PROSA From United States of America, joined Oct 2001, 5439 posts, RR: 5 Posted (6 years 7 months 6 days 8 hours ago) and read 1744 times:
This is so absurd, I thought it had to be a joke - but it isn't:
But in the Los Angeles area, Scouts will now be able to earn their stripes by proselytizing about the evils of copyright piracy.
Officials with the local Boy Scouts and the Motion Picture Assn. of America on Friday unveiled the Respect Copyrights Activity Patch — emblazoned with a large circle "C" copyright sign along with a film reel and musical notes.
Cadet57 From United States of America, joined Jul 2005, 9081 posts, RR: 34 Reply 2, posted (6 years 7 months 6 days 7 hours ago) and read 1700 times:
Did anyone catch these?
Quote: and visiting a video-sharing website to identify which materials are copyrighted. They may also watch a movie and discuss how people behind the scenes would be harmed if the film were pirated.
Quote: In addition, the Scouts agreed to search Internet file-sharing sites and turn in sites and users they see violating the law.
Jesus, its boy scout Vigilantism.... This is really stupid. I for one am appalled at the Boy Scouts idea to launch this. I, as an eagle scout am very disappointed in what is basicly teaching kids "rat out your commie-pinko slut file sharing friends"
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DeltaGator From United States of America, joined Sep 2005, 6341 posts, RR: 16 Reply 3, posted (6 years 7 months 6 days 7 hours ago) and read 1685 times:
Quoting Cadet57 (Reply 2): They may also watch a movie and discuss how people behind the scenes would be harmed if the film were pirated.
I remember some ad that the MPAA ran before the trailers a few years back where some stage hand was crying about how movie piracy was costing him money. Not exactly sure how that happens since he gets paid as the movie is being filmed. Last time I checked the grips and gaffers don't get a percentage of the gross.
As for the Boy Scouts...real great badge to offer. Do you get an oak leaf cluster or something if you turn in one of your scouting buddies?
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LTBEWR From United States of America, joined Jan 2004, 12335 posts, RR: 12 Reply 7, posted (6 years 7 months 6 days 4 hours ago) and read 1581 times:
First of all, this is not a Boy Scout Merit Badge, but rather an activity badge that doesn't count toward Eagle requirement. To me it isn't a bad idea to educate young people of the issues of copyright and trademark violations, especially as to the ease and often abuse of many young teens to illegally download music and videos. It does tie in with the ethics that the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) tries to teach.
As to the ban of adult and openly known homosexuals as adult leaders in BSA groups, I believe that there is a confusion of 2 very different situations - of homosexuals and those who sexually assault minor boys. To me this is in part due to the liability and related insurance issues and a number of well documented cases of sexual assault of minor boys by adult scout leaders. For several years now, to be a registered adult leader involved with the BSA, one can be subject to a criminal check to see if one has any criminal records, especially as to sexual crimes.
PlymSpotter From Spain, joined Jun 2004, 11129 posts, RR: 63 Reply 8, posted (6 years 7 months 6 days 3 hours ago) and read 1573 times:
Quoting LTBEWR (Reply 7): To me it isn't a bad idea to educate young people of the issues of copyright and trademark violations, especially as to the ease and often abuse of many young teens to illegally download music and videos. It does tie in with the ethics that the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) tries to teach.
Thats exactly what I was thinking when I read the news item. It is after all breaking the law to steal music, and I can imagine that probably 90% of kids don't even realise this is the case.
L-188 From United States of America, joined Jul 1999, 29350 posts, RR: 62 Reply 9, posted (6 years 7 months 6 days 3 hours ago) and read 1538 times:
Quoting LTBEWR (Reply 7): To me it isn't a bad idea to educate young people of the issues of copyright and trademark violations, especially as to the ease and often abuse of many young teens to illegally download music and videos. It does tie in with the ethics that the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) tries to teach
Agree completely.
My only concern is that they are teaching the MPAA's version of copyright law, not what copyright law actually says.
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Srbmod From United States of America, joined Mar 2001, 16888 posts, RR: 51 Reply 11, posted (6 years 7 months 6 days 1 hour ago) and read 1495 times:
This Eagle Scout has to say that really is the lamest Boy Scout badge ever. Non-merit badge special patches are supposed to be something unique to be earned, (Like from Philmont, Sea Base, Nat'l Jamboree, or the High Adventure program at some Scout Camps) this one is just stupid.
NWOrientDC10 From United States of America, joined Mar 2005, 1389 posts, RR: 4 Reply 13, posted (6 years 7 months 5 days 21 hours ago) and read 1434 times:
Quoting MainMAN (Reply 1): The innocence of childhood.........gone forever!
Yes
The "big five" are using the Boy Scouts to do their work for them (for free, probably). Sounds like big business at work. I guess profits can be maximized by having people work for free.
DavestanKSAN From United States of America, joined Sep 2005, 1678 posts, RR: 15 Reply 14, posted (6 years 7 months 5 days 21 hours ago) and read 1425 times:
Next is the Junior Minute Men Merit Badge.
I can just see a kid in a Boy Scout uniform telling an illegal immigrant "Stop in your tracks mister or I'm gunna Pine Wood Derby your ass."
Dave
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