Virtual Legality

The "EARN IT Act of 2020", presently merely a proposed Senate Bill, threatens to upend not just the liability shield of the Communication Decency Act's Section 230 (CDA 230), but ultimately both the way the Internet operates and the trust that its users can have.

How does EARN IT leverage the CDA 230 liability shield on which much of the Internet's user generated content paradigm is based?

Why is EARN IT's removal of the establishment of rules to a commission yet to be formed so problematic given the structure of the Act?

What powers does such a Commission have, and what is the likely result of their recommendations?

How can such recommendations affect data privacy, Constitutional considerations, consumer protections, and more?

And why should even well-intentioned people reject its structure in favor of other, less draconian alterantives?

Perhaps it is (past) time that Congress "Earn It"...in Virtual Legality.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/VkIuJBzplpA

#EarnIt #CDA230 #Internet

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Discussed in this episode:

"Congress proposes anti-child abuse rules to punish web platforms — and raises fears about encryption"

The Verge - March 5, 2020 - Adi Robertson

https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/5/21162983/congress-senate-earn-it-act-lindsey-graham-richard-blumenthal-section-230-encryption-bill-proposed

"Hey [Hoeg Law], would you be interested in covering the topic of the EARN IT Act bill?"

Tweet - March 22, 2020 - Justin Greene (@AnimeCwboy)

https://twitter.com/AnimeCwboy/status/1241855121853575168

"Protection for private blocking and screening of offensive material"

47 USC 230

https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=(title:47%20section:230%20edition:prelim)

The "EARN IT Act of 2020"

Senate Bill 3398

https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/sponsored-bills

"Civil remedy for personal injuries"

18 USC 2255

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/2255

"Certain activities relating to material..."

18 USC 2252

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/2252

"Certain activities relating to material..."

18 USC 2252A

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/2252A

"Reporting requirements of providers"

18 USC 2258A

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"Virtual Legality" is a continuing series discussing the law, video games, software, and everything digital, hosted by Richard Hoeg, of the Hoeg Law Business Law Firm (Hoeg Law).

CHECK OUT THE REST OF VIRTUAL LEGALITY HERE:

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DISCUSSION IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE. INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN THE LEGAL TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS VIDEO SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR OWN COUNSEL.

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Twitter: @hoeglaw

Web: hoeglaw.com

Blog: hoeglaw.wordpress.com

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(0:00) Opening

(16:19) California Governor Issues Statewide Order To Stay at Home

(17:04) Critical Infrastructure Sectors

(18:59) What Is a Commercial Facility

(19:32) The Commercial Facilities Sector

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As details about Sony's PlayStation 5 (PS5) are finally made public, the question becomes, "Are Sony and lead project architect Mark Cerny set to repeat the mistakes of the past?".

What are the PS5's most notable specs?

How does its approach differ from that of Microsoft's Xbox Series X?

Why might some of the PS5's "secret sauce" cause difficulties for developers?

And how might that call to mind memories of the PS3's CELL processor?

It's not just produce that has a "CELL by" date..in Virtual Legality.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/NXIxXPAfUWU

#PS5 #Xbox #Sony

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Discussed in this episode:

"Inside PlayStation 5: the specs and the tech that deliver Sony's next-gen vision"

Eurogamer - March 18, 2020 - Richard Leadbetter

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2020-playstation-5-specs-and-tech-that-deliver-sonys-next-gen-vision

"The Road to PS5"

YouTube Video - March 16, 2020 - PlayStation

https://youtu.be/ph8LyNIT9sg

"Sony PlayStation 4 Pro review"

Eurogamer - November 10, 2016 - Richard Leadbetter

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2016-playstation-4-pro-review

"Inside Xbox Series X: the full specs"

Eurogamer - March 16, 2020 - Richard Leadbetter

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2020-inside-xbox-series-x-full-specs

"The Untapped Potential of the PS3’s CELL Processor And How Naughty Dog Tamed The Beast"

GamingBolt - August 16, 2017 - Arjun Krishna Lal

https://gamingbolt.com/the-untapped-potential-of-the-ps3s-cell-processor-and-how-naughty-dog-tamed-the-beast

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"Virtual Legality" is a continuing series discussing the law, video games, software, and everything digital, hosted by Richard Hoeg, of the Hoeg Law Business Law Firm (Hoeg Law).

CHECK OUT THE REST OF THE SERIES HERE:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy9YAU61GoW-00K0TJOGnPCo

DISCUSSION IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE. INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN THE LEGAL TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS VIDEO SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR OWN COUNSEL.

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Twitter: @hoeglaw

Web: hoeglaw.com

Blog: hoeglaw.wordpress.com

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(0:00) Opening

(7:01) The Technical Specifications of Playstation 5

(12:53) Specs

(19:52) Boost Mode

(21:05) How Does Boost Work

(27:40) Solid-State Drive

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Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has changed much about 2020, but one thing to be thankful for is the number and quality of the entertainments that can be digitally streamed across the world.

As gaming servers get slammed and infrastructure challenged, we ask the question: "Can Gaming Save Lives?"

It's "Games in the Time of Corona"...in Virtual Legality.

Check out the Video at: https://youtu.be/4ToSpI8wDTU

#Coronavirus #Covid-19 #Gaming

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Discussed in this episode:

"Record number of Steam users online during coronavirus outbreak"

GamesIndustryBiz - March 16, 2020 - James Batchelor

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-03-16-record-number-of-steam-users-online-during-coronavirus-outbreak

"#Steam has just reached a new concurrent online user record of 20 million"

Tweet - March 15, 2020 - Steam Database

https://twitter.com/SteamDB/status/1239180882826715136

"Steam has a record-breaking 20 million concurrent users as coronavirus keeps people home"

PC Gamer - March 15, 2020 - Jody MacGregor

https://www.pcgamer.com/steam-has-a-record-breaking-20-million-concurrent-users-as-coronavirus-keeps-people-home/

"Counter-Strike: Global Offensive hits 1m concurrent players for the first time"

Eurogamer - March 14, 2020 - Wesley Yin-Poole

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-03-14-counter-strike-global-offensive-hits-1m-concurrent-players-for-the-first-time

"Xbox Live says service has been restored after more than two hours offline"

The Verge - March 15, 2020 - Kim Lyons

https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/15/21180841/xbox-live-is-down

"Xbox Live struggled to cope with demand last night"

Eurogamer - March 16, 2020 - Emma Kent

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-03-16-xbox-live-struggled-to-cope-with-demand-last-night

"PlayStation Network (PSN) servers down – Players unable to play games with login errors & connectivity issues"

DigiStatement - March 16, 2020 - Ankit Kumar

https://digistatement.com/playstation-network-psn-servers-down-players-unable-to-play-games-with-login-errors-connectivity-issues/

"Animal Crossing: New Horizons Review Roundup"

Tweet - March 16, 2020 - Stealth

https://twitter.com/Stealth40k/status/1239553163402887168

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"Virtual Legality" is a continuing series discussing the law, video games, software, and everything digital, hosted by Richard Hoeg, of the Hoeg Law Business Law Firm (Hoeg Law).

CHECK OUT THE REST OF VIRTUAL LEGALITY HERE:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy9YAU61GoW-00K0TJOGnPCo

DISCUSSION IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE. INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN THE LEGAL TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS VIDEO SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR OWN COUNSEL.

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Twitter: @hoeglaw

Web: hoeglaw.com

Blog: hoeglaw.wordpress.com

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