Though their motivations may not be so philanthropic, at least consumer electronics corporations are on the side of the people like you and I. After all, they know that consumers will not purchase crippled, copy-protected products. Hopefully, this will result in a somewhat more balanced result when laws are passed. Call me cynical, but I feel that the Hollywood lobby's advantage is quite large and the laws will likely get passed.

This is guide is written by slashdot readers for slashdot readers. Got a suggestion? suggest it by replying this discussion thread Useful Advice: 1. Do not touch or attempt to touch a UFO that has landed. Passing through the Earth's atmosphere the skin of the craft will be hot. There is also a possibility of radiation. There is also a chance of steam being produced from the heated hull at the landing site. 2. Do not stand under a hovering UFO at low altitude. There is a possibility of radiation danger. 3. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CONTACT ALIENS if they appear, any movement on your part may constitute an act of aggression. If possible, back away VERY slowly. Make no gestures what so ever. 4. Note the shape and size of the craft, use nearby objects for a size comparison. 5. If you can take some photographs but ... BE VERY CAREFUL. Flash photography may be seen as an act of agression, and could even have harmful effects on the aliens. The use of a tripod might also be confused with a dangerous weapon. 6. Do not touch any artifact from an alien spacecraft, the artifact may be dangerous, leave this to the authorites. 7. Do not attempt sex with the aliens. Alien fluids might have acid or other undesirables. by TrollBurger #575126 8. Get away from the area QUICKLY. Inform the local authorites or the military. 9. If you a wound or illness, present it to the aliens in a manner that shows you are hurt. Many aliens have healing powers in their appendages. by scotch #102596 10. Do not attempt to shoot at alien craft. Not only is this a direct act of agression, but many alien ships employ powerful sheilding which can deflect a bullet or shot directly towards you, which may lead to injuries. Less Useful Advice: 1. Offer the aliens a burger. They've just been on a trip that must have taken many millions of lightyears, they're probably hungry. by TrollBurger #575126 2. Don't tell the aliens about Slashdot, Jerry Springer, and America. The aliens are probably trying to find intelligent life. 3. To aid future human/alien dialog, attempt to communicate the rotation period of an electron in a hydrogen atom, using dance. This is the intergalactic Roseta Stone. 4. Attempt to sneeze on the aliens. This is just to show that "War of the Worlds" was a CROCK OF SHIT! 5. Explain to them about area 51, and how we shot down, and experimented on one of their own. (THIS MIGHT BE DANGEROUS). 6. Offer to show them an anal probe (if you have one handy). (OPTIONAL) 7. If the alien seems upset, offer to rub its head gently. Not only will this ease a tense situation, it will bring you good luck. by scotch #102596