Re: [WISPA] Internet Censorship

2011-11-17 Thread Sam Tetherow
As an individual I think it is way out of line. Near as I can tell it circumvents due process. I doubt it will stand up in court, but if it passes someone is going to have to challenge it first. Basically it takes all those lovely copyright violation emails you get and turns them in to

Re: [WISPA] Internet Censorship

2011-11-17 Thread Eric Tykwinski
I personally agree. Without due process these laws are a total joke, sadly on the authority of the US law system. We have already seen some of the effects of such legislation through ICE and the take down of mooo.com. (http://www.techdirt.com/blog/?tag=mooo.com) IMHO, without the legal

Re: [WISPA] Ethernet Surge Arrestor Bank

2011-11-17 Thread Kristian Hoffmann
On 11/16/2011 08:21 AM, Daniel White wrote: I'd install a small cabinet and use these http://wbmfg.com/products.cfm?PID=38 I would probably use the DIN rail mounts personally http://wbmfg.com/products.cfm?PID=39 Transtector makes one for Canopy only (at least that is what I remember),

Re: [WISPA] Ethernet Surge Arrestor Bank

2011-11-17 Thread Josh Luthman
I have a DIN rail mount (the one in the link). Got one on the first shipment. I think it is an excellent product and very cost effective. Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 1:17 PM, Kristian Hoffmann

Re: [WISPA] Ethernet Surge Arrestor Bank

2011-11-17 Thread Matt
I'd install a small cabinet and use these http://wbmfg.com/products.cfm?PID=38 I would probably use the DIN rail mounts personally http://wbmfg.com/products.cfm?PID=39 Know of a nice outdoor box that I can fit 5 of these DIN mount units in?

Re: [WISPA] Ethernet Surge Arrestor Bank

2011-11-17 Thread Josh Luthman
I can tell you right this minute that the l-com 18*16*8 box will hold it. Not sure how small you can go to fit 5. A box at those dimensions start at $200 and go up if you add AC/fans/vents. Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 On Thu,

Re: [WISPA] Internet Censorship

2011-11-17 Thread Butch Evans
On Wed, 2011-11-16 at 21:08 -0800, John Thomas wrote: What is everyone's take on this? http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/technology/2011/11/sopa-internet-piracy-bill-criticized-as-internet-censorship/ My take is that piracy should be punishable by jail time. We have laws against such things already.

Re: [WISPA] Internet Censorship

2011-11-17 Thread Josh Luthman
So some people go to jail for downloading Cars 2 illegally for 15 years where a week before a rapist went to prison for 90 days. That's so insanely ridiculous. Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 5:12 PM, Butch

Re: [WISPA] Internet Censorship

2011-11-17 Thread Butch Evans
On Thu, 2011-11-17 at 17:14 -0500, Josh Luthman wrote: So some people go to jail for downloading Cars 2 illegally for 15 years where a week before a rapist went to prison for 90 days. That's so insanely ridiculous. I agree that it is ridiculous. It doesn't change my opinion of what SHOULD

Re: [WISPA] Internet Censorship

2011-11-17 Thread David E. Smith
On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 16:12, Butch Evans but...@butchevans.com wrote: My take is that piracy should be punishable by jail time. Yikes. I think we'll have to agree-to-disagree here (biting tongue so hard it's bleeding). David Smith MVN.net

Re: [WISPA] Internet Censorship

2011-11-17 Thread Fred Goldstein
At 11/17/2011 05:12 PM, Butch Evans wrote: On Wed, 2011-11-16 at 21:08 -0800, John Thomas wrote: What is everyone's take on this? http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/technology/2011/11/sopa-internet-piracy-bill-criticized-as-internet-censorship/ My take is that piracy should be punishable by jail

Re: [WISPA] Internet Censorship

2011-11-17 Thread Sam Tetherow
I have no issue with prosecuting theft, and as you state, there are plenty of laws on the books, and mechanisms in place to be able to handle it. I disagree on your statement about censorship. If someone posts a fair use clip on a website parodying the MPAA or the RIAA for instance, all they

Re: [WISPA] Internet Censorship

2011-11-17 Thread Butch Evans
On Thu, 2011-11-17 at 16:51 -0600, Sam Tetherow wrote: I disagree on your statement about censorship. If someone posts a fair use clip on a website parodying the MPAA or the RIAA for instance, all they need to do is file a complaint to paypal/CC processors and that site's ability to

Re: [WISPA] Internet Censorship

2011-11-17 Thread Butch Evans
On Thu, 2011-11-17 at 17:41 -0500, Fred Goldstein wrote: Some of these proposals create a presumption of guilt, the burden of proof to prove one's innocence. And some put more onus on the ISP than before, no small issue. The copyright lobby does not like the Internet at all. It breaks

Re: [WISPA] Internet Censorship

2011-11-17 Thread Josh Luthman
The authors are paid either way. Doesn't matter if 1 or a million copies are sold. Can't feel bad for them as they aren't directly effected. That is publicized falsely. Stealing a car by comparison is different...the original owner still has it and completely without change. Do I think it is

Re: [WISPA] Internet Censorship

2011-11-17 Thread Sam Tetherow
On 11/17/2011 06:10 PM, Butch Evans wrote: On Thu, 2011-11-17 at 17:41 -0500, Fred Goldstein wrote: Some of these proposals create a presumption of guilt, the burden of proof to prove one's innocence. And some put more onus on the ISP than before, no small issue. The copyright lobby does not

Re: [WISPA] Internet Censorship

2011-11-17 Thread Fred Goldstein
At 11/17/2011 07:10 PM, Butch Evans wrote: On Thu, 2011-11-17 at 17:41 -0500, Fred Goldstein wrote: Some of these proposals create a presumption of guilt, the burden of proof to prove one's innocence. And some put more onus on the ISP than before, no small issue. The copyright lobby does

Re: [WISPA] Internet Censorship

2011-11-17 Thread Butch Evans
On Thu, 2011-11-17 at 20:01 -0500, Fred Goldstein wrote: Well, I'm on record as disliking IPv6 and telling my clients to not adopt it, so this is one more reason... ;-) Really? Hiding a customer identity behind a NAT in order to make it harder for law enforcement is your argument against

Re: [WISPA] Internet Censorship

2011-11-17 Thread Butch Evans
On Thu, 2011-11-17 at 19:17 -0500, Josh Luthman wrote: The authors are paid either way. Doesn't matter if 1 or a million copies are sold. Can't feel bad for them as they aren't directly effected. That is publicized falsely. This is not entirely true, or is misleading at best. Musicians are