Cubers: The Documentary

puzzleaddict said:
Out of curiosity, does anyone have the specific law that states the illegality of sharing for non-profit uses? (for future reference)
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"Copyright" is not about profit. It's about copying. There is no provision that says copying something is legal, just because there is no profit.
 
I wish your action was motivated by not wanting to illegally distribute the product of someone else's hard work and creativity rather than the threat of a ban, but whatever works.

PatrickJameson said:
brunson said:
Take it to 4chan, b-tards.
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Although I am not one, I have to say that this is extremely discriminatory against /b/tards. Just because they are discussing this doesn't make them /b/tards by any stretch of the imagination, or the other way around. Same for 4chan in general. Learn your stuff before making such ignorant statements.
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I'm sure you're the hero of 4chan for defending their honor like this.
 
brunson said:
PatrickJameson said:
brunson said:
Take it to 4chan, b-tards.
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Although I am not one, I have to say that this is extremely discriminatory against /b/tards. Just because they are discussing this doesn't make them /b/tards by any stretch of the imagination, or the other way around. Same for 4chan in general. Learn your stuff before making such ignorant statements.
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I'm sure you're the hero of 4chan for defending their honor like this.
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You know what? Yeah. Yeah this is it. First and only facepalm I will give on this forum. :fp
 
Thanks Patrick.
If this forum had a reputation system, i would rep you for that.

As a side note, if you asked for files on /b/, you might likely be referred to /r/, /rs/ or /t/.
It's like asking to buy a cube in the off-topic section.
 
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Cubes=Life said:
Thanks Patrick.
If this forum had a reputation, i would rep you for that.

As a side note, if you asked for files on /b/, you might likely be referred to /r/, /rs/ or /t/.
It's like asking to buy a cube in the off-topic section.
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Thanks, I'll keep than in mind next time I'm in search of an illegal download. I'm sure all the /b/ participants are weeping quietly in a corner because I disparaged their impeccable reputation with my off handed comment. Should I apologize here or would it be better for me to issue a public statement over there?

Edit: I just posted my public apology on /b/ asking for their forgiveness. I'll see what comes of it. Hopefully I will not have to resort to seppuku to redeem myself in their eyes.
 
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Just out of curiosity, why isn't every single person who posts in a KO thread about them buying those puzzles being warned or banned? Its seems kind of off.
Its just as illegal as downloading a movie
 
DavidWoner said:
puzzleaddict said:
Just out of curiosity, why isn't every single person who posts in a KO thread about them buying those puzzles being warned or banned? Its seems kind of off.
Its just as illegal as downloading a movie
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Because speedsolving is not and will not ever be like twistypuzzles in that regard.
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But isn't illegal still illegal, regardless of what the topic is? Why enforce one law and just completely disregard another. That seem to imply a lack of moral continuity.
 
puzzleaddict said:
Just out of curiosity, why isn't every single person who posts in a KO thread about them buying those puzzles being warned or banned? Its seems kind of off.
Its just as illegal as downloading a movie
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Buying a knockoff product isn't illegal. Selling them can be though. I think it depends on whether you are advertising it as being a legitimate product, when you know it's not. For example, selling a KO V-cube, but claiming its a real one.
 
If we're talking about morality in terms of KO puzzles, there's nothing wrong in my opinion with KO 3x3 cubes because the patent has expired. But the V-Cubes are still under patent. Supporting KO brands that are still protected by patents discourages innovation in the future.
 
Zarxrax said:
puzzleaddict said:
Just out of curiosity, why isn't every single person who posts in a KO thread about them buying those puzzles being warned or banned? Its seems kind of off.
Its just as illegal as downloading a movie
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Buying a knockoff product isn't illegal. Selling them can be though. I think it depends on whether you are advertising it as being a legitimate product, when you know it's not. For example, selling a KO V-cube, but claiming its a real one.
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Isn't knowingly buying an illegal product illegal? I'm pretty sure it is.
 
Tyson said:
Regarding cubers, you don't have to be fast to get on TV:

http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-363711
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Reporter: "So as you're putting this together what is this, is this a combination of math or what, what is this?"
Incredible Rubik's Cube Boy: "Math and science. I had it in school the other day and my teacher told me it was math and science."
Reporter: "Aww man, how long have you been doing this?"
Incredible Rubik's Cube Boy: "About two or one week."
Reporter: "Oh, are you serious?!"
Incredible Rubik's Cube Boy: "Yeah."
Reporter: "Oh, that's incredible. You have a great mind."

2 minutes later..
Incredible Rubik's Cube Boy: "I'm almost finished."
Reporter: "And just to be fair to my audience.."
Incredible Rubik's Cube Boy: "Bam and bam, finished."
Reporter: "Oh, man, that's incredible. So right now we got about two minutes which is great. That was two minutes! And to be fair, I saw you infront of uh, I saw you earlier and didn't get to record you, but it was like three or four people and a security guard in front of you, and my son and man you were under pressure and you did it. This time you did it under two minutes, that other time it was just a little bit after two minutes, man that's incredible. Is there anything you want to say to anyone watching this video right now, CJ?"
Incredible Rubik's Cube Boy: "Keep trying to solve the Rubik's Cube."

Oh my god, he SOLVED IT IN JUST A LITTLE BIT OVER TWO MINUTES with 6 people watching him at a library? Talk about clutch under pressure, this kid is pro. Incredible. This absolutely deserved to be on CNN's homepage. Incredible. I wish I had this much skill when I was up on stage at the World Championship. I would have won! :rolleyes: Incredible.
 
brunson said:
I wish your action was motivated by not wanting to illegally distribute the product of someone else's hard work and creativity rather than the threat of a ban, but whatever works.

PatrickJameson said:
brunson said:
Take it to 4chan, b-tards.
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Although I am not one, I have to say that this is extremely discriminatory against /b/tards. Just because they are discussing this doesn't make them /b/tards by any stretch of the imagination, or the other way around. Same for 4chan in general. Learn your stuff before making such ignorant statements.
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I'm sure you're the hero of 4chan for defending their honor like this.
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Brunson... do you even know what 4chan (or, for that matter, /b/) is? Do you have any idea at all? I don't think you do.
 
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