This is a great point to show how bad SOPA/PIPA are: The Milwaukie Public Library could be sued fir IP infringement because of this really good PR campaign.
While you’re at it, perhaps you should clarify that we’re talking about the Milwaukee Public Library, not this ‘Milwaukie’ Public Library place you’ve written of.
SOPA/PIPA would not apply here at all. They block *foreign* infringing websites that are violating US copyrights. Domestic websites are already under the jurisdiction of US. And last I checked, Milwaukee is still in the US.
From the looks of it, they could be sued as it is now.
I’m sorry, but you are slightly incorrect, but that isn’t to say the person you are replying about is correct. Congress TELLS us, that SOPA/PIPA are to take down foreign websites infringing on US Copyrights. However, this is not actually specified in the acts, indeed, even a US resident just STREAMING copyrighted content could face a 5 year jail sentence.
This isn’t a really good PR Campaign, this is a lazy campaign. As a marketer and PR person, the use of other company’s creative and groundbreaking ads is just lame and lazy. How many times have we seen “Got xxxxxxx?” for every manner of company and product. It just makes your company look outdated and stupid for riding on the high created by a really good ad agency.
It isn’t a matter of IP infringement, it is a matter of company pride, don’t copy someone’s good idea and make it a half assed idea of your own.
What I love about this is it isn’t helping the “internet” problems! 1. after you read a good book you will more than likely get on facebook and post a status about the book. 2. You will get on youtube after finishing the book to post a vlog about it that no one will watch.(but it makes you feel better on the inside to talk to yourself knowing that 1 or 10 readers out there will find your message “touching”) 3. You will tweet multiple updates about this book and then get the *^#& over it!
This add isn’t engineered to solve these “internet problems” you speak of. It is designed to entice you to read. To gain knowledge. To do something potentially constructive with your free time that may in fact increase the intelligence with which you use social social networking sites.
I walked into your house and your mom was naked with your grandpa and they were both eating something brown out of the toilet because their legs had been burned off in a fire and it was the only food they could get trying to walk around on burned stump legs because they were so short.
Reading more <<<<< Understanding when to shut up (his sentence was a run-on; those ads were targeting people like him who need to read more so they know when to shut up)
This is so stupid. The day of the book is dead and anyone that wastes time on some lame *written* story should be eliminated by natural selection.
I mean people evolved from cave paintings, right? We need to stop being so hung up on people reading books. There’s other forms of entertainment and books are just way too lame to be around much longer. I want to punch every dork I see on a bus or at the airport buried in a book. Hopefully they won’t be around much longer.
Have you ever seen the movie Idiocracy? Yeah, you’re the reason that will actually come to pass.
Do I like to play video games? Yes. Do I love to watch movies? Yes. Do I spend way too much time watching TV every day? You better believe it. Do I love to read a good book? Hell yes, and it will come before the previous 3 every time should it be good enough.
I really hope you’re just trolling…because if you’re serious then YOU are the reason I secretly hope SOPA passes and destroys the internet so retards like you will crawl out of your parent’s basement and get a life.
I’m guessing this is sarcasm. The username is based on a literary character. Though they have been made into movies, Bilbo is a relatively minor character in LOTR, and I think the average prole who just saw the films wouldn’t be inspired to borrow his name and change it to sound like a spool of thread (sewing, another fading pastime).
I feel like Aaron is picking these submissions with the intent of seeing how many people will fall for it. And if that’s so, I’d like to give him a round of applause.
Please note this is the same library where a librarian said (and I quote) “You can’t just walk into a library and expect to check a book out on the same day.”
I’m guessing they meant “You can’t just walk into a library and expect to check out a CURRENT BESTSELLER on the same day.” Which, if course, is correct, since public libraries are still really really popular. However, you come to my library, I’ll make sure you leave with several books – if you want – and books you’ll actually like – not just books that someone who bought your books also bought. It’s my job: I’m a librarian. (Let the moronic flaming begin).
