[thelist] To those ones who can't wait (is: IP theft)

[.jeff]

miriam,

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> From: Miriam Frost
>
> > No, it was a forced, non-consensual relationship. It
> > may not be physical violence, but it is a use of
> > force: "I can do this, and I bet you can't stop me."
>
> Errrm. OK.
> Nevermind.
> Forget it.
> If you're going to equate someone stupidly posting a
> screengrab - which they shouldn't have done - with
> someone knocking my teeth out with their fist? Well.
> Allllllllrighty then.
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on the contrary.  *you* are equating his use of the word "violence" with
knocking teeth in.  however, that's only one of the definitions of
violence*.

1. Physical force exerted for the purpose of violating,
   damaging, or abusing: crimes of violence
2. The act or an instance of violent action or behavior.

i think he's using "violence" with regard to the following definition:

4. Abusive or unjust exercise of power

* http://www.dictionary.com/cgi-bin/dict.pl?term=violence

in this instance he's spot on with his use of the word.  intellectual
property has been stolen.  the non-disclosure agreement has been violated.
apple has every right to pursue the offender for damages.


btw, all of you participating in this "is it 'violence'" thread owe tips.
pay up!


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thanks,

.jeff

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