Club 30's "Kill The Boredom Demon" Jive Pad, 53rd Edition
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Ok ok new jive pad
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The reader states that Odex is not the dist for everything and some are even unlicensed in the 1st place
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There are alot of unlicensed onesOriginally posted by sbst275:The reader states that Odex is not the dist for everything and some are even unlicensed in the 1st place
That was why I brought up the future earning bit coz it is not far to penalise someone for something that may not even come in
Anyway it's a total boycott and AV pointed up some R1 DVDs are brought in by ODEX
Not touching those too! -
Anyway...
MP Chiam See Tong has talked abt the upgrading to ZB reporters... He said that if we wanna talk abt equality, then opposition wards should also enjoy the new upgrading plans as well
Ok... I've checked, Potong Pasir is not indicated with the dot at the map presented yesterday -
yeah but as long as you dl an anime covered by odex they will come.Originally posted by sbst275:The reader states that Odex is not the dist for everything and some are even unlicensed in the 1st place
but odex is really threading on a thin line.
we'll snap that line.
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Heard they recently reduced the prices like crazy for the anime recently... Prices that you never get to see last timeOriginally posted by elindra:There are alot of unlicensed ones
That was why I brought up the future earning bit coz it is not far to penalise someone for something that may not even come in
Anyway it's a total boycott and AV pointed up some R1 DVDs are brought in by ODEX
Not touching those too! -
pinkybear, about ham murderer, bunch of us were at the medical hall after lunch contemplating buying peanuts for snacks when we came across some soap which may help..
there is this sulphur soap which is supposed to totally disinfect and kill body odour... i think at $6.90 a cake, it's a steal for fresh air...
make him buy it and use it.. the most that could happen is that he could be killed by the sulphur?
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Anime downloads: Grey areas
More clarity needed with regard to important issues relating to the Odex case
Letter from Toh Hsia Yee
The recent attempt by Singapore distributor Odex to halt illegal downloads of Japanese animation raises many hard questions which need to be answered.
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Foremost, it was reported that Odex had sought the identities of 1,000 subscribers from each Internet service provider. Based on the the reported compensation of between $3,000 and $5,000 per person, this would net Odex something between $9 million and $15 million.
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Is this sum to compensate royalties, investigation costs or administration charges?
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Is it also Odex's prerogative to impose a 10-per-cent interest rate on instalment arrangements for people — often minors — who cannot afford such payment?
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Second, Odex is not the sole distributor of all Japanese animation in Singapore. Poh Kim and Blue Max also license popular series such as Bleach and Naruto respectively, while some titles remain completely unlicensed.
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Unfortunately, there is no way for the average Internet user to know which series come under Odex. Its website is perennially under construction and the only unofficial list is one compiled by netizens on Wikipedia.
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How can Singaporeans respect Odex's copyrights when they do not even know what Odex has rights over?
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In addition, an extensive list of licensed Japanese animation can be found on the website of Anti-Video Piracy Association Singapore, or Avpas.
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However, it appears from visits to local shops around Singapore that most of these series are simply not, if ever, released for sale.
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A reasonable production time-lag is acceptable but when the wait is four years and counting, this business practice becomes rather dubious.
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Lastly, Odex explained that it was compelled to take further action when rampant downloading persisted even after Odex sent letters to 17 illegal downloaders in May this year.
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Does this mean that those who heeded the warning will not be penalised if they stopped promptly from May?
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It is imperative that these issues are addressed if Singapore wishes to remain a clear, transparent and intellectual property-abiding nation. The law must be respected but should never be exploited.
More clarity needed with regard to important issues relating to the Odex case
More clarity needed with regard to important issues relating to the Odex case
Letter from Toh Hsia Yee
The recent attempt by Singapore distributor Odex to halt illegal downloads of Japanese animation raises many hard questions which need to be answered.
.
Foremost, it was reported that Odex had sought the identities of 1,000 subscribers from each Internet service provider. Based on the the reported compensation of between $3,000 and $5,000 per person, this would net Odex something between $9 million and $15 million.
.
Is this sum to compensate royalties, investigation costs or administration charges?
.
Is it also Odex's prerogative to impose a 10-per-cent interest rate on instalment arrangements for people — often minors — who cannot afford such payment?
.
Second, Odex is not the sole distributor of all Japanese animation in Singapore. Poh Kim and Blue Max also license popular series such as Bleach and Naruto respectively, while some titles remain completely unlicensed.
.
Unfortunately, there is no way for the average Internet user to know which series come under Odex. Its website is perennially under construction and the only unofficial list is one compiled by netizens on Wikipedia.
