“True. And the remedy is the same as 200 years ago. Sue the infringer, win in court, and then take action. Or, purchase a clue, and figure out how to protect IP.
It’s a civil matter. Making a civil matter a criminal matter is overstepping.”
Well said. Bottom line-we don’t need any more laws governing the internet. There are already means in place to go after pirates. It’s Hollywood’s job to make use of them.
On the debate tonight, I’m glad 3 of 4 candidates unequivocally oppose SOPA/PIPA, but Santorum’s answer concerns me. He seemed to be saying that this particular legislation was wrong, but that something needed to be done. It seems to me Santorum does not have a good understanding of how the internet works, which is unfortunate.
He doesn't understand that freedom comes with responsibility. Media needs to go after the infringers and sue them. I would, if my IP was being stolen.
Then, after winning in court, in a legitimate adversarial contest, take action, and if they can't, then and only then, ask for government help to enforce the court's decree.
But that cuts into the margin, and it's cheaper to pay congresscritters a few bucks to use other people's money to hire storm troopers.
/johnny