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From the 2019 Criminal Copyright Infringement Case, United States v. Gordon in the district of Maine.
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This post is not a request for Legal advice, only for legal theory discussion purposes. I think this is potentially an important question for civil and criminal copyright cases going forward.
Throughout my experience with the internet and social media, from using Facebook to Instagram to Twitter, Reddit is the platform where i have spent my most time with.
I remember the very first time I heard about Facebook and the excitement of creating my very first social media account in 2010 or 2011 (not quite sure), along with everyone's joyful experiences with it. However, after a couple of months of using it, I found a strange disconnect with it. The reality and social media persona were extremely different, and it wasn't genuine. The environment around Facebook at that time was such that almost everyone loved it and enjoyed using it daily, but I didn't. After deactivating my account, I was actually happier and in a much better place, even though I was taunted by most for not having an account at that time. A few years later, slowly, it resonated with a lot of others, and slowly even they found a huge disconnect from it.
I don't want to portray social media as a bad or a good thing, more like I just was'nt interested in it because it never felt genuine or authentic, atleast for me. Later on, I found myself enjoying anonymous platforms like 9gag and then discovering Reddit, which I have used for most of my internet life. It was then I learned about Aaron, who created this platform among other things, and also about his sad departure. Reddit isn't perfect; in fact, nowadays, it has more or less become like other social media algorithm junkie platforms. But for the most part, I found it genuine and authentic. I met people here who I resonated a lot with, as if I would meet them in real life. I learned a lot from various Reddit communities. Being anonymous can make the platform very hostile and can bring out the worst in people, but it also brings out the best as well, which is what I'm here for. It allowed me to open up beyond the social construct and discover myself. It allowed me to go to dark places and experience different aspects of my personality. I have grown immensely with Reddit.
But slowly, I have been finding myself distant from this platform as well because of the recent shenanigans among the IPO and the rise of AI greed. And I think that's good. I have become a much better person now, and it's time for me to move on from the internet lifestyle and give up social media completely as it's just become a cesspool of toxicity and misinformation hub.
Anyways, the reason I'm making this post is to acknowledge and appreciate Aaron Swartz's work. Throughout my experience with the internet, I have used many social media platforms and technology. But Reddit is the one that I have learned a lot from and made me become a much better person in general.
Thank you Aaron. You are one of the best pioneers of internet. With all the toxic news coming out in regards to the unethical uses of internet, your work is one of the reason why there is a hope that internet can be a good place and can be used for good reasons.
Just thought it might be good to remind this manifesto written by Aaron… Something he fought for, believed in and stood for 🕯️
The Aaron Swartz Podcast - Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kbBmPbQ9zU
The Aaron Swartz Podcast - Episode 1
Lisa Rein - Aaron Swartz Day
Andre Vinicius Leal Sobral - Aaron Swartz Institute (Brazil)
Timid Robot - Creative Commons
Episode 2: Aaron's Political Writings & Open Source Quantum Computing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JykmLHf6baI
This was a fantastic show with two awesome guests from Brazil’s Aaron Swartz Institute: Co-host Andre Vinicius Leal Sobral gave an analysis of Aaron’s political writings and Bruna Shinohara, PhD discussed Aaron & Open Source Quantum Computing. We had a great time and I’ll be putting up some amazing clips soon – see everyone on March 16th!
Does anyone know the truth about reddit real originator or founder, and why is he not mentioned as the creator. Is this just another forbidden subject on reddit and a name that shouldnt be spoken of? Thoughts?
United States v Gordon 2019 the first Criminal Copyright Case involving the Fair Use of Orphan Works. The story of Aaron and what the Government did to him inspired me to fight. Some things are worth fighting for, even if you lose everything. Thank you Aaron . Pretty good legal analysis
Sending love & good wishes to Aaron's family and friends. I'm sorry the justice system caused this to happen to him.
It’s been 11 years now, but your legacy will forever be. Thank Yoü, Åaron 💗
•“Big stories need human stakes.”
•“Think deeply about things. Don't just go along because that's the way things are or that's what your friends say. Consider the effects, consider the alternatives, but most importantly, just think.”
•“There is no justice in following unjust laws.”
The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz
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After reading 'The Boy Who Could Change The World' as well as watching 'The Internet's Own Boy' I have come to realisation that there doesn't appear to be any statements from Aaron himself regarding his views/thoughts on the JSTOR case. Entries in his blog continue for over a year since his arrest but there is still no mention of JSTOR. Forgive my ignorance but have I missed something?
Aaron is rolling in his grave: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-79444-5
I just remembered Aaron and felt so bad that I'd forgotten the 10th anniversary of his death. Reddit is the only social media I use daily and I can't understand why I didn't come across any posts in memory of him at the time. I'm going to watch that documentary on his work again. Rest in peace.