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This may a bit late to make this entry here, but I think it's still a good idea to spread the word. I think that this treaty negotiations needs more of our attention.
ACTA is the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement currently negotiated in secrecy by the governments of the world without public involvement, and which is very likely to bring on Chinese net-restrictions down on the Internet all over the world, if it gets through.
Reporter Without Borders have recently published an open letter to the European Parliament to demand transparency about these negotiations. The open letter has been signed by civil rights Non Governmental Organizations all over the (western part of) the world (here at the Site of La Quadrature du Net). Here is the article about it at the site of Reporters Without Borders.
The article as well as the open letter explain what the part of the drafts of this agreement that have been leaked to the public so far include for the Internet, and what this would mean:
⇒ Banning mechanisms for circumventing content filtering or blocking, which would prevent citizens in countries such as Iran or China from evading censorship;
⇒ Punishing people who download content illegally by cutting their Internet connections, thereby limiting their access to information, although it does nothing to prevent the actual piracy;
⇒ Automatic content filtering, which limits freedom of expression and is illegal if not approved by a judge.
The problem is, these requirements would be introduced by a multilateral agreement which then had to be introduced by all states who signed it. Even though in some of these states, it would be against their constitutional rights. And if you wonder what the hell I am talking about, here are three articles by Michael Geist that explain it well and in more depth:
ACTA, Guide part one
ACTA, Guide part two
ACTA, Guide part three
You all do realize what this treaty in its current form would mean for fanfiction, if nothing else? Not to speak about freedom of information or freedom of expression. Guys, this is serious, and it's time to complain about it to whatever government is currently in office wherever you live!Current Mood:  irate Current Music: none |
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I cannot help but celebrate this day with the quotation of a classic:
( Wednesday's Thanksgiving Speech )
Enjoy! I hope you all have a wonderful day! ;DCurrent Mood:  amused Current Music: Addam's Family Values |
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( You are about to view content that may only be appropriate for adults. )Current Mood:  accomplished Current Music: Nightwish: 7 Days To The Wolves |
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Since Fanfiction Net and all its forums are still down, and I am suffering of serious withdrawal, I thought I made a post to tell I am alive, and to hopefully hear from other deprived addicts. This is the third day in a row I was not able to post on the forums. I managed to log in, briefly, today, and tried to post a post, but as soon as I pressed send, it was eaten again. This glitch seems to stay awfully long.
Does anybody knows a site where we could make an easy-to-run, easy to manage forum? I am seriously starting to open one up elsewhere. :(
(On the other hand, it is good to be back on lj, for a bit, again.) :)Current Mood: annoyed Current Music: none |
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sloth, gluttony, anger, and envy. Pride, too, in spades. I could use more of lust, actually. And greed? Yes, well, that depends on what the greed is about. Certain things (attention and praise by my friends, praise in general, love, huggles) I cannot get enough of and want lots and lots and lots of (see gluttony, again). :)
Gods, I am greedy... ;)
(meme gacked from NiRi) ;)Current Mood:  blah Current Music: Blind Guardian: Battlefield |
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A very happy Yuletide to my friend's list! You people have done much, this year, to keep my mood up and well. You are the best! Thank you! ;)
Author: Aislynn
Genre: Humor. Cartoon.
Rated: none
Warnings: Complete silliness. Serious non-canon.
Oh, and this might take a while to load. It's big. Sorry!
A very happy Yuletide to everyone! Enjoy!
( Recently, Earendil had started to dislike the Yuletide season... )Current Mood: cheerful Current Music: Jingle Bells |
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Because it was so unexpected, I am proud as a peacock, and I don't know when - and if - I will ever manage to win one again:
Murder The Dawn did well, this year.
Yay! ;)
A very big thank you to all who wrote reviews for this dark AU, and a very special thank you to ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) lethe_lloyd, who nominated the story. Thank you! ;)Current Mood: cheerful Current Music: Nightwish, Wishmaster |
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Inspired by a discussion I had with some friends on the LSD forum at Fanfiction net, I decided to share some pictures of my weapon collection. It has been a long time since I took part in reenactment, but still, I'm proud of these... Kari, this is for you! :)
( Show me yours, and I'll show you mine! )
Hope you enjoy! ;)Current Mood: cheerful Current Music: Nightwish, Beauty of the Beast |
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Gacked from juno_magic: Because it's true...
