[DMCA_Discuss] Forget the computers, hit the TV's?

[tom poe]

On Friday 12 April 2002 13:36, James S. Huggins \(DMCA Discuss\) wrote:
> When I have tried to explain to people that the CBDTPA has a profound
> impact on the ability of society to create the general purpose computer and
> may outlaw the PC as we know it, I've gotten nowhere.
>
> When I explain
> that it will make it illegal to even try to record this week's episode of
> some TV show
> that it will make it illegal to fast forward thru commercials
> that it will make it impossible to compress/copy your CDs onto your laptop
> for your trip
> that it will make it impossible to watch the movie you rent from
> blockbuster more than once
>
> Then their eyes light up, I get their attention and they seem to begin to
> understand.
>
>
> James S. Huggins

Hi:  All excellent examples.  I, for one, will spend the afternoon 
memorizing.  <grin>

I hope we can get this message out to the masses.  
Thanks, 
Tom
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