Comments on: About http://embassyofpiracy.org ...the largest Embassy in the world Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:17:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: tgip http://embassyofpiracy.org/about/comment-page-1/#comment-586 tgip Sat, 13 Jun 2009 23:01:09 +0000 http://embassyofpiracy.org/?page_id=2#comment-586 Aaron has a point, instead of copying / downloading OR BUYING any software / song / TV show / movie ... etc ... try making it yourself ... (not so easy eh?) but the idea of restricting anything (even piracy) on the internet is a limitation of freedom ... when everyone gets what they want for free, maybe we'll start giving back out of our own free will ... even if that's just sending a thank you e-mail back to the author of that 10k utility you used just once to solve your problem (or maybe save your butt). All we have to remember is that some of us (programmers / artists) have some needs that need to be fulfilled (like food / rent) that require money (at least until all us humans realize that regardless of race or beliefs we're all on the same planet and all need to survive and start giving to each other everything we need.) Aaron has a point, instead of copying / downloading OR BUYING any software / song / TV show / movie … etc … try making it yourself … (not so easy eh?) but the idea of restricting anything (even piracy) on the internet is a limitation of freedom … when everyone gets what they want for free, maybe we’ll start giving back out of our own free will … even if that’s just sending a thank you e-mail back to the author of that 10k utility you used just once to solve your problem (or maybe save your butt). All we have to remember is that some of us (programmers / artists) have some needs that need to be fulfilled (like food / rent) that require money (at least until all us humans realize that regardless of race or beliefs we’re all on the same planet and all need to survive and start giving to each other everything we need.)

]]> By: ObvItsDanny http://embassyofpiracy.org/about/comment-page-1/#comment-578 ObvItsDanny Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:01:47 +0000 http://embassyofpiracy.org/?page_id=2#comment-578 The internet shall come. It shall take over. Time will show, in the end, all is wrong. Freedom to copy, take and share is almost here. We are the warriors in a war that shall be won. We are on the front line. It is time... time for us to show our true colours. Time for the internet to prevail... We are the Pirates of the internet, we are the rulers of the internet, the world is under our command, we are yet to command it. The internet shall come. It shall take over. Time will show, in the end, all is wrong. Freedom to copy, take and share is almost here. We are the warriors in a war that shall be won. We are on the front line. It is time… time for us to show our true colours. Time for the internet to prevail… We are the Pirates of the internet, we are the rulers of the internet, the world is under our command, we are yet to command it.

]]> By: Nero Green http://embassyofpiracy.org/about/comment-page-1/#comment-381 Nero Green Fri, 29 May 2009 05:02:05 +0000 http://embassyofpiracy.org/?page_id=2#comment-381 Aaron, I think it's important to note the meaning of the word 'Pirate'. Pirates do not necessarily fight for any cause other than perhaps their own self interest. To say that Piracy is a slap in the face to the Free Software movement is only correct if you understand Piracy and your Movement to be two separate things. Whereas your Movement seeks to change the status quo, a true Pirate is one who merely seeks to take what they can and to steal the rest, regardless of any rules or laws except their own. In fact, if your Movement were to be successful, it would be a slap in the face of Piracy as the Pirates would have much less to pirate (it's hard to steal something that's being given away). True Pirates belong to no movement, they are no crusaders for a greater cause. With that in mind, the Embassy's mission and it's name are a bit contradictory. Nevertheless, I appreciate what the Embassy is doing! Hasta la victoria, siempre! Aaron,

I think it’s important to note the meaning of the word ‘Pirate’. Pirates do not necessarily fight for any cause other than perhaps their own self interest. To say that Piracy is a slap in the face to the Free Software movement is only correct if you understand Piracy and your Movement to be two separate things. Whereas your Movement seeks to change the status quo, a true Pirate is one who merely seeks to take what they can and to steal the rest, regardless of any rules or laws except their own. In fact, if your Movement were to be successful, it would be a slap in the face of Piracy as the Pirates would have much less to pirate (it’s hard to steal something that’s being given away). True Pirates belong to no movement, they are no crusaders for a greater cause.

With that in mind, the Embassy’s mission and it’s name are a bit contradictory. Nevertheless, I appreciate what the Embassy is doing! Hasta la victoria, siempre!

]]> By: http://WeRebuild.eu har fått en web-irc chat « DOOM4 http://embassyofpiracy.org/about/comment-page-1/#comment-330 http://WeRebuild.eu har fått en web-irc chat « DOOM4 Sun, 24 May 2009 22:52:36 +0000 http://embassyofpiracy.org/?page_id=2#comment-330 [...] väl inte missat att surfa in på the Embassy of Piracy? Undrar ni vad det hela handlar om så se här eller här. Jag utlyser även en utmaning om att remixa ambassadens logga nedan åt [...] [...] väl inte missat att surfa in på the Embassy of Piracy? Undrar ni vad det hela handlar om så se här eller här. Jag utlyser även en utmaning om att remixa ambassadens logga nedan åt [...]

]]> By: soupe http://embassyofpiracy.org/about/comment-page-1/#comment-287 soupe Sun, 17 May 2009 18:18:14 +0000 http://embassyofpiracy.org/?page_id=2#comment-287 just because they managed to weasel in a law does not make that law okay remeber they have a tendacy of bending the rules to get what they want. copyright is unesscary in this day and age. you shouldnt delete your stuff that just made all the time and effort you spent downloading it a waste not to mention the money you had to pay for going over your bandwidth cap. just because they managed to weasel in a law does not make that law okay remeber they have a tendacy of bending the rules to get what they want. copyright is unesscary in this day and age. you shouldnt delete your stuff that just made all the time and effort you spent downloading it a waste not to mention the money you had to pay for going over your bandwidth cap.

