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Between this, the constant nag screen on every European site I go to about "evil cookies," and their relentless attacks on Google and MS, which always results i
by drzaiusapelord 12y ago
Between this, the constant nag screen on every European site I go to about "evil cookies," and their relentless attacks on Google and MS, which always results in a major payout to EU countries... what the hell are they thinking?
We've lost more property rights again. I think the left leaning aspects of the EU are great for welfare benefits and social services, but the way its applied to business practices always seems more than a bit off. I fear this is the slipperly slope here where I own nothing and everything is a "service" somehow. The sad part is this was done, ostensibly, to avoid a VAT discount that paper books enjoy. EU corruption knows no bounds.
- antientropic 12y agoWhy is this "corruption"? Are you alleging that EU officials are running off with the VAT money for private gain?
- drzaiusapelord 12y agoMy suggestion is that their ability to tax EU buyers is limited via paper book exception. Recategorizing them as digital products means more taxation without any ugly legislation issues that would come up in a traditional attempt to raise taxes.
- restalis 12y ago"I own nothing and everything is a «service» somehow" You got it right. You happen to be "serviced" with a knowledge that is owned by someone. For a while already you had to agree on all kinds of EULAs all the time, in which it was required for you to redefine (read "to limit") what you might thought is owned by you. Now you have it in more clear terms. The non-EU space will catch-up soon, don't worry.