Comments on: The Fear... of the Internet http://neojaponisme.com/2009/05/19/the-fear-of-the-internet/ a web journal on Japan and elsewhere Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Designs on the elderly « Mysteries of Life in Japan http://neojaponisme.com/2009/05/19/the-fear-of-the-internet/comment-page-3/#comment-26340 Designs on the elderly « Mysteries of Life in Japan Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:43:11 +0000 http://neojaponisme.com/2009/05/19/the-fear-of-the-internet/#comment-26340 [...] to read and not particularly reader-friendly, a common problem with websites in Japan. (Read here for a good explanation.) The phenomenon seen throughout the United States, in which newspapers are [...] [...] to read and not particularly reader-friendly, a common problem with websites in Japan. (Read here for a good explanation.) The phenomenon seen throughout the United States, in which newspapers are [...]

]]> By: Justin Leach » Privacy scare after photo of princess posted on the INTERNET http://neojaponisme.com/2009/05/19/the-fear-of-the-internet/comment-page-3/#comment-25516 Justin Leach » Privacy scare after photo of princess posted on the INTERNET Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:43:38 +0000 http://neojaponisme.com/2009/05/19/the-fear-of-the-internet/#comment-25516 [...] that may or may not show a member of the Japanese royal family was posted on Mixi (part of the scary internet). Somehow, this very dull photograph showing a girl in a school uniform smiling has created an [...] [...] that may or may not show a member of the Japanese royal family was posted on Mixi (part of the scary internet). Somehow, this very dull photograph showing a girl in a school uniform smiling has created an [...]

]]> By: Roy Berman http://neojaponisme.com/2009/05/19/the-fear-of-the-internet/comment-page-3/#comment-25481 Roy Berman Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:33:48 +0000 http://neojaponisme.com/2009/05/19/the-fear-of-the-internet/#comment-25481 "Speaking of YT, remember that they recently reached a deal with JASRAC to pay regular blanket fees for users to post copyrighted music. Though people have big problems with JASRAC’s status as the arbiter of creative expression in this country it apparently puts YT in line with the current Japanese laws" Technically the JASRAC license only applies to original performances of JASRAC controlled music, i.e. cover songs. It's a tiny amount of freedom, but not nearly as big as it was made out to be unless it leads to similar licenses that cover more content. “Speaking of YT, remember that they recently reached a deal with JASRAC to pay regular blanket fees for users to post copyrighted music. Though people have big problems with JASRAC’s status as the arbiter of creative expression in this country it apparently puts YT in line with the current Japanese laws”
Technically the JASRAC license only applies to original performances of JASRAC controlled music, i.e. cover songs. It’s a tiny amount of freedom, but not nearly as big as it was made out to be unless it leads to similar licenses that cover more content.

]]> By: Roy Berman http://neojaponisme.com/2009/05/19/the-fear-of-the-internet/comment-page-2/#comment-25480 Roy Berman Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:17:28 +0000 http://neojaponisme.com/2009/05/19/the-fear-of-the-internet/#comment-25480 ". And don’t even get me started on WiFi. It is embarrassing that a country that portrays itself as a technological wonderland doesn’t offer WiFi hotspots in its airports." I was happy to find out when I missed a flight earlier this year that Kansai airport has FREE wifi throughout. “. And don’t even get me started on WiFi. It is embarrassing that a country that portrays itself as a technological wonderland doesn’t offer WiFi hotspots in its airports.”

I was happy to find out when I missed a flight earlier this year that Kansai airport has FREE wifi throughout.

