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Not to be a cynic, but is this anything new? It seems to me that these are the 'reasons' the MPAA thinks TPB and other torrent sites are (supposed to be) illega
by hobin 14y ago
Not to be a cynic, but is this anything new? It seems to me that these are the 'reasons' the MPAA thinks TPB and other torrent sites are (supposed to be) illegal.
- Natsu 14y agoNot really new at all. You know how geeks try to find technical solutions to laws, like the zero-knowledge pastebin on HN now? MPAA lawyers try to find legal solutions to disruptive technology.
- ktizo 14y agoI wonder if there is a technical solution that circumvents industry lobbying?
- Danieru 14y agoYou cannot solve a cultural or political problem with a technical solution.
- adrianbg 14y agoActually technology is the best way to solve cultural and political problems. The invention of the printing press solved (or contributed to solving) many such problems, like the tyranny of the catholic church. Technology also had a huge role in the Arab spring protests -- Facebook and plain old tv.
- ktizo 14y agoMost of the triggers for massive social change since the agricultural revolution have been new technologies, as while you may have choices, the choices you have are restricted by the tools available to you. So the introduction of a new set of technologies into a culture can massively alter the social dynamics. The washing machine alone, completely transformed the social landscape of the industrialised countries. When all you have is a hammer...
- hobin 14y agoThis is quite obviously untrue. There is no reason to assume that if people need a technical solution for problem X, X can involve house-kitchen-'n-garden solutions but can't involve solutions for cultural or political problems.