shouting loudly

Yesterday, a federal district court ruled that merely making copyrighted works available online does not constitute infringement.
The case, Atlantic v. Howell, is yet another battle in the RIAA’s legal war on music traders. Here is the heart of EFF’s summary of yesterday’s ruling:
In its order, the court delivers the most decisive rejection yet of the recording [...]

Reihan Salam has an article up at Slate now on a scheme proposed by Warner Music Group to “tax” internet subscribers $5 each, right on the monthly ISP bill, to pay for unlimited music downloading privileges/forgiveness. Salam recognizes that some characterize this as “the music industry’s extortion scheme,” but suggests that “it’s not as horrible [...]

I’m stoked by Damian Kulash’s New York Times opinion calling for mandated network neutrality. It’s a far more accessible, engaging piece than almost anything written on the subject, and he makes a compelling case. Kudos to him.
P.S. On a personal note, it’s been a metric year since I blogged, and for good reason. Life is [...]