Date: 14 Dec 2010
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Tags: Fundraiser,Jimmy Wales,Sue Gardner,Wikimedia,Wikipedia
Blog,Wikipedia
Posted by: Dan
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Tags: Fundraiser,Jimmy Wales,Sue Gardner,Wikimedia,Wikipedia
Blog,Wikipedia
Posted by: Dan
Except for those readers living in a cave, you've probably been to Wikipedia in the past two months and seen the banners for our annual fundraiser. I'd like to use this blog post to throw out a couple "behind-the-scenes" tidbits of information about the fundraiser and about Wikipedia itself. First, for those of you who aren't really all that familiar with Wikipedia outside casual use, or never...
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Gamepolitics has an interesting piece (not written by me) linking to an article about Microsoft's Russian anti-piracy enforcement backlash. Interestingly, the source of the piece comes from the American University, Washington College of Law Intellectual Property Brief, which I co-founded and was the first Senior Web Editor. I still host the IP Brief today, pro bono. Kudos to them for making it to GP!
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Date: 25 Sep 2010
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Tags: autodesk v. vernor,copyright,first sale,GamePolitics
GamePolitics,Portfolio
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Tags: autodesk v. vernor,copyright,first sale,GamePolitics
GamePolitics,Portfolio
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I've written a fairly long and rather controversial analysis of Autodesk v. Vernor, and its potential impact on the games industry over at Gamepolitics. The general consensus developing is that the lawyers agree with me and the non-lawyers disagree. What are your thoughts on the decision?
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A bit delayed, but I have an article up from late last week discussing AAFES and Gamestop's decision that "out of respect for our past and present men and women in uniform we will not carry Medal of Honor in any of our AAFES based stores". As a combat veteran and a gamer, I am disgusted and appalled by this attempt at censorship by AAFES bureaucrats that have not been subjected to the dangers and risks...
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For those PAX attendees looking forward to my panel on Legal Issues in Gaming, we're scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 5 at 3:30pm in the Wolfman Theater. If you are an iOS user, consider picking up "The Conventionist" (it's free) and downloading the PAX plugin. You can then build a customized schedule, set an alarm for the panel, check the latest information, get a map, and all sorts of useful little...
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I have a new article up at Gamepolitics.com, expanding a bit further on their previous story regarding the FCC's announcement that it rejected a plan that would bring free broadband internet to 95% of the country. The reasons behind that rejection may be more complicated than you might think. Check it out here.
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Although I'm still slogging my way through the (admittedly pretty awesome) singleplayer campaign on Starcraft II, I did take some time to cover the launch week sales numbers. It seems to be the hot button topic to try and predict how well Starcraft II will do this year. My predictions are being revised upward a little bit, and I think it has a fair chance of doing 5 million worldwide, with the key factor...
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Though I didn't write the article, GamePolitics has a great bit of coverage on the response to the FBI demand letter we got at Wikimedia. You can view the response letter here, while the Wikipedia article in question is available here.
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Details are a bit sketchy right now, but allegations are surfacing that the shake up in the IGDA leadership has something to do with the major restructuring of the organization, recently announced by board members Wendy Despain and Gordon Bellamy. Personally, I'm not convinced yet. Joshua Caulfield is apparently moving on to a new ED position elsewhere, which makes me think he wasn't forced out and the timing...
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I have a new article up at Gamepolitics.com discussing the regrettable situation surrounding Jessi Slaughter and her family. It explores whether anti-cyberbullying games could have taught her and her family how to use the internet safely.
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