Internet Preparations

E-Trade or Internet Business is changing. This does not have to be threatening, yet prepare. Government is regulating internet policies and lawsuits are springing up constantly. Summarizing verdicts and noticing trends in changes no one knows what will happen. I hope censorship stays off the internet.

Highlights on court cases include Napster. Musicians established people cannot simply post their registrations and copyrights on the internet for nonprofit or other motivations. Meanwhile a website slandering a website with an interest in Big Foot is exempt because the slander advertises Big Foot enthusiasts.

BMG, Warner and other Music Companies are closing any account posting copyright without permission. Television Stations and Film Companies are also joining in to close accounts posting copyright without permission, yet they cannot collect on the offense because it is advertising. The Fair Information Act will not protect private accounts. Posting the entire Rolling Stones musical collection online for future generations equals the removal of all videos.

Several internet companies are aware of the problem. The pandemic of lawsuits is endless. It is anyone's guess how this will end. I strongly believe SEC Laws are a major force in determining what is fair; ergo, it is time to start reading up on brick-and-mortar laws. In issues like posting videos by other artists, a person can share it with a friend by mentioning the name or sending it with privacy settings. Posting it publicly and trying to make money without permission is the definition of Internet Piracy.

Most people do not know Weird Al Yankovic asks permission before spoofing music and videos. Anyone with literal interpretations should delete videos before deletion. There are already several cases wherein people thought they would change the words to make a unique contribution. They are out-of-business. On another note changing words and music equals unique content.

ISPs will probably remain tax free. There is reason to believe internet blogging and vlogging replaces the Liberal Press. The Liberal Press is public stations with amateur productions that are usually filmed in a basement or elementary school auditorium. Internet is accessible to everyone so it reduces costs, and tax subsidies to a camera. A person only needs a house or to reserve a room at Public Libraries.

It is less expensive to give more people a voice though incentive assists with realities of life. If upgrading memory costs a couple hundred dollars is a friendly website worth time and money?

Advertisers do not want to be associated with pornography, illegal behavior or anything harmful. Censorship regulations might be a future discussion. Businesses must protect themselves from lawsuits. Violent and controversial topics negatively impact their image.

WAHA is growing in popularity, yet businesses only want to pay for something with value. A new issue is whether or not a person is a volunteer when working forty hours a weeks. Forty hours is a paid job. I believe people working over ten hours a week should receive minimum wage. Current laws state volunteer work is established upon consent. Whenever a person agrees to the terms of service they agree to all terms.

There are multiple sides to this argument. Several people use the internet as a tool for regular life. It is not a job. It is relaxation. People utilize online programs to establish a reputation in art, writing and film-making. The initial time to become popular might include several hours of unpaid work before gaining enough support to exceed minimum wage through sales or recognition. It is a decision individuals make because the opportunity is so attractive.

If posting to the internet is a job and online employees were paid hourly costs for internet sites increases. Since Owners have to pay overhead and become selective about whom they are willing to pay to breakeven. Eventually the Liberal Press has limitations. People can view, yet not post unless they are employees or have a license to post on the internet. Everything becomes as rigid as applying to a Music Company or Art Gallery. Free speech and global networking becomes an activity for the wealthy and affluent.

Perspectives and needs of the average users are a consideration for Judges. Remain aware of changes. Internet is successful in advertising; therefore, it will continue to grow. Free-market choices resolve issues like preferring companies with philanthropy goals. These debates and lawsuits will establish the future of the internet. Begin thinking about ideal rules and regulations, because what is happening now will affect the future.

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