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It's awesome how they are trying to enforce laws that don't exist: it half seems like the point is demonizing the Pirate Bay ("sharing couldn't possibly be legi

It's awesome how they are trying to enforce laws that don't exist: it half seems like the point is demonizing the Pirate Bay ("sharing couldn't possibly be legitimate!") Hobbyist 3D printing thus far has only taken off to the extent it has because the designs are available for free and in a format where it is possible to tweak the source. Early programs weren't protected either: the very lack of protection creates a more vibrant user community. It may be that someday 3D printing decides to pivot, that the early adopters aren't needed any more, but the very nature of it may instead imply that such a pivot isn't necessary: the act of creating the printing pattern seems pretty transformative. Besides, we all know the only DRM that works is to never give the consumer the data in the first place. 3D printers sold by Apple will have access to an App store and only properly-approved patterns will run. If Star Wars were realistic, they'd have had Replicators As A Service.

kiloaper 15y ago
I think your comparison isn't valid. You seem to be equating open source with an easy ability to pirate. Look at Thingiverse for example. My friends objects and mine are licensed under Attribution - Share Alike - Creative Commons. That's a valid licence that specifically allows modification and redistribution under certain conditions. That's not the same as "Early programs weren't protected either". >the very lack of protection creates a more vibrant user community Thingiverse has a vibrant community while not allowing copyright and trademark infringement.
jamesbritt 15y ago
It's awesome how they are trying to enforce laws that don't exist I'm impressed by how much creativity they're showing to make it harder to use such an amazing tool. One can only wish they'd show as much enthusiasm for getting these tools into the hands of more people. Like, say, hobbyist scientists. New Scientist seem the very embodiment of "glass half empty."

kiloaper 15y ago

I think your comparison isn't valid. You seem to be equating open source with an easy ability to pirate. Look at Thingiverse for example. My friends objects and mine are licensed under Attribution - Share Alike - Creative Commons. That's a valid licence that specifically allows modification and redistribution under certain conditions. That's not the same as "Early programs weren't protected either". >the very lack of protection creates a more vibrant user community Thingiverse has a vibrant community while not allowing copyright and trademark infringement.

jamesbritt 15y ago

It's awesome how they are trying to enforce laws that don't exist I'm impressed by how much creativity they're showing to make it harder to use such an amazing tool. One can only wish they'd show as much enthusiasm for getting these tools into the hands of more people. Like, say, hobbyist scientists. New Scientist seem the very embodiment of "glass half empty."