Category: Soapbox

I’ve blogged about the frustration that is having the email address, lincoln(atyouknow)mac.com. I suppose it’s much the same for those who have john@yahoo.com, bruce@rogers.com and the like — constant spam, and misdirected emails destined for other inboxes. Usually, I respond that the email that I’ve received is sent to the wrong address, and ask that… Continue reading Jon Robberson responds

I love this idea. Bum Rush the Charts is an effort to use social networks to influence the positioning of a music artist on the charts, without the ‘assistance’ of media monsters and record labels. From their site: We can match and exceed the reach of big media, corporate media, labels, and the entrenched interests.… Continue reading Hey! Another link to another site…

….you rule. Now, let’s see the lawmakers step up, and enact the right legislation in the next six months. Now, we just have to hope that non-conservative heads prevail as expected in Canadian parliament this month.

From BoingBoing, there’s a note from Michael Geist about the ham-handed efforts of Access Copyright, a Canadian copyright agency, to “educate” kids on copyright issues. Michael Geist sez, “Access Copyright has launched a new site that borders on parody, but is apparently serious. Captain Copyright, is a new “superhero” that educates children about the virtues… Continue reading Canadian Copyright propaganda

So, new Conservative minority government in the House. It pains me to say I think it’s the best of both worlds. The Liberals needed to go, but I despaired at the idea of a Conservative majority, and its right-wingnut “moral” agendae. This, however, will be interesting. Or so I thought. Until I read this item:… Continue reading And the fun begins….