.
How can Singaporeans respect Odex's copyrights when they do not even know what Odex has rights over?
.
In addition, an extensive list of licensed Japanese animation can be found on the website of Anti-Video Piracy Association Singapore, or Avpas.
.
However, it appears from visits to local shops around Singapore that most of these series are simply not, if ever, released for sale.
.
A reasonable production time-lag is acceptable but when the wait is four years and counting, this business practice becomes rather dubious.
.
Lastly, Odex explained that it was compelled to take further action when rampant downloading persisted even after Odex sent letters to 17 illegal downloaders in May this year.
.
Does this mean that those who heeded the warning will not be penalised if they stopped promptly from May?
.
It is imperative that these issues are addressed if Singapore wishes to remain a clear, transparent and intellectual property-abiding nation. The law must be respected but should never be exploited -
what is R1?Originally posted by elindra:There are alot of unlicensed ones
That was why I brought up the future earning bit coz it is not far to penalise someone for something that may not even come in
Anyway it's a total boycott and AV pointed up some R1 DVDs are brought in by ODEX
Not touching those too! -
I think they are catching for all anime from what I seeOriginally posted by stellazio:yeah but as long as you dl an anime covered by odex they will come.
but odex is really threading on a thin line.
we'll snap that line.
As I've said bef, it may end up sound the death knell for anime here in SG -
R1 code la
Those from USA
Bear can I have a brand or picture of the soap
Wah liao the smell is ><" !!!! -
and if you look at the complete list of companies that the anti video privacy thing started by Odex represents, you'll realise that they can sue you for titles that they dun even have the licenses for.Originally posted by stellazio:yeah but as long as you dl an anime covered by odex they will come.
but odex is really threading on a thin line.
we'll snap that line.
e.g. Naruto is licensed by blue max but the company that produced it has authorised Odex to act on their behalf.
so either way hong kan liao -
I think it's a loopholeOriginally posted by av98m:and if you look at the complete list of companies that the anti video privacy thing started by Odex represents, you'll realise that they can sue you for titles that they dun even have the licenses for.
e.g. Naruto is licensed by blue max but the company that produced it has authorised Odex to act on their behalf.
so either way hong kan liao
Cos it's done under Odex's name... -
Not at all shops.Originally posted by sbst275:Heard they recently reduced the prices like crazy for the anime recently... Prices that you never get to see last time
The poh kims I went to the prices still like fuck leh -
need to find more direct download sites since http downloads is safer and harder to check.Originally posted by av98m:and if you look at the complete list of companies that the anti video privacy thing started by Odex represents, you'll realise that they can sue you for titles that they dun even have the licenses for.
e.g. Naruto is licensed by blue max but the company that produced it has authorised Odex to act on their behalf.
so either way hong kan liao
am willing to pay for supscrition service.. -
i go look tomorrow.. send you MMS or something
i think the medical hall walking distance from your area should also have.. these things are not uncommon..Originally posted by elindra:R1 code la
Those from USA
Bear can I have a brand or picture of the soap
Wah liao the smell is ><" !!!! -
Media Destruction Authority...
when they have to ban local critically acclaimed movies, you KNOW we're in troubleOriginally posted by av98m: -
actually, think about this..
if there is a concerted effort, using this as a platform, netizens could make this so fricken HUGE that MDA will be brough to its knees -
Originally posted by the Bear:Media Destruction Authority...
when they have to ban local critically acclaimed movies, you KNOW we're in trouble
someone should tell them it's cartoons for fucks sake
Hentai = cartoon too -
Actually sometimes I wonder how others see us in the media scene...
Too protective until everything is considered illegal? -
someone needs to write a nasty letter to the press about this.Originally posted by the Bear:actually, think about this..
if there is a concerted effort, using this as a platform, netizens could make this so fricken HUGE that MDA will be brough to its knees
if my shipment is ass-raped as well you can bet I'm going to raise hell -
I'm thinking of trying the links MG suggested especially since it is so much cheaper compared to Amazon
Too bad I'll be out in the boonies in USA if not I will go DVD shopping!!!! -
thats why our 1st class media is ranked 154th internationally.Originally posted by the Bear:Media Destruction Authority...
when they have to ban local critically acclaimed movies, you KNOW we're in trouble -
so you lose less money if your DVDs are badly scratched and packaging destroyed by the MDA?Originally posted by elindra:I'm thinking of trying the links MG suggested especially since it is so much cheaper compared to Amazon