Ain't too proud to beg...
Welcome TWiT Army, Engadgeteers, iLoungers, and others.
As you can see from our site, we're serious about taking the fight to Hollywood cartels and the Congress Members that are imposing an innovation tax. We've got a ton of great ideas on how we can impact elections this fall; sending iPods to Senators was just the first step.
Please consider making a contribution to IPac so we can continue to fight on your behalf. Although the Hollywood cartels doled out millions in 2004, on average each Member recieved very little. In many races a small amount of money spent can make a huge difference in the outcome.
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Just heard TWiT 49a. Great stuff! Unfortunately, I'm in Canada but this stuff affects me as well as our tech conglomerates use much the same schemes as the RIAA and MPAA - or they want to.
What can I do? How can I help? Support EFF Canada? What else?
Awesome, now can we please have some advertising banners, graphics, widgets etc to place on our sites to spread the word?
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red_eye,
You can get our banners and buttons here:
http://ipaction.org/campaigns/ipod/buttons.html
http://jailedforasong.com/copy_ad.html
This is a great idea. I think a tasteful bumper sticker is needed. Something like the logo on the title page with the web address? Just a thought...
I just listened to TWiT 49a.
You have my donation.
Keep up the fight!
Why iPods?!
MP3 players that have DRM and restrictive technology are surely the antithesis of this action. It seems ironic to me that you are sending creative-commons licensed material in the spirit of free licensing, contained on technology that is highly restrictive from a company intent on monopolising the portable music market.
It's an admirable venture, but the iPod is most definitely the *wrong* medium to deliver it.
Is there any chance you could offer an rss feed of this blog? I just discovered it today through TWiT's reference, and would like a way to aggrigate it into my newsreader.
The blog does have a RSS feed at:
http://ipaction.org/blog/atom.xml
Can you accept donations from Canadian citizens?
Your laws sometimes spill across the northern border.
Hey Canadians!
I'm afraid that you can't make a financial donation to IPac. The US rules on "foreign" donations are pretty unforgiving. As for action in Canada, I'd encourage you to check out Online Rights Canada (ORC). ORC isn't political like IPac, but it is definitely working on the same issues.
I heard your piece on TWiT and I was wondering about contributing man hours in lieu of money (I'm a college student). Please let us know if you need volunteers.
Can you be more specific about what legislation you are supporting or opposing, and what candidates you are endorsing? Once I see that I'll consider donating.
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