[LINK] DMCA: Horrors of a Broad and Automated Censorship Tool

[Rick Welykochy]

David Boxall wrote:

> On 8/03/2012 9:15 AM, Kim Holburn wrote:
>>>   ...
>>> While we’re the first to admit that copyright holders need tools to protect their work from being infringed, mistakes and abuse as outlined above shouldn’t go unpunished. ...
>
> Perhaps it's time for trillion-dollar fines for abuse or carelessness.

Or perhaps the approach the Swedes take. If you knowingly wrongfully accuse someone
of a crime, you could be facing the same penalty your hapless accused would have
faced if the case is proven against you.

The DCMA is a flawed piece of legislation since, as we all know, the accused is
guilty until proven innocent.


cheers
rickw


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