Dwell On It » Rights

The humble trademark

Tateru Nino — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:10:36 +0000

Trademarks are poor misunderstood things.

Way back when, trademarks were called hallmarks, makers’ marks, earmarks and brands.

The property dichotomy

Tateru Nino — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:27:13 +0000

Intellectual property is a funny thing. That’s funny-strange, not funny-ha-ha – although I imagine that depends a little on your perspective.

You see intellectual property has an unfortunate name, because it isn’t actually property in the conventional sense and doesn’t conform to the same rules that govern other kinds of tangible or intangible property.


Ads by Project Wonderful! Your ad here, right now: $0

Schrödinger goes shopping

Tateru Nino — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:29:06 +0000

The last time I clearly remember buying software was sometime in the 1980s. Oh, I still go to stores and pay for software, over and over – and so do you, but if you read the EULAs closely, you’ll find that the makers would have it that you are not purchasing anything at all.

You might think you bought it, but as far as they’re concerned, you’re making a contract, not buying a product.


Ads by Project Wonderful! Your ad here, right now: $0

Why I like Imprudence

Tateru Nino — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:07:13 +0000

A bunch of people ask me fairly often why I’m so keen on the Imprudence viewer for Second Life. This is why.


Ads by Project Wonderful! Your ad here, right now: $0

How to tell if you actually own something

Tateru Nino — Sat, 30 May 2009 13:02:52 +0000

Really. Because it is actually a bit harder to figure out than it looks. A lot of what we’re accustomed to thinking of as owned property isn’t necessarily what we think it is, and there’s an especial implication for virtual environments like Second Life.


Ads by Project Wonderful! Your ad here, right now: $0

Your right to enter privately-owned land

Seshat Czeret — Fri, 29 May 2009 08:04:02 +0000

Guest post by Seshat Czeret

Your right to enter privately-owned land …

You don’t have one.

“i didnt do anything
you are a corrupt land owner i did nothing wrong
No orbits.
No attacks.”

“As with the fleshworld, individuals have the right to determine what behaviour is acceptable on their land.”

“Agreed”

“Disrupting a class – especially intentionally – is not acceptable on this land. You are politely requested to leave.”

How to — How to tell if you believe in freedom of speech

Tateru Nino — Thu, 14 May 2009 07:20:54 +0000

Here’s a simple little exercise to tell if you are actually a believer in freedom of speech, or not. It’s a simple thing you can do yourself, though you may be disappointed with the actual results.