Why does fun things have to turn nasty?

[Bigtruckgirl]

Warning
The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.
Criminal copyright infringement, including infringement without monetary gain, is investigated by the FBI and is punishable by up to 5 years in federal prison and a fine of $250,000.

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I'm still trying to figure out what they(all paysites) are  actually attempting to copyright and how they intend to enforce it. I realize all this will be lost as our troll has flown the coupe, maybe they need to read the actual US copyright office web site.
 

Isn't threatening to hack a site illegal as well?  How is one illegal act "less bad" than another?  They removed it, but I got a screenshot.

It is the "dirty hands" clause. One is not more guilty than the other and usually in cases where there are "dirty hands" on both sides, judges throw the cases out. OR give damages to both side equal to the other where they cancel each out.

In other words, the only ones that profit in a dirty hands case are the attorneys.


*No, I am not an attorney, but I did study to be one. :lol:

Sadly I did not finish. :cry:  

[OneEyedWillie]

I believe you are able to claim a once in a lifetime gift of $100,000 (worth) in the states without it being taxed.  And it has to be all at once, not accumulating, as to the money you get as presents per year, dunno how that works out....

[Bigtruckgirl]

I believe you are able to claim a once in a lifetime gift of $100,000 (worth) in the states without it being taxed.  And it has to be all at once, not accumulating, as to the money you get as presents per year, dunno how that works out....

I need to go read my tax laws again.:lol:

We were only able to gain $10,000.00 tax free as a gift and it had to be from a relative. BUT, yes it was a one time gift and we had to have received it all at once. What they are getting is much like an employee would get from an employer and those are subject to income tax. Maybe I need to claim my husband's salary for the next 50 years as part of the 100,000 tax exempt "gift."  Think it will work? :lol:

[OneEyedWillie]

whoops too many zeros

[Bigtruckgirl]

whoops too many zeros

Damn, I thought you knew something I didn't!  :lol:


I still wonder though if i can claim my hubby's income as a "gift."  

[Frank]

Well,right now in the US Congress, there's a bill being talked about that would allow the IRS to bully online auction houses, sites like the paysites,small businesses , anything that conducts transactions and makes money online, into giving up their customer's info for tax purposes, as well as crack down on sites that are making "tax-free" income.The biggest concern from all of this is new ways for Identity Theft, and also small businesses that can't afford to go tracking down all their customer's info.

[Nina]

Egh, no preview would drive me mad Doursim.

Back to the topic-  Even ignoring paysites not paying taxes you also have the problem of those that call them "donations".. You're certainly not donating to a charity organization!  Gaiaonline.com had to stop calling their pay system donations a while back.  It got to the point of "cease and desist or your ass will be fried."

For a citizen in the states, how much money can you be "gifted" before it's taxed?  Isn't it like $1,000 or something a year?

For those that don't hide under the guise of donations, are they reporting how much they earn from their sites on taxes?  I know my dad has to report it if his business makes over $200 that year.

What are the donation/tax laws around the world?  Can Peggy/Rose and the like be reported to their countries' governments?

I'm seriously considering contacting my representatives in Congress over this.  It's just part of a bigger problem.. people avoiding taxes and trying to sell shit that isn't theirs to begin with.

I can only tell about Finnish laws (well I can look it in) but I don't think those two are from Finland.  :?

[HideTheRum]

*staggers in and randomly smacks fellow pirates on the head*

I'm disappointed in all of you! You dirty pirates of the long, reasonable and articulated speeches!! You have scared the fluffly cutie puppy troll away!!! Next time let's stick to one-liner pointing and laughing posts, arr?
:mrgreen:

[Paden]

*rubs head and glares*
I never ever said that I was reasonable... and trolls are assholes.... and flaming them can be fun, specially when they burn with such pretty, pretty flames.... little fuckers are annoying, but they turn to cinders so prettily before they make an ash of themselves....

[calalily]

*staggers in and randomly smacks fellow pirates on the head*

I'm disappointed in all of you! You dirty pirates of the long, reasonable and articulated speeches!! You have scared the fluffly cutie puppy troll away!!! Next time let's stick to one-liner pointing and laughing posts, arr?
:mrgreen:

*shuffles feet* sorry for the articulate arguments.  We will stop, and be more like our landlubbing cousins, and claim chilluns.

Cool avi by the way.

[Pescado]

I'm still trying to figure out what they(all paysites) are  actually attempting to copyright and how they intend to enforce it. I realize all this will be lost as our troll has flown the coupe, maybe they need to read the actual US copyright office web site.

Besides, the FBI doesn't have jurisdiction here in Malaysia, anyway.

[Nina]

My life's complete, I get to stand in a same topic with Pescado.

[Pirate Gem]

*staggers in and randomly smacks fellow pirates on the head*

I'm disappointed in all of you! You dirty pirates of the long, reasonable and articulated speeches!! You have scared the fluffly cutie puppy troll away!!! Next time let's stick to one-liner pointing and laughing posts, arr?
:mrgreen:

But I like big words...they are shiny and sparkle nicer then Jewels

Im not good with the little words unless im fighting with my fiance, where it mainly consists of "Bite me?" or "Whatever"

[Pirate Gem]

I'm still trying to figure out what they(all paysites) are  actually attempting to copyright and how they intend to enforce it. I realize all this will be lost as our troll has flown the coupe, maybe they need to read the actual US copyright office web site.

Besides, the FBI doesn't have jurisdiction here in Malaysia, anyway.

I cant tell you how many times I've heard people use the FBI for an excuse for trying to "win an argument"

Especially when they are (sometimes?) smart enough to realize that the person they are threatening cannot be touched by the FBI lal.

I think the only time that the FBI were involved here in Australia, was when some bad people were looking at pictures they should not be looking at.

And to be honest, would the FBI really give a damn about a bunch of tax avoiding, law breaking paysites who obviously have more questions to answer then you can fill into those horrible little form boxes you get? (Not seriously ofc)

EXAMPLE:

Please answer why you screw over people for money:

________________________

their answer:

_i liek moneyz____________

or something

[HideTheRum]

*staggers in and randomly smacks fellow pirates on the head*

I'm disappointed in all of you! You dirty pirates of the long, reasonable and articulated speeches!! You have scared the fluffly cutie puppy troll away!!! Next time let's stick to one-liner pointing and laughing posts, arr?
:mrgreen:

*shuffles feet* sorry for the articulate arguments.  We will stop, and be more like our landlubbing cousins, and claim chilluns.

Aw, s'okay. Articulate arguments make trolls' head 'splode. We can assume that in order to avoid that, Nina's pet didn't even bother to read past the second line of posts that were calmly replying to her stupid shit, and eventually ran off. Let's hope she's busy upgrading herself to a smarter version and will soon kick back in for more fun