[RBW] Re: Say NO to Internet censorship

2012-01-24 Thread Leslie
Wow. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Elxiv7nMlPAJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To

[RBW] Re: Say NO to Internet censorship

2012-01-22 Thread Bill Carter
To quote the immortal words of Monty Python, Now for something completely different! http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=tricycle+videoview=detailmid=A593168C00F2D7C18FF3A593168C00F2D7C18FF3first=0FORM=LKVR6 On Jan 22, 11:31 am, David Yu Greenblatt david.yu.greenbl...@gmail.com wrote: Patrick

[RBW] Re: Say NO to Internet censorship

2012-01-22 Thread Philip Williamson
That was awesome. Those things look totally dangerous. A Rivendell Big Wheel could be called a Gimli... Philip On Jan 22, 9:45 am, Bill Carter billcar...@gmail.com wrote: To quote the immortal words of Monty Python, Now for something completely different!

Re: [RBW] Re: Say NO to Internet censorship

2012-01-21 Thread Joe Bernard
So had a couple drinks and decided to dive into the politics, eh? Friday night! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/G9TwkdzrGk4J. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Say NO to Internet censorship

2012-01-21 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I sure hope Congress is paying attention as the RBW group solves this problem. You're welcome, Congress! Whenever I'm tempted to engage in these debates, I remind myself of a news article I read in the last couple years: there is a correlation between brain structure and political persuasion.

Re: [RBW] Re: Say NO to Internet censorship

2012-01-21 Thread Tim McNamara
Wow, Kelly, that's mostly not even coherent. On Jan 21, 2012, at 12:04 AM, Kelly Sleeper wrote: Actually camper it's not not liking it it's voicing an opinion.. Democracy hmm. So two rapist and one woman .. Guess rape would be legal. I write a book, a song etc. I make one copy for

Re: [RBW] Re: Say NO to Internet censorship

2012-01-21 Thread Kelly Sleeper
Tim McNamara Wow, Kelly, that's mostly not even coherent. Thanks Tim.. guess you aren't smart enough to get it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] Re: Say NO to Internet censorship

2012-01-21 Thread Tim McNamara
On Jan 21, 2012, at 9:58 AM, Kelly Sleeper wrote: Tim McNamara Wow, Kelly, that's mostly not even coherent. Thanks Tim.. guess you aren't smart enough to get it. Wow. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this

[RBW] Re: Say NO to Internet censorship

2012-01-21 Thread Philip Williamson
So how are you liking your trike? Do you think Grant would ever design a Rivendell trike? Is there such a thing as a tandem trike? My guesses are lots, nope, and um. Philip On Jan 21, 6:17 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: If'n this thread doesn't go away soon I will start posting

Re: [RBW] Re: Say NO to Internet censorship

2012-01-21 Thread Tim McNamara
On Jan 21, 2012, at 11:51 PM, Philip Williamson wrote: So how are you liking your trike? Do you think Grant would ever design a Rivendell trike? Is there such a thing as a tandem trike? My guesses are lots, nope, and um. As to the last, there are tandem delta and tadpole trikes. The

[RBW] Re: Say NO to Internet censorship

2012-01-20 Thread Zack
the vote is being delayed, which is fantastic. nothing wrong with the idea of preventing piracy, there just has to be a better way of doing it than through terrible legislation: http://www.pcworld.com/article/248466/internets_protest_prods_us_senate_to_delay_vote.html -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: Say NO to Internet censorship

2012-01-20 Thread Bruce Herbitter
So, can we follow the list rules and not post politics/religion/other OT items? Thanks Bruce On Fri, Jan 20, 2012 at 10:52 AM, Zack zack...@gmail.com wrote: the vote is being delayed, which is fantastic. nothing wrong with the idea of preventing piracy, there just has to be a better way of

Re: [RBW] Re: Say NO to Internet censorship

2012-01-20 Thread Kelly Sleeper
Doesn't matter to me how many are against it. Stealing is still wrong .. Stop pirating / steeling and these type of bills wouldn't be discussed. So that means you are against blocking the child porn site as well.. It political crap better suited for the political talks shows. -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: Say NO to Internet censorship

2012-01-20 Thread robert zeidler
You're right young brother, you're right. There was a remark on here earlier about blocking the Riv site. Grant's pretty smart and I'm sure he's done his homework. However, if he used the name, and it was trademarked, and he didn't have permission, well that's that. I would agree that big

Re: [RBW] Re: Say NO to Internet censorship

2012-01-20 Thread robert zeidler
BTW, a few years ago, when OJ Simpson was on trial, I TM'd the letters, name, abbreviation O.J. Every time it's mentioned I get a few cents. Ever wonder why they never say OJ on orange juice commercials? On Fri, Jan 20, 2012 at 8:48 PM, robert zeidler zeidler.rob...@gmail.com wrote: You're