When I first got my card I believe they also told me that you have to wait to check out items. Given the crime rate in Milwaukee, it’s kind of understandable. It might not deter all theft, but it gives them time to check your info to make sure it isn’t fake. Otherwise, someone could walk in, give fake contact info, check out some DVDs, and either keep them or pawn them. I’m sure it’s happened. Books are probably less of a problem in this respect, but I’m sure it’s easier to have a standard policy.
I like the idea behind these adds, but isn’t this a violation of trademarking laws? Not that I know much about trade marking, so I’m probably wrong but…
Not sure if they’re in more than one place around town, but I’ve seen most of these while driving on 894. I noticed them, so I guess they’re effective.
Cool
The last one gave me shivers………
NO, I WILL NOT READ THE TROLL “WALLS OF TEXTS” THAT YOU CALL “EDUCATIONAL READING”!!!!!
*edumacation.
*ejamucation
*endofvacation
I don’t get it.
You wouldn’t.
I get it… I just don’t want it.
Still don’t get it.
Still don’t want it.
No one does.
This is a great point to show how bad SOPA/PIPA are: The Milwaukie Public Library could be sued fir IP infringement because of this really good PR campaign.
*for . Conifers have nothing to with it.
While you’re at it, perhaps you should clarify that we’re talking about the Milwaukee Public Library, not this ‘Milwaukie’ Public Library place you’ve written of.
*written have.
You have written have?
*of
*have
*glove
*half
*penis
^ This.
*herp(es)
*penis mightier
“Milwaukie” is a city on Oregon. I don’t know anything about their library system.
SOPA/PIPA would not apply here at all. They block *foreign* infringing websites that are violating US copyrights. Domestic websites are already under the jurisdiction of US. And last I checked, Milwaukee is still in the US.
From the looks of it, they could be sued as it is now.
I’m sorry, but you are slightly incorrect, but that isn’t to say the person you are replying about is correct. Congress TELLS us, that SOPA/PIPA are to take down foreign websites infringing on US Copyrights. However, this is not actually specified in the acts, indeed, even a US resident just STREAMING copyrighted content could face a 5 year jail sentence.
This isn’t a really good PR Campaign, this is a lazy campaign. As a marketer and PR person, the use of other company’s creative and groundbreaking ads is just lame and lazy. How many times have we seen “Got xxxxxxx?” for every manner of company and product. It just makes your company look outdated and stupid for riding on the high created by a really good ad agency.
It isn’t a matter of IP infringement, it is a matter of company pride, don’t copy someone’s good idea and make it a half assed idea of your own.
Actually, SOPA/PIPA would not apply here, nor would anything else. These would be protected under US copyright law as parody.
What I love about this is it isn’t helping the “internet” problems! 1. after you read a good book you will more than likely get on facebook and post a status about the book. 2. You will get on youtube after finishing the book to post a vlog about it that no one will watch.(but it makes you feel better on the inside to talk to yourself knowing that 1 or 10 readers out there will find your message “touching”) 3. You will tweet multiple updates about this book and then get the *^#& over it!
So what do you hate abøut it?
Yes.
This add isn’t engineered to solve these “internet problems” you speak of. It is designed to entice you to read. To gain knowledge. To do something potentially constructive with your free time that may in fact increase the intelligence with which you use social social networking sites.
are these real??
just fantasy?!
They are for real. I live in Milwaukee and saw one while walking to get dinner the other day. It made me chuckle.
Way to break a combo…
I’m from Milwaukee too..I saw the Youtube one and immediately facepalmed. XP
Poll:
Where did you learn to read books?
I was trapped in a cave by a yeti in the outback, and had to read my way out.
Sounds intense brah!
Winnie the Pooh VCR tapes.
*teh
Typing in Basic on a Vic20.
BUT I CAN NOT READ!
You misspelled BAKE
Cannot un-see.
This post is #winning
Whats the score?
I love my home town.
*own ham.
The comments on this site give me an erection. Prove me wrong.
But I kept my anti-erection-caps-locks on the whole time! SEEEE?!?>!?!?!?!?11111!!?!?!?11
I walked into your house and your mom was naked with your grandpa and they were both eating something brown out of the toilet because their legs had been burned off in a fire and it was the only food they could get trying to walk around on burned stump legs because they were so short.
