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Home Front: Politix
Copyright Troll Full Employment Act of 2019
2019-07-30
Send a pic, go to jail
[AmericanMirror] Senate moves bill with up to $15,000 fines for sharing memes online.

The Electronic Frontier Foundation reported when the legislation was first introduced in 2017 that those pushing for the bill mostly include photographers and other visual artists looking for a cheaper alternative to federal courts to pursue claims, which can be expensive.

But the reality is the CASE Act would significantly lower many of the legal hurdles that protect citizens from overzealous copyright lawyers in a variety of ways, from allowing claims for works that aren’t registered, to the ability to unmask alleged infringers without the same standards as federal courts, the power for the CCB to create its own rules, limited due process for claims below $5,000, and an “opt-out” approach that can be confusing for folks who can’t afford expensive lawyers.

The CASE Act also allows claimants to collect fines without showing actual harm from a copyright violation, and leaves those trapped in the system with little recourse.
Posted by:Mercutio

#7  There appear to be no competent Senators or Representatives.
Posted by: 3dc   2019-07-30 19:20  

#6  the left can't meme,

If course they can. And often do, mostly when I most wanted those posting to think seriously on the subject.
Posted by: trailing wife   2019-07-30 18:37  

#5  Politicians can not stand to be mocked. Some say it's illegal! They will vote to shut it down every chance they get.

Fortunately, Trump is no politician.
Posted by: The peanut gallery   2019-07-30 15:55  

#4  Also, the left can't meme, so there's a political element to this as well.

Ever notice how there are always proposals for regulating media in which the Right is more effective than the left?

The "Hush Rush" law, and now this.
Posted by: charger   2019-07-30 12:25  

#3  Right to trial by jury. This wont hold up on the first challenge.
Posted by: 49 Pan   2019-07-30 09:19  

#2  Rent seeking and lawyer enabling. Just as bad as the stupid law passed by the EU.
Posted by: DarthVader   2019-07-30 08:43  

#1  A uniparty act to increase rent-seeking.
Posted by: Bright Pebbles   2019-07-30 03:08  

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