Random links about copyright

[mdlbear]

Let's start with the links:

Major Canadian artists reject suing fans and crippling CDs (at BoingBoing, pointing to the Canadian Music Creators Coalition:

1. Suing Our Fans is Destructive and Hypocritical
2. Digital Locks are Risky and Counterproductive
3. Cultural Policy Should Support Actual Canadian Artists

Consumer Electronics Association ad campaign slams RIAA, again at BoingBoing, pointing to this page at the EFF. You really have to see the image to appreciate it.

Finally, two LJ articles, here (tigertoy) and here (billroper).

I'll probably throw my own hat into the conversational ring at some point. And don't even get me started on software patents.