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Do you really think that any SOPA supporter is going to say they want to stifle innovation in favor of more litigation? "There are PLENTY of senators and other
by yangez 15y ago
Do you really think that any SOPA supporter is going to say they want to stifle innovation in favor of more litigation?
"There are PLENTY of senators and other opinion leaders who would nod at these points"
This is exactly what I'm saying. While WE know what Wyden intended, the fact that he stated them in the form of vague feel-good platitudes means that it's no different than if he were to just simply say "Be careful with SOPA," which is unhelpful.
In contrast, Zoe Lofgren's early statement that SOPA would be the "end of the internet as we know it" was an admirably bold statement that promoted discussion and rallied opposition.
"I think you... have a poor understanding of how deep the divide is on this issue."
The divide is over whether SOPA is beneficial for the country, not whether innovation or litigation is better. You think congressmen who support SOPA are actually trying to maliciously stifle innovation and suppress rights? I don't know if I'm the cynical one here!
- sp332 15y agoDo you really think that any SOPA supporter is going to say they want to stifle innovation in favor of more litigation? Well yes, although they wouldn't use those words. They would say something about "defending artists' right to control their music." As you can see, this is completely equivalent to supporting increased litigation at the expense of innovation.
- Confusion 15y agoThey would simultaneously say they also 'promote innovation over litigation'. When pointed at the contradiction, they'll see no generalization will ever cover every case. Soundbite dismissed. And they are right, because Wyden also prefers litigation over innovation in some cases. Almost everyone prefers that, in specific cases. That's why it's a completely safe opinion to state.