LoneWolf Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Come on, we just narrowly avoided one catastrophe with laws on video gaming, and here comes another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xidphel Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Every single time any bill in the U.S. that has had any sort of censorship power over video games has been drafted, it's been shot down so hard every other bill took splash damage. This one will be no different. Can't even enforce it, anyways. This bill will never pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggsnipa Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Well,now I have an excuse to take down my poorly voiced Machinimas... Trust me,they'll recognize how wrong this bill is and get rid of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARWINGCOMMANDER 3987 Posted July 6, 2011 Author Share Posted July 6, 2011 If not, I won't be responsible for my actions. *locks onto Jack Thompson* I've been waiting years for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xortberg Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 If not, I won't be responsible for my actions. *locks onto Jack Thompson* I've been waiting years for this. You are always responsible for your actions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thu'um Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 You are always responsible for your actions. o rly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARWINGCOMMANDER 3987 Posted July 6, 2011 Author Share Posted July 6, 2011 You are always responsible for your actions. I know, I'm just still pissed off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrilwood Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Elite Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I DON'T BELIEVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrilwood Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 You know how it is, if the drugged up witches that live on top of Mount Doom say it's a good idea, they'll do it. And it's all you guy's fault you know. If you didn't want this bill you shouldn't have voted for Obama 2 years ago. Foresight people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Elite Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 You know how it is, if the drugged up witches that live on top of Mount Doom say it's a good idea, they'll do it. What are you talking about, there are no witches on Mount Doom. You've successfully combined two stories, well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrilwood Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 It's called a cross-over, look it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xortberg Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 This isn't the Pulpit Pub. We should probably keep political discussion away, or get this topic moved there. Hell, it should probably be there anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrilwood Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Outside political discussion the only thing you can really do is rage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xortberg Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 And that's why I say we should probably get this topic moved, because Lord knows raging at this is just pointless >_> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrilwood Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Here it is. If you hate it that much, you should protest. That's why they invented protests. Or you could do what I do and become a terrorist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xortberg Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Um, what? I'm sorry, but that post isn't making much sense to me :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrilwood Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 You know, protest? Just about every forum I'm a member of is raging about this bill so I think it's unpopular enough to start a protest movement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xortberg Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I was more referring to the whole Here it is. Part. I understand what a protest is Perhaps I'm just not braining well because it's 6:40 AM here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrilwood Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Anyway I wouldn't worry about this, only a retard would approve of this... Oh wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redeemer Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Moved. :3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkstarfox Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 The bill is summarized thusly: Makes unauthorized web streaming of copyrighted content a felony with a possible penalty of up to 5 years in prison. Illegal streaming of copyrighted content is defined in the bill as an offense that "consists of 10 or more public performances by electronic means, during any 180-day period, of 1 or more copyrighted works" and has a total economic value, either to the copyright holder or the infringer, of at least $2,500. The ratifications are designed so that copyright is protect from web streaming. That is not going to hurt or hinder any game businesses like Games Stop or what not. All it is doing is keeping some internet/ meme pop star from producing youtube videos. The internets, which is global community, is kinda hard to regulate. I doubt this will pass, but if it does I think it is a fair deal. What if you produced a game? Would you want all your hard work thrown to the winds? This is pertaining to not only games, but videos, and many other media. This is ratifying a bill that has ALREADY PASSED, and making the punishment a little more clear cut and severe. To me its not a bad idea from the private business perspective. And a further point, if you wanted to use a copy righted song or bit of video game, you could always get permission. Now there's an idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mr. Nintendo Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 And a further point, if you wanted to use a copy righted song or bit of video game, you could always get permission. Now there's an idea. Problem with that is let's say I wanted to review Battlefield 3 and for some parts, I'm going to use footage from the game and some Linkin Park's IN THE END as music for part of the review. If I send an email to EA requesting that it's OK for me to use Battlefield 3 gameplay fooages, they won't respond unless your game was glitched up or broken. I'm sure I'll probably get a response from WMG or Linkin Park but VG companies like EA, Tecmo...whatever, I'm sure they'll just ignore it and continue their busniesses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rin Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 So while the economy falls to pieces, they're trying to stop people from streaming TV, games, etc. I love this country so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
"User" Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 So while the economy falls to pieces, they're trying to stop people from streaming TV, games, etc. I love this country so much. The GOP and Dems have been trying to solve the ecomony for quite some time now with no real success and August 2nd is fast approaching. Furthermore, they use committees to discuss whether or not to attempt to develop and pass laws such as this video game one so yeah they can discuss the ecomony and video games (among tons of other things) at the exact same time using different groups of people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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