I work in the movie business, and I've noticed how the console games manufacturers have, in about 1/5th the time Hollywood used, turned themselves into everything that sucks about the modern entertainment industry.
While I totally agree with the sentiment, I feel compelled to point out that what you and I might view as a never-ending torrent of crap from both Hollywood and most of the gaming industry, others view as a wonderful rainbow tinged cascade of entertainment.
Of course they're wrong and we're right. Right?
If Bethesda's representatives have an issue with that then they should just contest the application.
This may be a stupid question, but isn't that accomplished by the lawsuit? Or are you implying that they should contest it in some other fashion? Contrary to popular opinion, a lawsuit is not always a middle finger extended to the accused. It can simply be a "we need to defend this and this is how the legal system dictates our defence should proceed".
When social networks enable a segment of the population to challenge an oppressive government in Europe, those social networks are vilified.
Oh what a load of crap. You're seriously suggesting that for the average person on the street the British government is as oppressed as some of those in the Middle East? You also (incorrectly) assume that this was about challenging the government. The looters and rioters who were interviewed on TV, and who have given statements in court, have had surprisingly little to say (i.e. absolutely nothing) about their motivations other than "I wanted things for free so I took them". Save yourself some time and don't bother posting several paragraphs below ridiculous hyperbole. People stop reading at that point.
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