[dvd-discuss] Re: [free-sklyarov] adobe DMCA letters

[Tom]

On Wed, Dec 26, 2001 at 09:02:11AM -0800, Richard Hartman wrote:
> > I don't have a problem with adobe trying to stop software piracy. I do
> > have a problem with them calling on ISPs. that's like coming home to
> > find your car has been taken away without any notice or warning,
> > because, say, you were caught speeding a few days earlier.
> > 
> 
> Or having the Denver Boot put on because you haven't paid
> your parking tickets?  Or having it repossessed because you
> haven't made the payments?
> 
> Sorry, but it _does_ make sense to have your service restricted
> if you are in violation.

that's what I was trying to tell with the "without any notice or
warning" part. maybe it would've been clearer had I not said CAUGHT
speeding but, say, "because a neighbor saw you driving with what he
thought was excessive speed the day before".


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