day. It was fun
and good to see friends that live there. I didn’t get to see many
other bands at SXSW but I caught Mooney Suzuki at Emo’s and that
was fun. The Sinners just played the Troubador in L.A. w/ Rollins
Band and Wayne Kramer. It was a benefit for the West Memphis 3
http://www.wm3.org. If you don’t already know, check that out please.
That’s a horrible story. I wish those boys well but I can’t seem
to wish them out of jail. They need all the support they can get.My new book “A Beer on Every Pageâ€
From The Art of War by Sun Tzu:
"Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the attack."
"One defends when his strength is inadequate; he attacks when it is abundant."
"The experts in defence conceal themselves as under the ninefold earth; those skilled in attack move as from above the ninefold heavens. Thus they are capable both of protecting themselves and of gaining a complete victory."
<small>[ 03-15-2002, 09:22 PM: Message edited by: Half-Man ]</small>
ah yes… to the fold he returns. Welcome back, Sir Clay. Since you mentioned forums, there is a poetry thread that beckons. Yes, I must add my best shining red part to this mix. For now, I will abstain from stirring the embers of the burning totem pole. More fun to come though.
You are my favorite,
Tom
