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The hilariously named "Commission on the Theft of American Intellectual Property" has finally released its report, an 84-page tome that's pretty bonkers. But amidst all that crazy, there's a bit that stands out as particularly insane: a proposal to legalize the use of malware in order to punish people believed to be copying illegally. The report proposes that software would be loaded on computers that would somehow figure out if you were a pirate, and if you were, it would lock your computer up and take all your files hostage until you call the police and confess your crime.

DarkJackal wrote:Yea, i'd like to see that happen.

I imagine anonymous or someone would probably have it all figured out and beat right away.

Fighting piracy is like trying to get slutty pictures of yourself removed from the internet.

poehalcho wrote:US entertainment industry to Congress: make it legal for us to deploy rootkits, spyware, ransomware and trojans to attack pirates!

The hilariously named "Commission on the Theft of American Intellectual Property" has finally released its report, an 84-page tome that's pretty bonkers. But amidst all that crazy, there's a bit that stands out as particularly insane: a proposal to legalize the use of malware in order to punish people believed to be copying illegally. The report proposes that software would be loaded on computers that would somehow figure out if you were a pirate, and if you were, it would lock your computer up and take all your files hostage until you call the police and confess your crime.

full story: http://boingboing.net/2013/05/26/us-ent ... -to-c.html

Shit US, you've outdone yourselves...

Amendment IV

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

Additionally, software can be written that will allow only authorized users to open files containing valuable information. If an unauthorized person accesses the information, a range of actions might then occur. For example, the file could be rendered inaccessible and the unauthorized user’s computer could be locked down, with instructions on how to contact law enforcement to get the password needed to unlock the account. Such measures do not violate existing laws on the use of the Internet, yet they serve to blunt attacks and stabilize a cyber incident to provide both time and evidence for law enforcement to become involved.

Amendment V

No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

Fiction wrote:@TheDrop, I really don't think you know enough about libertarians.. I figured you'd have done at least a little research on the things you talk about. Yet again ypu speak ignorantly about libertarians.

We believe the individuals' liberties are the most important. How that translates to us wanting out of control corporations running ppl's lives is beyond me. Just like we don't like big government running ppl's lives. Sorry not every thing is a zero sum game.. You can dislike big government while disliking out of control monopolies as well. Best part, most big bizz is in bed with the government, so the more government you liberals are for, the more big business you're getting......... I'm sorry, but its so obvious you're young and lack a lot of real world experience.. Just like ole mclovin..

TheDrop wrote:nuthin', but

I laike yer ride

Aventus wrote:@Fiction, "how is it big business that corrupts the gov't" . Considering the fact that corporations are now "people" and they can donate unlimited amounts of money to campaigns for political office. Big business can effectively buy elections.

http://www.opensecrets.org/news/2008/11 ... e-and.html

On topic didn't Sony do something along this line years ago. I remember hearing about a company putting root kits on software to monitor its usage and whom it was used by.

TheDrop wrote:Dont bother discussing with Fiction, unfortunately its obvious hes just your average ignorant tea party idiot

Fiction wrote:What are you talking about pennfold?..

Fiction wrote:Anyways, why is it fine that the government takes natural rights from us

*BlackFox wrote:

Fiction wrote:Anyways, why is it fine that the government takes natural rights from us

Well, that depends on the type of "natural" rights.. you are talking about.

Gaigemasta wrote:It's sad that people still don't see that corporations control the USofA.

Gaigemasta wrote:It's sad that people still don't see that corporations control the government.

Fiction wrote:So it's fine to take away certain natural rights, but not others?