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Originally Posted by ikaris
In the most simple breakdown, what they're looking for is a general "tax" that will be added onto what ISPs charge for internet access. Of course we know that the ISPs will directly pass of this charge to us. I'm not sure if they've exactly stated that's what they want, but I think that we can construe that that's the direction they're going.
Much like the blank CD tax. Basically a cash grab. Complete and utter garbage.
EDIT: oops I see that Bobblehead has already stated this.
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Ah, I see. Thanks.
I'm generally for "funding the arts", but this this stinks like feet. It's like paying for the right to not buy something.
Now I'm wondering if there is a way I can get in on it. It is the internet after all, so anyone can put stuff on it.
In fact, I just had an idea. Any Canadian out there is
not reading this post owes me a penny. It is 100% Canadian content after all. It is my artistic output and I deserve to be compensated if people aren't willing to read it.