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"Three Strikes" To Go Ahead In Britain 294

Posted by Soulskill on Wednesday October 28, 2009 @10:13AM from the follow-the-money dept.

David Gerard writes "Lord Peter Mandelson has carefully ignored the Gowers Report and the Carter Report, instead taking the advice of his good friend David Geffen and announcing that 'three strikes and you're out' will become law in Britain. The Open Rights Group has, of course, hit the roof. Oh, and never mind MI5 and the police pointing out that widespread encryption will become normal, hampering their efforts to keep up with little things like impending terrorist atrocities. Still, worth it to stop a few Lily Allen tracks being shared, right?"

Comment Re:What the hell? (Score 1) 779

by Hartley on Sunday December 21, 2008 @01:02AM (#26189007) Attached to: Diskeeper Accused of Scientology Indoctrination

The Cult of Scientology doesn't go to court to win cases, it goes to court to spend money, more money and yet more money (plus, taxpayers money) until its opponents run out of money and give up. This always works because L Ron Hubbard said it would always work, even when it doesn't work. In short, don't expect logic from fanatics.

Comment Re:An inside view of the Scientology reality tunne (Score 1) 891

by Hartley on Friday January 25, 2008 @10:58AM (#22181358) Attached to: Internet Group Declares War on Scientology

Thanks for that personal comment on the cult. If you haven't already done so, you might consider visiting and contributing to the website 'Through the Door'
http://alley.ethercat.com/door/index.html
which explores the thoughts of people who have participated in the Church of Scientology in a structured interview format. There is also a message board for ex-members, but you may have already found that:
http://www.forum.exscn.net/index.php

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