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I'm a US national these days, but I'm speaking more generally here. I donate to the EFF and I've donated to OpenMedia.ca as well in response to the other commen

I'm a US national these days, but I'm speaking more generally here. I donate to the EFF and I've donated to OpenMedia.ca as well in response to the other comment and while I'm aware that every bit helps help I'm concerned it's not enough, and that these organizations aren't focused enough on fighting the evils of IP law. I guess I'm saying I'm increasingly sure that this is the hill I want to die on. I want to do more than just donate. I want to get something done. I am ready to let this issue live constantly in my head as more than something that makes me mad. I want to fix it. This needs to change. The narrative needs to change. P.S. Louis Rossman's campaign for the Right to Repair is probably a good place to toss some money. P.P.S. To be clear I don't think we should abolish IP law entirely, just turn down the volume like 70%.

boomboomsubban 5y ago
I would still suggest the Green Party then. Neither of the major parties will try to change this unless we make it clear that we won't vote for them until their position on these issues change. Other options, scream at the void, or get rich enough to try and force Supreme Court cases.
boomboomsubban 5y ago
>P.S. Louis Rossman's campaign for the Right to Repair is probably a good place to toss some money. Late P.S. This[1] demonstrates my point on backing such campaigns. The major parties applauded the Right to Repair's arguments, and then voted down the law as there were "too many questions." A campaign alone won't be enough to sway them. https://www.vice.com/en/article/wx8w7b/colorado-denied-its-citizens-the-right-to-repair-after-riveting-testimony https://www.vice.com/en/article/wx8w7b/colorado-denied-its-c...
- ekianjo 5y ago
  The proposed law was very badly written no wonder it was voted down. You can check it for yourself its 11 pages instead of reading the biased vice coverage.
  - boomboomsubban 5y ago
    The law itself doesn't feature the legislature's response, which is what I take issue with.

boomboomsubban 5y ago

I would still suggest the Green Party then. Neither of the major parties will try to change this unless we make it clear that we won't vote for them until their position on these issues change. Other options, scream at the void, or get rich enough to try and force Supreme Court cases.

boomboomsubban 5y ago

>P.S. Louis Rossman's campaign for the Right to Repair is probably a good place to toss some money. Late P.S. This[1] demonstrates my point on backing such campaigns. The major parties applauded the Right to Repair's arguments, and then voted down the law as there were "too many questions." A campaign alone won't be enough to sway them. https://www.vice.com/en/article/wx8w7b/colorado-denied-its-citizens-the-right-to-repair-after-riveting-testimony https://www.vice.com/en/article/wx8w7b/colorado-denied-its-c...

ekianjo 5y ago
The proposed law was very badly written no wonder it was voted down. You can check it for yourself its 11 pages instead of reading the biased vice coverage.
- boomboomsubban 5y ago
  The law itself doesn't feature the legislature's response, which is what I take issue with.