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How about this: running open, transparent, legitimate elections is a compelling state interest. If the SCOTUS can make Constitutional protections go away with "compelling state interest," certainly the same magic wand can make a mere contract go away.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Renx:<BR>I have two words: OH PLEASE.<BR><BR>One thing that no one has apparently not noticed until this point is the group. 501 7th-10th...

If they could pull this off, it would be a major win for the recording industry. If they can make their money without having to sell directly to the public at large, they'll be much better insulated against damage from bad PR.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Anonymous Freak:<BR>Sadly, I do have to agree with the RIAA on this one. If I have counterfeit CDs (or even just burned CD-R copies of commercial CDs,)...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Jacqui:<BR><BR>Before you run and scream in horror.<BR> </div></BLOCKQUOTE><BR><BR>Too late.

I really can't fathom why AT&T would even consider this idea. Even if remotely successful, filtering internet traffic that flows across their network sounds like an extremely expensive proposition...and for what return? How do they expect to profit from taking it upon themselves to do this...

Here's my guess for the next generation of DRM: <BR><BR>They'll store the decryption keys on a remote server and the algorithm will be proprietary and secret. Each disk will contain some sort of serial number in a physical location readable only by stand-alone players. When your player phones...

Is there anyone with the skills to read their code and tell if what they're doing is legit?

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Perhaps if we can think as far out as 'living in a free country'; then the idea of living in a country where the there is 'law'; but one made by the God, and not us pitiful...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Matt Clary:<BR>Recharging an electric car from a hydrocarbon power plant is just stupid. </div></BLOCKQUOTE><BR><BR>I'm not sure that's the case. Isn't...

Just to clarify, I'm just saying that while I acknowledge that most porn does depict women being treated as objects, it <I>need not</I> be the case.<BR><BR>I'm sorry for dragging this discussion so far off topic, but I couldn't let stand DSiglin's flippant comment about pornography being more...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DSiglin:<BR>According to the EU violence is not ok but, as divisionbyzero pointed out, they are more lenient on sexually explicit or suggestive...

<B>Avid Computer User</B><BR><BR>You want to try that again? Maybe using something that looks like standard English this time?

Some concerns, some more valid than others, I'm sure...<BR><BR>1) Incompatible devices. Let's say that your iPod needs N watts and is tuned to pick up radiative energy at 2.3 GHz. Then someone's computer's power supply needs 100N watts and the manufacturer decides to use 2.3 GHz...<BR><BR>2)...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by sword_9mm:<BR>does the government/some other body regulate the sale of R rated movies? if so, apply it to m rated games and close the book...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Zak:<BR>I'm as far from being an expert on this as it gets but IMHO patents shold be also revoked if they don't result in product or service within a...

Yet another failed proprietary medium from Sony. Yet another format war brought about by Sony. Do they have a 100%/decade turnover rate and a policy to burn all internal memos or something?

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Incarnate:<BR>EA doesn't have to listen to anyone. <B>They have no competition</B> </div></BLOCKQUOTE><BR><BR>QFT, emphasis mine.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">I, however, refuse to pay Microsoft any money for this so called "Operating System". Pretty much the only reason I'm still running it is World of Warcraft...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by jdw:<BR><I>Need?</I> I don't understand. How does one <I>need</I> a consumer entertainment device?<BR><BR>Maybe if planetary morale is low enough that...