If you’re into numerology, you should enjoy this. I emailed the following standard email provided by the Open Rights Group to my electoral candidates for Watford. Dear ___, The Digital Economy Act was rammed through Parliament as the election was called. Over 20,000 people contacted their MP to complain, adverts were paid for by donations, and thousands of people watched the debate live from Westminster. I was appalled by this process. It seemed to me undemocratic and dangerous. Now, new powers have been granted without really understanding the consequences. I do not think that disconnection – for whatever length of time – should be used as a punishment for allegations of civil copyright infringements. There is no justification for interfering in someone’s ability to communicate because of a civil dispute. Such disputes require financial recompense, … Read entire article »