Maybe I gave the impression that I was, in some weak way, attempting to Slam FTP over the titling of the thread. I was exspressing confusion over it. Unlike the feelings by some exspressed here, I have yet to tire of reading anything about Acacia. If tere was a thread entitle
"Berman's Ass developes Terminal Boils: Acacia Patents & Sues"
I'd read it. I can't get enough.
As for Fight The Patent and the work/attention he has brought to this issue, what can be said? How could you NOT admire him for what he is doing. Of course i do, I would have to be dumber than I already am to ignore his contribution in this fight, and I personally think a lot of people, including me should be kissing his ass (or sending him money if they can).
My original question was whats the connection between Congress and the fight? Here is the answer(s)
From Sharpie
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As Nick ponted out - apathy is rampant. Some times you have to hand feed information that webmasters and companies NEED to know. So, if 5 people become a little more enlightened to their benefit - I think maybe we can forgive him a little! There is SO much on the various boards everyday - is it hard to get peoples attention; and so many don't think these matters pertain to them.....ahahahahaha
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From Fight The Patent
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The titling of the thread was intentional to get people's attention who normally might otherwise skip over ones with Acacia in them.
The title is not misleading... Congress enacted the Patent Laws that give Acacia and other patent abuse holders the right to use Civil Law to "convince" people to license their patents.
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More from Fight The Patent
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Since Congress created both the IRS and USPTO, the indirect conclusion, tho admittly sensationalized to bring attention, is that Congress does support a tax on Adult Websites.
I realize it's like play 6 Degrees of separation of Kevin Bacon, but I felt that more attention needs to be drawn to this subject, and maybe approaching from a different tactic, ie taxes, would get people involved... afterall, the tax man cometh for all.
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And another reason/view from Trev
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I'm kind of glad it was titled the way it was because as of late I must admit I've been getting tired of the whole Acacia situation and skipping over the threads...
but I'm glad I read this one, well done
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Believe me when i say no disrespect was intended, nothing could be further from the truth.
spaz