Study finds Hollywood wrong about loss of revenue

Posted by Larry Pollock on Feb 14, 2012 in Censorship | 2 comments

An academic study has found no change in US box-office sales for new movies. Given a choice between downloading an illegal copy or going to the theater, people choose the theater.

Overseas there was a difference. An average of 7% drop. This drop only takes place if there is a delay in overseas release of the movie.

This brings to light and the question of the real agenda behind SOPA and PIPA bills to give corporations control over blacklisting and suing website owners…

To read the full article go to: Mashable

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We The People…

Posted by Larry Pollock on Jan 20, 2012 in Censorship, Social Change | 0 comments

After the largest display of unity and action both SOPA and PIPA bills have been shelved. Both bills were backed by Hollywood and the Music Industry, but opposed by Silicon Valley and all online tech interests. Not only that, but millions of web users and site owner too.

The January 18, 2012 Blackout sent a message loud an clear. We the people, still do have power and in these moments we finally get to see it in action.

Arstechnica has the scoop – Click Here

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Censored!

Posted by Larry Pollock on Dec 13, 2011 in Blogging, Censorship | 1 comment

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