The DMCA is being used to silence researchers, computer scientists and critics.
Corporations are using it against the public. Public/College radio stations can no longer afford to webcast.
Group warns of Europe's 'DMCA on steroids'
The groups argue that the proposed IP Enforcement Directive, is a "DMCA on steroids" that would hand broad anti-competitive powers to large foreign companies, limit competition, and erode the traditional rights of consumers to use the products they purchase as they see fit.
Share 'True Crime,' do the time
The MPAA is apparently, suing the pants off of teenagers RIAA-style
isn't good enough, they want to go ahead and throw you in jail. To that
end, their senators will introduce the Artists' Rights and Theft
Prevention Act today; which carries with it a maximum sentence of 3 years
in prison and a $250,000 fine. Here's the best part: you don't have to
infringe on copyright to be found guilty!