]]> By: Aaron Toponce http://embassyofpiracy.org/about/comment-page-1/#comment-282 Aaron Toponce Sun, 17 May 2009 00:44:13 +0000 http://embassyofpiracy.org/?page_id=2#comment-282 I'm not referring to just software either. I'm referring to the entire Free Culture. There are artists out there working hard putting their music, videos, photos and other digital media under free licenses, and no one is paying attention. We're too busy pirating the Big Industry media. I don't agree with a lot of the practices of software companies, Hollywood, the entertainment industry, but that's no excuse to break the law. Why not fight the fight with honesty, integrity, liberty and freedom, instead of dodging the law and doing everything underground? It is harsh, though. I will admit. The truth is a hard pill to swallow. I had a hard time deleting my 40GB of MP3s, 200GB of videos and 100GB of software, but it's necessary if I'm to believe in the ideal and principles of Freedome. It's just something you can't get around. Piracy is a slap in the face to the Free Culture. Piracy hurts our cause of liberation. I’m not referring to just software either. I’m referring to the entire Free Culture. There are artists out there working hard putting their music, videos, photos and other digital media under free licenses, and no one is paying attention. We’re too busy pirating the Big Industry media.

I don’t agree with a lot of the practices of software companies, Hollywood, the entertainment industry, but that’s no excuse to break the law. Why not fight the fight with honesty, integrity, liberty and freedom, instead of dodging the law and doing everything underground?

It is harsh, though. I will admit. The truth is a hard pill to swallow. I had a hard time deleting my 40GB of MP3s, 200GB of videos and 100GB of software, but it’s necessary if I’m to believe in the ideal and principles of Freedome. It’s just something you can’t get around. Piracy is a slap in the face to the Free Culture. Piracy hurts our cause of liberation.

]]> By: Lee http://embassyofpiracy.org/about/comment-page-1/#comment-276 Lee Sat, 16 May 2009 17:21:33 +0000 http://embassyofpiracy.org/?page_id=2#comment-276 Hey Aaron, I don't think piracy is all about software. More about music, tv-shows, movies, whatever you like to share. I use plenty of free software, but as a student there are some (not free) applications I just need to have, yet the companies think a student version for 1000 euros is acceptable. So... maybe you're a bit harsh with your 'slap in the face' thing. Hey Aaron,

I don’t think piracy is all about software. More about music, tv-shows, movies, whatever you like to share.
I use plenty of free software, but as a student there are some (not free) applications I just need to have, yet the companies think a student version for 1000 euros is acceptable.
So… maybe you’re a bit harsh with your ’slap in the face’ thing.

]]> By: Aaron Toponce http://embassyofpiracy.org/about/comment-page-1/#comment-272 Aaron Toponce Sat, 16 May 2009 15:44:10 +0000 http://embassyofpiracy.org/?page_id=2#comment-272 Unfortunately for the Free Sofware movement, piracy destroys Free Software principles. For those here who are GNU/Linux users, think to yourself what you're gaining and losing by pirating software and other media. You have thousands of Free Software applications at your disposal, but you're saying that the software and media, that the Free Culture provides, isn't good enough. Proprietary software is still superior, you just refuse to pay for it. As such, you're setting an example that no one needs Free Software, when you can pirate all the applications, music and videos you want. Personally, I would like to see the restrictions on proprietary software and media lifted. I would like to see the day when software can be shared without restriction. However, I also believe in honoring, sustaining and obeying the law. As much as I don't like the laws, and I am actively doing my best to get many of them changed, I still believe in being honest in my dealings with my fellow man. So, while I probably won't convert anyone here, your "embassy of piracy" is just a slap in the face fore those of us in the Free Software movement. Unfortunately for the Free Sofware movement, piracy destroys Free Software principles. For those here who are GNU/Linux users, think to yourself what you’re gaining and losing by pirating software and other media. You have thousands of Free Software applications at your disposal, but you’re saying that the software and media, that the Free Culture provides, isn’t good enough. Proprietary software is still superior, you just refuse to pay for it. As such, you’re setting an example that no one needs Free Software, when you can pirate all the applications, music and videos you want.

Personally, I would like to see the restrictions on proprietary software and media lifted. I would like to see the day when software can be shared without restriction. However, I also believe in honoring, sustaining and obeying the law. As much as I don’t like the laws, and I am actively doing my best to get many of them changed, I still believe in being honest in my dealings with my fellow man.

So, while I probably won’t convert anyone here, your “embassy of piracy” is just a slap in the face fore those of us in the Free Software movement.

]]> By: Porter http://embassyofpiracy.org/about/comment-page-1/#comment-185 Porter Wed, 13 May 2009 01:57:47 +0000 http://embassyofpiracy.org/?page_id=2#comment-185 I would not know a lot of things if it weren't for The Pirate Bay , and other sites like it. Share the Warez ! Plenty of Support from Canada! All hail TPB I would not know a lot of things if it weren’t for The Pirate Bay , and other sites like it.

Share the Warez !

Plenty of Support from Canada! All hail TPB

]]> By: Olívio http://embassyofpiracy.org/about/comment-page-1/#comment-165 Olívio Tue, 12 May 2009 21:20:33 +0000 http://embassyofpiracy.org/?page_id=2#comment-165 Lisbon, one more Embassy of Piracy, Cheers from Portugal. Lisbon, one more Embassy of Piracy, Cheers from Portugal.

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