Senator wants to ban P2P networks

**dj_stick** · Jul 25, 2004, 03:54 AM

The chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary said Thursday that a ban on file-trading networks is urgently required but agreed to work with tech companies concerned that devices like Apple Computer's iPod would be imperiled.

Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, said he intended to move ahead with the highly controversial Induce Act despite objections from dozens of Internet providers and Silicon Valley manufacturers. The Induce Act says "whoever intentionally induces any violation" of copyright law would be legally liable for those violations.

Hatch added, however, that he welcomed comments from critics. "If you help us, we just might get it right," he said. "If you don't, we're going to do it. Something has to be done. There's no way to solve these problems so everyone's totally pleased."

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Source: ZDNet, Australia

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jul 25, 2004, 04:00 AM

WELL THAT GUYS NOT EVER GETTING ELECTED TO any OFFICE AGAIN LOL

Judas · Jul 25, 2004, 04:33 AM

someones not thinking straight... problem... NOT POSSIBLE

**dj_stick** · Jul 25, 2004, 04:45 AM

good point judas - most p2p networks are outside the US, therefore outside their jurisdiction.
but some americans seem to think they own the internet

Judas · Jul 25, 2004, 04:51 AM

like i've said half a dozen times before... standard laws or regulations aren't going to cut it.... no matter what a single nation or many do to stop it... there has to be a new form of "government" if you will... that's purely digital...

**dj_stick** · Jul 25, 2004, 05:12 AM

and such a government MUST not be influenced by others

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jul 25, 2004, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dj_stick
good point judas - most p2p networks are outside the US, therefore outside their jurisdiction.
but some americans seem to think they own the internet

well it did start here

so techally we started it

**dj_stick** · Jul 25, 2004, 05:44 AM

you started it, but you don't own it

BWX · Jul 25, 2004, 05:46 AM

What a nutcase. That guy should be thrown out of office..

http://hatch.senate.gov/ this is his website (on line office) someone should, uhh, do something to it.

http://hatch.senate.gov/index.cfm?Fu...n=Offices.Home this is his contact info- people should flood his in-box with e-mails stating what they think of his moronic ideas about control over the internet.

Sheesh-- and he's a republican?? I need to research this more to find out the real deal behind it - It sounds bad though..

Here is an example of his mislead thinking- (probably heavily influenced by the huge wad of cash in his pocket deposited by the RIAA!):

People rob banks-

People use cars to rob banks-

Cars drive on roads-

We must destroy all roads so that people can't rob banks anymore!! What an IDIOT this guy is, OMG I can't even believe it.

**dj_stick** · Jul 25, 2004, 05:53 AM

please discuss here

Vampyromaniac · Jul 25, 2004, 06:00 AM

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Originally posted by BWX
Sheesh-- and he's a republican??

retards come in all shapes and sizes

to the mentally handicapped: sorry for associating you with a retard like Hatch

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jul 25, 2004, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dj_stick
you started it, but you don't own it

who ever come up with something technally owns it

just being a smart A*

Warpy · Jul 25, 2004, 08:32 AM

Well........... is this guy trying to make ppl hate him or what, sounds like he has no idea!

pr0digal jenius · Jul 25, 2004, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dj_stick
good point judas - most p2p networks are outside the US, therefore outside their jurisdiction.
but some americans seem to think they own the internet

sry...can't resist:

al gore invented the internet, remember?

Jul 25, 2004, 03:54 AM	#1
dj_stick Apple Fanboy? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Basement of the first floor Posts: 17,485 Rep Power: 190 System Specs	Senator wants to ban P2P networks The chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary said Thursday that a ban on file-trading networks is urgently required but agreed to work with tech companies concerned that devices like Apple Computer's iPod would be imperiled. Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, said he intended to move ahead with the highly controversial Induce Act despite objections from dozens of Internet providers and Silicon Valley manufacturers. The Induce Act says "whoever intentionally induces any violation" of copyright law would be legally liable for those violations. Hatch added, however, that he welcomed comments from critics. "If you help us, we just might get it right," he said. "If you don't, we're going to do it. Something has to be done. There's no way to solve these problems so everyone's totally pleased." Read More Source: ZDNet, Australia

Jul 25, 2004, 04:00 AM	#2
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	WELL THAT GUYS NOT EVER GETTING ELECTED TO any OFFICE AGAIN LOL __________________

Jul 25, 2004, 05:46 AM	#9
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,669 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	What a nutcase. That guy should be thrown out of office.. http://hatch.senate.gov/ this is his website (on line office) someone should, uhh, do something to it. http://hatch.senate.gov/index.cfm?Fu...n=Offices.Home this is his contact info- people should flood his in-box with e-mails stating what they think of his moronic ideas about control over the internet. Sheesh-- and he's a republican?? I need to research this more to find out the real deal behind it - It sounds bad though.. Here is an example of his mislead thinking- (probably heavily influenced by the huge wad of cash in his pocket deposited by the RIAA!): People rob banks- People use cars to rob banks- Cars drive on roads- We must destroy all roads so that people can't rob banks anymore!! What an IDIOT this guy is, OMG I can't even believe it. __________________

Jul 25, 2004, 08:32 AM	#13
Warpy DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 2,761 Rep Power: 0	Well........... is this guy trying to make ppl hate him or what, sounds like he has no idea! __________________ The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, "I'm from the government and I'm here to help."