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1 year ago - Wednesday, September 29, 2010
#1
wesman6960
Type: Member
Posts: 87
Joined: 1/27/2010
I heard of a bill today that if passed it will block websites with illegal content on it. Its called Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, (COICA). Here is a link to some information: http://demandprogress.org/blacklist/ and i was just curious in what you guys think? I don't think it will pass but I will still keep my eye on it!
1 year ago - Wednesday, September 29, 2010
#2
Sasha
Type: Beta Tester
Posts: 318
Joined: 2/19/2010
Looks like we in safe.

Here is no downloading games or another things, Retrocopy licenced emulator. ;)

added later:

If only covers, screen shots...
Edited 1 times. Last edit by Sasha
1 year ago - Wednesday, September 29, 2010
#3
wesman6960
Type: Member
Posts: 87
Joined: 1/27/2010
hmm well i hope so! Also websites will be blocked if there are copyrighted pictures so if a member has a picture that is copyrighted this could get blocked in the US, but more than likely it wont pass
1 year ago - Wednesday, September 29, 2010
#4
RetroRalph
Type: Administrator
Posts: 1336
Joined: 7/19/2009
All the use of screenshots and covers should in theory be covered by fair use laws. Wikipedia, gamespot, ign, etc, all have the same content. That's the thing with laws though, tomorrow a law could be put in that makes all emulators illegal, then what do you do?
1 year ago - Thursday, September 30, 2010
#5
wesman6960
Type: Member
Posts: 87
Joined: 1/27/2010
i better start stocking up then ;)

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