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War on Sharing

mercredi 2 novembre 2016 à 01:00

The US government wants to label all sorts of services that don't join in the War on Sharing as "piracy facilitators", using its typical propaganda for the enemy.

The article quotes a statement that uses the confused term "intellectual property" when it clearly refers to copyright and only copyright. That's like saying "New England law" in an article about a law adopted only in New Hampshire or only in Vermont — a bogus and misleading generalization from one state to several that are quite different from each other. "Intellectual property" is a bogus and misleading generalization from one law to several dissimilar laws.

That term spreads confusion every time it is used, so no one should ever use it. Even when it is mentioned in a quotation or a name, we should warn people that it misrepresents reality.

Protonmail disappears from Google search results

mercredi 2 novembre 2016 à 01:00

Protonmail mysteriously disappeared from Google search results.

Kuwait drops mandatory DNA database

mercredi 2 novembre 2016 à 01:00

Public opposition convinced Kuwait to drop its plan to take DNA from all residents and visitors.

"Right To Be Forgotten" delistings

mercredi 2 novembre 2016 à 01:00

Why Wikipedia Is Worried About Global 'Right To Be Forgotten' Delistings.

CETA

mercredi 2 novembre 2016 à 01:00

CETA faces legal challenges in Europe and in Canada.