http://www.journalfen.net/community/fandom_wank/1241401.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7rg8C8w5ZY

His attitude is very arrogant. “Sue everyone” and “protect your brand”

are fighting words. the latter showing what he really cares about. Real artists care as long as they get exposure. Though naturally they want compensation as long as people are willing to pay for music.

If Simmons took a more humble approach rather than the “FUCK YOU STOP STEALING MY BRAND” I dont think he’d be an active target. The fact he refers to his music as a brand says a lot about what he really thinks of his music. He doesnt see it as an art, he sees it as a cash cow and marketing thing.

No surprise, KISS was never really that good. They were alright at best, but they cannot hold a candle to other groups of the era when it comes to talent.

computer fraud – completely different from stealing – nevertheless still a crime.

Just because something isn’t exactly the same as stealing doesn’t say anything about it being any more or less legal. Thats a common misconception you guys can’t seem to get out of your heads.

There is of course a reason some of the right holders want everyone to think of copyright, trademarks, patents … as of just another kind of property. It would extent their control beyond the limitations (eg. fair use) the creators of law intentionally introduced for immaterial goods. For one, they want to get rid of things like fair use (which I’m paying for with a “tax” on every CDROM, DVD, burner device, copy machine, printer …).

That is an entirely different concept with tangible ramifications. Copying something, which leaves no trace nor deficit, is nothing like switching a flag to destroy someone’s life savings, which leaves an enormous trace and deficit.