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Re: [GWL]: Copyright Petition

> The Professional Photographers of America (PPA) are
> seeking signatures for their petition to protect
> current copyright laws. The site is
> http://www.ppa.com/public/articles/join.htm
> Since copyright affects us all, it would be great if
> you could visit and add your signature. Thanks! :0)

Ack!  Why would I be opposed to change in the DMCA?  Especially since I'm
also a computer security professional...

I think I'm going to steal the domain ppa.com for ten days using the DMCA:

   http://www.salon.com/tech/log/2001/08/31/dmca_animals/index.html

Here's the Washington Post's anti-DMCA feelings:

   http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn?pagename=article&node=opinion&contentId=A38463-2001Aug20

Chris

P.S.  Free Dmitry Sklyarov!  :)

P.P.S.  This isn't intended as a slam against anyone's views; I just wanted
        people to realize that the petition asks for the DMCA to stay the
        same and thought I'd post some links showing why I think the DMCA
        needs to be changed.

http://www.hort.net/gallery/      1999 online plant photos and growing!

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