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Comment Re:Great... (Score 1) 159

I have no problem telling someone their culture is wrong if it is wasteful and unsustainable. We're all the same species, created equal and therefore qualified to comment on one another.

I have no problem telling someone their culture is wrong if I don't personally approve of it, or believe in it, or think it's wrong There, fixed that for you.

Only one mod point left, otherwise I'd mod both of you up. I just wish more moderators did the same...

Comment Re:Considering the mindset of the era (Score 1) 360

Absolutely. You would think more people on /. would be replying seriously to this article. It's incredible to think that that one ink blot had such a profound effect on the US today. Think of how much of a core element the word "citizen" has become; it's like a symbol of our freedom and unity.

Similarly, the American Psychological Association has forbidden the use of 'subject' in regards to people engaged in psychological data collection (they are now referred to as 'participants').

Comment Re:Flawed Analogy? (Score 1) 398

Fashion is an interesting case because it's exempted from copyright laws

Actually, it's not completely exempt because there have been numerous cases of copyright in the fashion industry.

And if you listen to the talk, she mentions that the original designer loses most of those cases. (It's from 4:40 to 5:02 on the video, for those interested).

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