DISQUS

Hans · 1 year ago

yeah, this is f***ing BS (sorry for the harsh words). I don't quite understand how it got to this point. They are already really harsh in Europe with those laws, at least they are reasonable and actually protect copyright owners. But I feel that some companies clearly take it to far and no-one questions them.

Here is an example: I missplaced my cellphone a few days ago. So I pull out my old cellphone and go to get a new SIM card for it. "That will be $40" What? Did I just hear this right, a piece of plastic with a chip in it costs $40. Furthermore, without that chip I can't make any calls and therefor an money to my cellphone company. I called them up and they very well knew that it is BS to pay $40 for the SIM card. So they give me one for free. Here come's the best: it says right on the card: This card is property of Rogers Wireless Partnership? What was a supposed to pay the $40 for? They didn't say it's a fee. No, this was my "buying" the card.

Well, we will all have to start living more on the edge with all those laws that we will accidentally break!

Dave Delaney · 1 year ago

Thanks Hans. I think it's crucial that we tell everyone we know about this.
My blog post includes links for ways you can fight this. I only wish I was
still in Canada to help fight it. I can't believe it will actually be WORSE
than the State's laws.

I also suggest you listen to the most recent episode of Search Engine on CBC
for an interview with Jim Prentice the "mastermind" behind this:
http://www.cbc.ca/searchengine/
Search Engine has been following the story for some time. It is truly an
awesome show too.

They mentioned on Search Engine that there are 60+ thousand already
subscribed to the Facebook Group against the DMCA. I'm not that impressed
with the number, considering Toronto alone has over 1 million users.

Let's get the word out and local MPs called before this actually gets
passed!

Cheers,
Dave