RIAA: Move copyright filtering from ISPs to users’ PCs

Internet filtering suffers from a fatal flaw: it can't filter what it can't understand. If P2P protocols adopt encryption, filtering will lose much of its effectiveness, and the RIAA boss knows it. His solution? Move the filter onto your PC. We still find this attitude unacceptable.

Arguably content providers agree filters should be in place and yes all the way down to the users unit (modem). Following the idealism of this, when does advertisment cross the line. Having control of what is deemed acceptable content challenges the fundamental concept of an Open Neutral Internet. This type of monitoring applied to users' without their acceptance[hence "homeland security"], or the possible idea without it, content will be blocked, should signal the people need to wake-up. But since most don't want the burden of "responsibility" they just cave into what they are told is for their own good. RIAA has the position of protecting copyrights, we agree. But not at the expense of treating all users' as incapable of being responsible. I'll agree to filtering for copyrights, but not until you also allow me control of "Unwanted" ads. And that includes my cell/Smart Phone.


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European Court Decides FileSharing is a Civil offense.

File-sharers were given a huge legal boost today, European Court of Justice declared that EU law does not allow ISP providers be forced to reveal the personal details of people accused of file sharing. Now the question is will someone follow this lead here in the US. Or will the RIAA open up its wallet an just pay for the info.

We still have not seen any results from Oregon an the tactics(RIAA) used on college students. Which the State's Attorney General called into question....



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Who is partner with Who here?

AT&T ready to become Internet cop by ZDNet's Richard Koman -- So Comcast says it is not blocking but slowing certain kinds of traffic in order to preserve the viability of its network. As a cable provider, Comcast is much better able to offer downstream bandwidth than upstream, therefore mostly what it blocks is upstream peer-to-peer traffic, primarily BitTorrent. Even if you accept the argument that Comcast [...]

Support - Stamp out Piracy

Disc Duplication and Piracy - you'll notice the banner link we posted on our front page today, Stamp out Piracy. We support the awareness campaign headed by this new site. Piracy is something we all must take responsibility for and our business is in the front row, right behind the numerous sites that push the limits until their shut down.

YouTube.com announce they finally are putting up filters to address this. Mainly, too stop people from first posting rouge videos, than also find activity from hot connections that may be the culprit. Even TelCom companies are picking up the pace in monitoring downloads, Halo 3 kept a few busy.

By posting a link to LegalZoom.com people need to realize the first step in protecting your content is Copy Rights, without it all you can do complain. But it helps, when sources like YouTube.com finally start getting serious about addressing the issue or more to the point, start cleaning up their act for other projects down the road. Google is now a target, household name and industry leader that banks on advertisement dollars. An any good publishing business understands the simple facts, don't upset the flow the dollars. In the coming months we will see new innovations around digital downloads, not so much the technology as the actual sources. Sony is working on a Enterprise PS3 for music and Games. Can you picture every company lunch room with an arcade....

With piracy we must include DRM. Sites like Amazon.com have started offering DRM free selections. Granted to the purest quality does come into play, however the issue is "Fair Use". The concept of obtaining multi-licenses for the same purchased item so you can "rip" them to other appliances seems a bit unfair. DRM is just that Digital Rights too control the distribution. Let's be clear, "Fair Use" within a household does "NOT" mean the entire family tree 3 generations deep

We do encourage each of you to visit "Stamp Out Piracy" and show your support. In the long run it will only help all of us. We here will continue our own efforts by insuring clients sign a IPR form. Declaring they are the author of said content. An yes we do keep them on file and have in the past been requested to produce such documentation.

Disc Duplication is more than just making disc's. There is a responsibility.

AVVO.com - need a lawyer for content protection

Disc Duplication has come under fire lately with the
explosion of Pirates an the out-right stealing of content.

The more established providers have taken the next
step by introducing a Intellectual Property Rights (I.P.R.)form.
This basically puts the burden of proof back on the author.
Which begs the question - do I need a lawyer?
If so where/how to look for one?

Sure enough there are numerous sources you can use
in obtaining contacts for such service. But what about
getting some additional information to help you evaluate
who is good or available to address your needs?



Welcome to AVVO.com. From the northwest corner
comes a new service or with hesitation "rating" portal.
Here not only are basic credentials listed but (too the
dismay of many attorneys) the ugly side if any.

Our involvement with a local Bar Association, an noted
blogger Mazyar Hedayat, Esq,


AVVO.com comes to us normal people courtesy of
forward thinking individuals who's success is well
noted: Expedia.com, Classmates Online, Zillow.com,
Netflix, Hotels.com. Making it easier for consumers
to navigate a particular market for services/goods.

Artists generally work with a natural gene: EGO.
Well rest assured folks you have met your match - Lawyers.
The hail storm that started in Seattle has criss-crossed
this country with lighting speed. The concept consumer's
could comment on one's ability which could effect a "rating"
of a fellow peer or more to the point influence you, the
cavalry circled the wagons.

Avvos recent blog postings point out the growth there
site is achieving. Along with the "acceptance" among
users in adding positive comments about there legal
representation. Which runs contrary to held fears which the
legal bloggers have expressed. This revolutionary concept
needs our support.

The commentary attacking AVVO.com bordered
on the concept "consumers don't know any better".
well if that's the case, we should embrace the service.
Regardless, AVVO's team is pressing forward, get
this MARK BRITTON is a lawyer.

Mr Smith didn't go to Washington, he's in Seattle.