]]> By: Mutantfrog Travelogue » Blog Archive » So what’s up with the Japanese web - disappointing or enthralling? http://neojaponisme.com/2009/05/19/the-fear-of-the-internet/comment-page-2/#comment-25470 Mutantfrog Travelogue » Blog Archive » So what’s up with the Japanese web - disappointing or enthralling? Wed, 03 Jun 2009 03:18:35 +0000 http://neojaponisme.com/2009/05/19/the-fear-of-the-internet/#comment-25470 [...] Marxy: The Japanese web needs to evolve into a place where people can use their real names and have an influence on public discourse instead of hiding in anonymous communities. (A continuation of his Fear of the Internet article) [...] [...] Marxy: The Japanese web needs to evolve into a place where people can use their real names and have an influence on public discourse instead of hiding in anonymous communities. (A continuation of his Fear of the Internet article) [...]

]]> By: Japón : ¿Miedo a internet? ( 日本：インターネットは怖い？ ) | Viajes low cost http://neojaponisme.com/2009/05/19/the-fear-of-the-internet/comment-page-2/#comment-25434 Japón : ¿Miedo a internet? ( 日本：インターネットは怖い？ ) | Viajes low cost Tue, 02 Jun 2009 03:53:50 +0000 http://neojaponisme.com/2009/05/19/the-fear-of-the-internet/#comment-25434 [...] a eduo, que nos preguntaba a varios nuestra opinión sobre este interesante artículo me he planteado algo que nunca se me hubiera ocurrido… ¿hasta qué punto en Japón, el país [...] [...] a eduo, que nos preguntaba a varios nuestra opinión sobre este interesante artículo me he planteado algo que nunca se me hubiera ocurrido… ¿hasta qué punto en Japón, el país [...]

]]> By: M-Bone http://neojaponisme.com/2009/05/19/the-fear-of-the-internet/comment-page-2/#comment-25399 M-Bone Mon, 01 Jun 2009 03:08:04 +0000 http://neojaponisme.com/2009/05/19/the-fear-of-the-internet/#comment-25399 http://blogs.suntimes.com/scanners/2009/05/the_day_the_privacy_died.html#more Some intersection with this debate. http://blogs.suntimes.com/scanners/2009/05/the_day_the_privacy_died.html#more

Some intersection with this debate.

]]> By: Twitted by hirokotabuchi http://neojaponisme.com/2009/05/19/the-fear-of-the-internet/comment-page-2/#comment-25308 Twitted by hirokotabuchi Fri, 29 May 2009 16:47:54 +0000 http://neojaponisme.com/2009/05/19/the-fear-of-the-internet/#comment-25308 [...] This post was Twitted by hirokotabuchi - Real-url.org [...] [...] This post was Twitted by hirokotabuchi – Real-url.org [...]

]]> By: Aceface http://neojaponisme.com/2009/05/19/the-fear-of-the-internet/comment-page-2/#comment-25300 Aceface Fri, 29 May 2009 13:18:05 +0000 http://neojaponisme.com/2009/05/19/the-fear-of-the-internet/#comment-25300 "a gaijin in Japan, surely you can at least imagine what it feels like to be judged on the basis of people with whom you may in fact have very little in common." You don't have to be a "gaijin" in Japan to feel that way.Anon. “a gaijin in Japan, surely you can at least imagine what it feels like to be judged on the basis of people with whom you may in fact have very little in common.”

You don’t have to be a “gaijin” in Japan to feel that way.Anon.

]]> By: Anon http://neojaponisme.com/2009/05/19/the-fear-of-the-internet/comment-page-2/#comment-25274 Anon Thu, 28 May 2009 16:57:02 +0000 http://neojaponisme.com/2009/05/19/the-fear-of-the-internet/#comment-25274 Well, as a gaijin in Japan, surely you can at least imagine what it feels like to be judged on the basis of people with whom you may in fact have very little in common. Perhaps it's best not to conflate anonymous commenting with 2-ch. For my part I do try to be civil regardless of whether I sign my name. Well, as a gaijin in Japan, surely you can at least imagine what it feels like to be judged on the basis of people with whom you may in fact have very little in common. Perhaps it’s best not to conflate anonymous commenting with 2-ch. For my part I do try to be civil regardless of whether I sign my name.

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