Copyright comics

Tales from the Public Domain:BOUND BY LAW?
(from the Duke Law Center for the Study of the Public Domain)

“Bound By Law lays out a sparkling, witty, moving and informative story about how the eroded public domain has made documentary filmmaking into a minefield.” -Cory Doctorow, BoingBoing.net

My thoughts:
I think this is a great idea to educate people about the current state of copyright policy. It is free - so read it.

The Pirate Party on our shores?

http://www.pirate-party.us/

The raid in Sweden has inspired some Americans to start a US version of The Pirate Party (Piratpartiet).

Net Neutrality.

So, I admit, I've seen the headlines and ignored this issue for a while now. I broke down and listened to NPR/WBUR's On Point with Tom Ashbrook podcast on the subject. A bit one sided (I felt bad for the anti- net neutrality guy) and Lessig was a guest. I didn't realize how heated this issue has become.

The Wikipedia entry: more than you probably cared to know

The bills in Congress: featuring an easy to read chart

Pro: www.savetheinternet.com
Con: Against net neutrality

I'm back with a Pirate Bay update

It seems that the Pirate Bay issue has gotten pretty big in Sweden. Some may notice that I posted earlier about this. I must admit it all seemed a bit unreal at first. I mean, seriously, they held a rally on a pirate ship. But the more I researched the more it seemed like an actual pressing issue for the Swedish public. I won't detail the latest because it is much easier for me to direct you to this article from the BBC. I admire that they have brought the subject to the forefront for discussion. Regardless of my opinion about the tactics or justification of either side.