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Old 12-21-2011, 12:57 AM  
Paul Markham
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Originally Posted by Diomed View Post
If it weren't guaranteed that the government will use this bill for other "less desirable" purposes, then I would agree with it completely. The devil is in the details, and you had better believe there will be a couple of minute loophole angles that will be exploited for uses outside of those which are listed as the main theme of the bill.

If for nothing else, it will set a very uncomfortable precedent. Sometimes just having a "process" that can delay people is enough leverage to use as a hefty tool against others who's content is deemed "un-desirable" by the government.

Just look at the court system, some parties can legally kill innocent campaigners by taking them to court year after year on bogus charges and effectively eliminate them from running again. It's all legal.
What experience do you have working in the media or entertainment industry, adult or mainstream, that is censored?

I had 3 decades of experience and I can tell you categorically it never hurt my business or my ability to get the information I wanted.

Nathan has just pointed out what the law means. Now why don't you go see your lawyer, get a written rebuttal from him or her and come back with the truth.

What ever you say, it makes no difference. The law will be passed, or one like it, if it does not work another will be passed. Crying over spilled milk won't make it leap back into the glass.



And this goes for all the other anti people.

My advice is to assume it will pass and to assume it will affect the way your business or life is run and adapt or die. You're all young enough.
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