So, I usually try to keep this a politics free place, but this one hits home.
I am a copyright holder. I've got one book out, and hopefully two more out in the next year, all in electronic format. And trust me, I want to get paid for those books. But here's the thing, there are better, easier, and more importantly, effective ways to battle copyright infringement.
SOPA is using a tank to battle a mosquito infestation. You blow the shit out of everything nearby and don't do a damn thing to the mosquitoes.
We are a representational democracy. Let your representatives know this isn't the way.
Published on January 18, 2012 08:28