Is Code Free Speech?
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@thewheels
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Yep. Not like these types of files weren't available elsewhere all along.
Not sure Cody Wilson has hurt or helped by making the case that he did. Everybody's fear mongering the crap out of it now.
Not sure Cody Wilson has hurt or helped by making the case that he did. Everybody's fear mongering the crap out of it now.
I think that it is. I also think it's a more complex issue than the question implies though.
Deplorable Me
.700 Nitro Express
Who needs "code" to manufacture a homemade firearm? Could be a hard copy blue print or just fundamental mechanical skills. Code is nothing more than the evolution of an idea.
ManrisFrack
6.5 Creedmoor
I don't think it pertains to this subject. Wilson and the rest are trying to share the modern equivalent of blueprints. Those files can do NOTHING on their own. They need, at a minimum, another piece of software and a printer compatible with that software. The files are basically information, knowledge - nothing more.
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kev74
20×102mm Vulcan
Yes it is a free speech issue.
I think the left is legitimately freaked out about this - more than their normal fear mongering.
I wonder what they'd say about the unlicensed ammo factory in my basement?
I think the left is legitimately freaked out about this - more than their normal fear mongering.
I wonder what they'd say about the unlicensed ammo factory in my basement?
ManrisFrack
6.5 Creedmoor
Yeah, I worded that poorly. It is a free speech issue but the question is 'Is sharing information or knowledge protected?' When you frame the question that way the answer is obviously 'Yes'.
"Code" could refer to a malicious executable which might not be protected (or maybe it is, especially if it's uncompiled). I think that using the term "code" needlessly confuses the issue and it works in statists' favor.
The scary thing about this is that it boils down to an assault on our right to create things, develop and share knowledge without the permission of government. It is the natural progression of the nanny state mentality that has been allowed for too long.
"Code" could refer to a malicious executable which might not be protected (or maybe it is, especially if it's uncompiled). I think that using the term "code" needlessly confuses the issue and it works in statists' favor.
The scary thing about this is that it boils down to an assault on our right to create things, develop and share knowledge without the permission of government. It is the natural progression of the nanny state mentality that has been allowed for too long.
BDinPutnam
.475 A&M Magnum
You correction pretty much nails it I think.
The answer here is yes, in no small part because the use of these plans violate no existing laws.
See also the Anarchist's Cookbook. The text is very clearly free speech. The application of the advice therein may not be.
Also see: Mein Kampf, Das Kapital, and the Little Red Book, amongst others.
The answer here is yes, in no small part because the use of these plans violate no existing laws.
See also the Anarchist's Cookbook. The text is very clearly free speech. The application of the advice therein may not be.
Also see: Mein Kampf, Das Kapital, and the Little Red Book, amongst others.
Acer-m14
20×102mm Vulcan
this was back in the mid 90's .. when there was no internet .. it was BBS .. 2400 baud modems dial in and download
Anarchist's Cookbook like stuff on CD .. passing it along ..
this CD series had it all back then .. the Adult stuff was more for the graphic of shit from wars and just murders .. .. hangings , be-headings .. old B&W photos
Anarchist's Cookbook like stuff on CD .. passing it along ..
this CD series had it all back then .. the Adult stuff was more for the graphic of shit from wars and just murders .. .. hangings , be-headings .. old B&W photos
Phazer
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This was adjudicated years ago with regards to DVD encryption.
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