Bill S.978 Let's plays and Streaming in danger?

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  1. CoExIsTeNcE LeonTrotsky in Disguse

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    But if you use American websites...

    Edit- Also on the bill, it seems to be more towards pirated movies rather then LP's, ad only if they make money from their vids.
    CoExIsTeNcE, Jul 2, 2011
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  2. Karakoran Well-Known Member

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    Stalin "makes money" from his videos though. Ads and stuff.
    Karakoran, Jul 2, 2011
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  3. 0bserver92 Grand King of Moderation

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    But that ad revenue are not form the videos themselves.
    0bserver92, Jul 2, 2011
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  4. RonaldRaygun Futuristic Weapon Wielder/Commie Hunter

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    1. Yes it is, there are ads embedded in the videos.
    2. It wouldn't matter anyway
    RonaldRaygun, Jul 2, 2011
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  5. JJ12354 Well-Known Member

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    What about Machinima partners? That company would go straight down.
    JJ12354, Jul 2, 2011
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  6. RonaldRaygun Futuristic Weapon Wielder/Commie Hunter

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    As a company machinima could probably get permission from the videogame companies. And if it gets to it I'm sure Spencer would have no problem striking a deal with Paradox.
    RonaldRaygun, Jul 2, 2011
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    I think he already has.
    0bserver92, Jul 2, 2011
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  8. pedro3131 Running the Show While the Big Guy's Gone

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    From what I understand it would enable law enforcement to go after both the individuals and the groups, but only if they make a certain amount of money over a specified time period. However, life T virus mentioned, there are a lot of similar laws on the books in other areas, that law enforcement has been pretty lax on.

    @Stalin, yes, I specifically bought New Vegas and then FO3 because of your let's play, but it would be easy for a lawyer to put forth the argument.
    pedro3131, Jul 2, 2011
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    For the record, I bet my ear lobes this bill won't get passed
    RonaldRaygun, Jul 2, 2011
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  10. Chelsea366 Retired Moderator

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    I bet someone else's ear lobes that it does! Mainly because I want your ear lobes. >.>
    Chelsea366, Jul 2, 2011
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  11. 0bserver92 Grand King of Moderation

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    To add to your collection of flesh in jars.
    0bserver92, Jul 2, 2011
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  12. pedro3131 Running the Show While the Big Guy's Gone

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    I don't know, there is a lot of big business lobby behind it. On the other hand, there has been a pretty big response from the gaming community. I can't watch a video on yt without seeing hundreds of comments about "ZOMG F THIS S.978 BILL!!!!". While that's not the most effective means of exercising political action, the politicians do take note. They have interns who's entire job is to conduct research on public opinion on this one issue, and they are most definitely taking notice.
    pedro3131, Jul 2, 2011
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  13. Romulus211 Proconsul

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    I wonder if this has anything to do with monopoly.....
    Romulus211, Jul 2, 2011
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    The Supreme Court will probably cal it unconstitutional
    slydessertfox, Jul 2, 2011
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    On what grounds?
    pedro3131, Jul 2, 2011
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    Censorship of the media

    The right to free speech

    The right to free press
    Romulus211, Jul 2, 2011
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    glad to see youre becoming a more active user Romulus211, keep it up!
    PineappleJoe, Jul 2, 2011
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    Thanks
    Romulus211, Jul 2, 2011
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    bill s.978 is so fucking stupid.... im in australia and if im not allowed to watch my stalin im gonna grab me a rifle and storm parliament house..... and from there we offer julia gillards head in return for taking back the bill hehehehe....
    theteremaster, Jul 3, 2011
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