Reading more <<<<< Understanding when to shut up (his sentence was a run-on; those ads were targeting people like him who need to read more so they know when to shut up)
Your sentence should be tested for pregnancy.
(8)(O)
This is so stupid. The day of the book is dead and anyone that wastes time on some lame *written* story should be eliminated by natural selection.
I mean people evolved from cave paintings, right? We need to stop being so hung up on people reading books. There’s other forms of entertainment and books are just way too lame to be around much longer. I want to punch every dork I see on a bus or at the airport buried in a book. Hopefully they won’t be around much longer.
Have you ever seen the movie Idiocracy? Yeah, you’re the reason that will actually come to pass.
Do I like to play video games? Yes. Do I love to watch movies? Yes. Do I spend way too much time watching TV every day? You better believe it. Do I love to read a good book? Hell yes, and it will come before the previous 3 every time should it be good enough.
I love you.
I really hope you’re just trolling…because if you’re serious then YOU are the reason I secretly hope SOPA passes and destroys the internet so retards like you will crawl out of your parent’s basement and get a life.
The above is directed at Bilbo not Aaron. Sorry for double post it looks like I’m trashing Aaron and I’m not.
I’m guessing this is sarcasm. The username is based on a literary character. Though they have been made into movies, Bilbo is a relatively minor character in LOTR, and I think the average prole who just saw the films wouldn’t be inspired to borrow his name and change it to sound like a spool of thread (sewing, another fading pastime).
I love milwaukee…clever library PR staff, and we have cats with 22+ toes!!
m0dtrolololol b.ooks starts with b.o
I feel like Aaron is picking these submissions with the intent of seeing how many people will fall for it. And if that’s so, I’d like to give him a round of applause.
“Let’s do a dance for the computer genius man!”
I agree somehow; I thought about this on the abortion-fail this week.
On the other hand there are plenty of words containing the letters b and o next to each other.
When a post on Bonsai trees is posted, we know for sure.
Bon chance!
What’s a milwaukee? We don’t have this in Europe.
Milwaukee is a city. My hometown to be exact.
Whatsa city and hometown?? We don’t have that either.
Hey…I live in Milwaukee too…
Same thing as a water closet.
*has a flush of excitement*
This is pretty clever actually
YES, PLEASE!!!
Slogan should be “You’re in Milwaukee…what else are you going to do?”
Drink beer and shovel snow.
Don’t forget eating bratwurst.
Please note this is the same library where a librarian said (and I quote) “You can’t just walk into a library and expect to check a book out on the same day.”
I’m guessing they meant “You can’t just walk into a library and expect to check out a CURRENT BESTSELLER on the same day.” Which, if course, is correct, since public libraries are still really really popular. However, you come to my library, I’ll make sure you leave with several books – if you want – and books you’ll actually like – not just books that someone who bought your books also bought. It’s my job: I’m a librarian. (Let the moronic flaming begin).
When I first got my card I believe they also told me that you have to wait to check out items. Given the crime rate in Milwaukee, it’s kind of understandable. It might not deter all theft, but it gives them time to check your info to make sure it isn’t fake. Otherwise, someone could walk in, give fake contact info, check out some DVDs, and either keep them or pawn them. I’m sure it’s happened. Books are probably less of a problem in this respect, but I’m sure it’s easier to have a standard policy.
PIRACY!! COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT!! KILL IT!! KILL IT WITH FIRE!!
*That awkward moment when you live in Milwaukee* O_O
I totally want these on tshirts.
I would pay money for it….
hahahaha.
I applaud you, Milwaukee Public Library. Well played.
I like the idea behind these adds, but isn’t this a violation of trademarking laws? Not that I know much about trade marking, so I’m probably wrong but…
this?
how bout dis
who reads nowadays?
Not sure if they’re in more than one place around town, but I’ve seen most of these while driving on 894. I noticed them, so I guess they’re effective.