Re: [RBW] Re: Say NO to Internet censorship

2012-01-20 Thread Joe Bernard
Umm..because after the OJ trial no sane orange juice producer would be stupid enough to use those letters? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] Re: Say NO to Internet censorship

2012-01-20 Thread Ryan Ray
Doesn't matter to me how many are against it. Democracy. Stealing is still wrong .. Stop pirating / steeling and these type of bills wouldn't be discussed. Due process. It's one of our founding principles and I think allot of people still like it. Hence the multitudes coming out against this

Re: [RBW] Re: Say NO to Internet censorship

2012-01-20 Thread Ryan Ray
Grant may be a smart guy, but even the author of the bill violated it on accident. http://mashable.com/2012/01/12/sopa-sponsor/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] Re: Say NO to Internet censorship

2012-01-20 Thread Kelly Sleeper
Actually camper it's not not liking it it's voicing an opinion.. Democracy hmm. So two rapist and one woman .. Guess rape would be legal. I write a book, a song etc. I make one copy for sale. That's all folks.. No amount of numbers wanting to read it makes it ok to force more copies

[RBW] Re: Say NO to Internet censorship

2012-01-20 Thread rcnute
This cat just needed a Rivendell to chill him out. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/21/technology/founder-of-shuttered-file-sharing-site-sought-limelight.html?_r=1hp Ryan On Jan 20, 8:40 pm, Ryan Ray ryanr...@gmail.com wrote: Grant may be a smart guy, but even the author of the bill violated it

Re: [RBW] Re: Say NO to Internet censorship

2012-01-20 Thread Anne Paulson
That dude was arrested under current law. We didn't need to change the law to get him. On Fri, Jan 20, 2012 at 10:23 PM, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: This cat just needed a Rivendell to chill him out.

Re: [RBW] Re: Say NO to Internet censorship

2012-01-20 Thread Kelly Sleeper
So I'm in a big long conversation on Facebook about a 68 cm Atlantis Saying I want one.. Maybe finding one... Then come to the riv forum for political rhetoric... Life is good Ya know I bet it was the low trail, disc brake, helmet lover anti choice, subversive leather wearing trike gang,

[RBW] Re: Say NO to Internet censorship

2012-01-19 Thread Ron MH
I've added my little name. It's time the American people stood up to the big money bullies who own Congress. In this case big content are the bullies and we should give them a punch in the nose. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group.

[RBW] Re: Say NO to Internet censorship

2012-01-19 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
Dave - I do appreciate your posting the information. I am surprised by how few people are aware of the workings of this bill, and if a few list members were educated and decided to act, that is a good thing in my opinion. As this was also widely supported in manner and deed across the

[RBW] Re: Say NO to Internet censorship

2012-01-19 Thread Ryan Ray
I may be so politically minded I don't even see this post as political. Thanks for posting. - Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] Re: Say NO to Internet censorship

2012-01-19 Thread Tim McNamara
On Jan 19, 2012, at 11:39 AM, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: Please continue to honor what has been one of the truly exceptional efforts on the net - keeping this group generally on-topic and friendly. This group has been spectacularly on-topic and friendly. That is due to the unobtrusive but

[RBW] Re: Say NO to Internet censorship

2012-01-19 Thread John Bennett
Like. On Jan 19, 9:39 am, Cyclofiend Jim cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: Dave - I do appreciate your posting the information.  I am surprised by how few people are aware of the workings of this bill, and if a few list members were educated and decided to act, that is a good thing in my

[RBW] Re: Say NO to Internet censorship

2012-01-19 Thread Kelly Sleeper
No matter what I or anyone else decides and no matter what may be censored or whom may be sensored here or how others feel.. My opinion still stands as mine and is valid. Just as rightfully stated as anyone else's. I make no demand or have any expectation that anyone agree nor in malice do I

Re: [RBW] Re: Say NO to Internet censorship

2012-01-19 Thread Shaun Meehan
I have yet to meet a single person that openly supports this legislation. So I'm assuming that a vast majority of The People are opposed it. I think the fact that politicians have authored and sponsor it (in spite of this fact) illustrates one of the most heinous problems with politics in America.

Re: [RBW] Re: Say NO to Internet censorship

2012-01-19 Thread David Faller
Representative democracy is a myth. ~ I shouldn't talk, because I started all this by mistake! The rbw-owners-bunch address was in an address book I group-emailed, so my political leanings were inadvertently introduced in a VERY off-topic manner. For the record, I abhor OT posts, as well as

Re: [RBW] Re: Say NO to Internet censorship

2012-01-19 Thread Joe Bernard
OTOH, much politics here at www.insidecablenews.wordpress.com. Not my blog, but I comment there often as Joeremi. Come shout! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit