Comments on: 2009 Predictions

By: Franklin Pierce

Franklin Pierce — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:11:40 +0000

Allen Rockwell is a tool. He googles himself in hopes of finding someone that has found even a remote interest in his illegal work. Then he wikipedias "DMCA" just prior to trolling blogs around the internets. What kind of douchebag puts illegal photos on flickr and then googles to see who is using them? He's lucky this blogger is a nice guy, if it were me. I would have left the picture on and then photoshopped my middle finger with a caption that read "F you Allen Rockwell U SUCK!" or something like that. In fact, maybe I will do exactly that and then post it on this blog.

By: Michael Smith

Michael Smith — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:44:47 +0000

Gosh that's a really good point Tommy!

I wonder if Mr Rockwell has a signed location release from the Stratosphere? Since it is the focus of the picture I'd guess that the resort might feel that he's violating THEIR rights.

No – no, I'm just joshing you Allen. I'm sure you're within your rights to sell a photo of a private building. It's all good man. Moved on.

By: Tommy

Tommy — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:31:29 +0000

Mr. Rockwell, did you ever once think about the Tower or the fireworks in your picture? Ever think of the people who put so much work and effort into building the tower and packaging up and firing off those fireworks, just so you could capture a moment and use it for your own monetary gain? Where is the fairness there? What did you pay to those people? They didnt fire off $250,00 worth of fireworks, or build a multi million dollar tower in Vegas so you could make money off of it. Why dont you take it down a notch buddy, go fly an imaginary plane on your computer and relax.

By: Michael Smith

Michael Smith — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:09:59 +0000

Sure I understand – which is why I removed it. But I believe that honey goes further than vinegar. And maybe on a small blog like mine you'd get more out of a photo credit than you would from public comments calling me a thief.

I don't remember where I got it. I certainly don't remember it saying (c) anything on the page. But it was new years eve night so who knows. I can assure you there has been no financial gain off of this post with it's 129 views and no ad clicks.

I will say this… A sure fire way to prevent your photos from being 'stolen' is to not post them out on the internet. Because anything on the net is going to be copied by someone.

By: Allen Rockwell

Allen Rockwell — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:47:01 +0000

Michael,
Thanks for deleting the image, I appreciate your cooperation.

First of all … an image is copyrighted the moment it is created and is automatic. Copyright information and/or encryption is not required for an image to be copyrighted. The rule is: if you did not take the image or license the image, you CANNOT use it. That is the law.

Also, the DMCA covers copyright of all types of media AND includes provisions for protection against breaking of encryption. Basically it's a rewrite of the original copyright statute bringing the old statute into the digital era.

Also.. if you look at the page where you "found" (I say "stole") that image, the very first line of the description is "All images © Allen Rockwell 2008"
Also under "additional information" for the image it says "© All rights reserve"

For your reference, this is the page where you stole the image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/allenrockwell/315583...

You see… that's why I got all "agro" in my approach. I'm a little tired of chasing down people that steal my hard work and use it for their own personal, financial and/or professional gain. I'm sure you can understand that. can't you?

Thanks again for your cooperation.

Allen

By: Michael Smith

Michael Smith — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 13:37:49 +0000

Actually, INAL but I think you are misunderstanding the DMCA. The DMCA makes it illegal to break an encryption scheme. It is about breaking encryption. I found this photo online, unencrypted and no copyright information was anywhere on it or on the page where I found it.

I have removed the photo immediately upon getting your request. However, next time maybe try a less agro approach and it will get you just as far.

By: Allen Rockwell

Allen Rockwell — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 01:03:59 +0000

The photo you have used in this article is mine. You have used my image without my permission and violated my rights and violated the DMCA. Go out and take your own damn photos and stop stealing from others. Please remove this image from your site immediately.
Thank you.
Allen Rockwell

By: Shashi

Shashi — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:25:45 +0000

Shannon Prediction update.
3 of our 4 friends are now engaged
Satellite radio now interacts with iTunes. Not sure how it works but you can send data from your car.

By: Shashi

Shashi — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:38:02 +0000

Predictions;

I will change my hair color at some point this year.
Four of our friends will become engaged
Three of our friends will get knocked up (someone is probably pregnant now)
Your dad will buy a Powerbook
My mom will paint some room in her house
Satellite radio will introduce a feature that allows you to purchase music and email playlists at the push of a button (in your car)

By: turnkit

turnkit — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 09:44:20 +0000

* more advertising everywhere… in real-space not just e-space. Governments will take more advertising from business corporations to fund goverment expenses.
* significant demise of Windows Desktop OS — expect regular Linux bulk sales, primarily via Ubuntu gaining still — first hearing about more school deployments and you'll hear more about the operating system get into large corporate environment. It'll take some momentum but something significant will happen with OpenOffice… either major fork and deployment or significant improvements. Tipping point for OpenOffice will get close if not tip.
* expect to see even more Linux options inside or along side OS X, as well as more Linux into more appliances (cars, radios, televisions, stereo amps, etc.)
* long black clothing… the new black (again); shiny grey (as a color fad) will again take some popularity (2Q '09) but will be replaced by boring muted red/purples by 3Q.