#Copyrights Content

[dashdotshows]

[start id: a black and white drawing cropped from p.29 of the Usborne Guide to Computer and Video Games (1982). The image shows a chessboard with lights and mechanical arm built in.

Image caption reads: "The robot arm on this chess-board makes all the computer's moves, and removes your pieces when the computer captures them. If the computer loses the game, it flings its arm about, flashes its lights and shrieks." end id.]

I assumed this emotionally dysregulated chess robot was just a 1980s fever dream, but apparently it exists, and glories in the name of "The Novag Robot Adversary":

Quoth the gorgeously Web 1.0 (but still updating in 2023?!) Chess Computer UK:

The Novag Robot Adversary is the most iconic of chess computers. There are several reasons. Firstly, for a product of 1982, its startling futuristic appearance. Secondly the robot arm which in terms of robotic character, comparative speed and range of movement is extraordinary for a consumer product. Thirdly the variety of functions - including autoplay, automatic setting up of the pieces for a new game, trace and review, best move, sound, lights, printer support, and not forgetting the tantrums produced by the ‘emotions’ button which involve waving of the arm, flashing lights and noisy sound. These functions all contribute towards a very impressive and entertaining machine, which was outstanding when it was first sold, and has not been bettered since.

That page also has videos of the machine in action, including this heart-rending footage of it losing its shit:

I am inordinately happy to learn about this.

[spoonbenders]

never trust a mf whos always going on about the merits of copyright law

[comfys]

'Apple' Store

[ravensvalley]

#Ownership&Copyright

I know that most Artists work very hard to make a perfect creative work to their own eyes and than when ready, willing to let it go public because they're proud of their accomplishment. And when those creative works are not respected, it is simply like being stabed for Owners.

It's important to respect Copyright Law by obtaining permission or a license when using someone else's creative work, giving the proper attribution.

So that is why sometimes I'm not reacting to some publications and in worst case scenario, I must unfollow or even block some accounts. I cannot afford to jeopardize my account. It is particularly important to encourage innovation and protect the rights of Creators of any kind of works.

To me Ownership and Copyright Law = respect for everyone; anywhere around the World.

[markscherz]

hi I just wanted to let you know that that “frog dump” set of artworks you reblogged is a reposter posting other people’s art without credit (and since you’re so on top of crediting with frog photography etc I thought you would want to know!)

That’s a great point, anon—easy to get complacent with this on tumblr, but I bet the artists themselves are not thrilled about that. I have un-reblogged. Thanks for keeping me alert!

[suzuki-ecstar]

[laurasbailey]

i'm surprised critical role didn't update their content policy after they released beacon

[rongzhi]

did your youtube account/douyin playlist disappear?

Still there!

A couple of compilations have been removed by copyright strikes, though. Unfortunately when one MCN copyright strikes a single section, it takes the whole compilation down.

[saturngalore]

it’s kinda wild that we gotta have “undergroud” sites and apps just to download early access and permanent access cc now 😭 like isn’t that ridiculous ???? this aint even illegal shit but some expensive ass pixels 😭😭😭😭

[museaway]

there are some days when no matter how good the music or the company or the food, no matter how comfortable you are or how much tea you make, no matter what friends are online, you just feel miserable.

[eightdoctor]

maybe copyright law is a good thing

[made-nondescript]

the worst thing about modern youtube (aside from the monthly updates that somehow make search even worse) is the fact that everyone who posts feels like they have to be a content creator to do so. it's so hard to find normal speedpaints anymore without them having narration and/or being a short and people keep deleting their old ones orz i am relying on 11 year old homestuck speedpaints for vibes man

[sator-the-wanderer]

I was going to ask why there's no Moomin fanzine planned, but then realised that Moomin Oy Ltd would probably take it down in less than a second 😔

[uselessdancedata]

maybe this is just me being a skeptic but i really hate how social media-oriented yagp has been getting in recent years. it's my fault for always clicking on their story but damn

[ghastimafrix]

oh also for the record uh. speaking of warrior cats. lol lmao. fuck coolabi, fuck alibaba, and fuck the wcue devs