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Jul. 20th, 2008 @ 01:57 am
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and because it needed to be said:
If there are one or more people on your friends list who make your world a better place just because they exist, and who you would not have met (in real life or not) without the Internet, then post this same sentence in your journal.
Originally published at Juno's Magic. Please leave any comments there.
For the record: There are several people in my life and on my friends list who I have met, and mainly know, through the Internet, and without whom my life now would be so much poorer. To those of you guys to whom this applies: a big thank you!!! for being there. And *hugs* to you, as well!
and to those of you who are waiting for updates: yes, I am still working on the story. Yes, I try my very best to get the next chapter done. No, I do not know when I will be able to post one, again, actually. *cringes*
-- AislynnCurrent Mood:  contemplative Current Music: Faith And The Muse: Cantus |
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Felicitations and many happy returns to our favorite Elvenking! May you have a wonderful day, my lord, and a very pleasant next year of life. All the best to you!
Please accept my most humble gift to you:
( Here's to the King! )Current Mood: happy Current Music: Faith And The Muse: Cantus |
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( You are about to view content that may only be appropriate for adults. )Current Mood: excited Current Music: Within Temptation: The Heart of Everything |
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It's been a while. Sorry! But finally, without much ado, here it is: Part VII. Thanks go to randy_o for the wonderful beta work!
Author's Note: This story is a Spin-off of my Mael-Gûl universe. It is set before the background of that universe, and it explores one single idea: What if Legolas indeed were to take the ring? Like a lot of the things I write lately, this one has been inspired by a discussion with my reviewer Randy, who has also volunteered to beta for this one. This starts out in the night after 'Respite'.
Warning: Implied slash, m/m, BDSM, non-con and debatable consent; also for this chapter, rape and torture. Also, for this story: Gore, horror, and character death. I mean it!
Rated: NC (M) –strictly adults only.
Pairings: Aragorn/Legolas (mainly), Boromir/Legolas (implied). Also, in this part, Thranduil/others.
Beta: randy_o. Thank you! All remaining errors are my own.
Disclaimer: The universe I play in is not mine, nor are the characters; I just borrow without permission. I make no money out of this. Lord of the Rings and the world of Middle Earth was created by J.R.R. Tolkien and is owned by the Tolkien Estate, and the movies were made by Peter Jackson. My story universe of Mael-Gûl was inspired by Bluegold's story “Bound”, which can be found here: http://daemel.freespaces.com/authors.html#blue
I use similar plot ideas with her permission. The idea of the Mael-Gûl, or Rhach e-Maelangwedh (Lust-Spell, Curse of Lustchain) however is entirely mine.
However, this particular story is a very grim AU to my main story universe. You have been warned!
Summary: What if Legolas indeed took the Ring?
( Murder The Dawn, Part VII )
Previous chapters can be found here: Part I; Part II; Part III; Part IV; Part V; Part VI.Current Mood:  cold Current Music: Blind Guardian: The Soulforged |
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Happy 2008!!!!
A very happy new year to all of you, may it bring everything good you all hope for and may you achieve all your goals and aims! May it bring good things and much merriment, and little grief to you all!
( My special thanks go to all of you on my friends list and beyond who have given me joy, support, encouragement, wonderful stories to read, and last, but not least, most appreciated feedback this last year! Love to all of you! )
And also my thanks and my best wishes go to all the other people both on my friends list and beyond who have greatly enriched my existence this last year by your posts, your comments and by your very existence! Thank you to all of you and my best wishes for this new year!
A very happy 2008 to all of you!
AislynnCurrent Mood: cheerful Current Music: Blind Guardian: The Bard's Song |
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Since I probably won't be around that much at Yuletide, here at lj, myself, I am posting the Yuletide cartoon somewhat earlier, this year. It is the second of Advent, today, already, after all. Enjoy! ;)
Author: Aislynn
Genre: Humor. Cartoon.
Rated: none
Warnings: Complete silliness. Serious non-canon.
Oh, and this might take a while to load. It's big. Sorry!
Happy Yuletide to everyone! Enjoy!
( Now revealed: the true origins of the legend of Santa Clause... )Current Mood: cheerful Current Music: Jingle Bells |
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Friends, be warned: this is a rant!
I know I was determined to leave the certain person with whom I and a friend had an internet spat some time ago, alone, and to ignore her, and I swore to myself that I would never do this, but what can I say? Even my patience has limits. So, here goes:
( An Open Letter To The Opposite Party In A Recent Internet Spat I Was In )Current Mood: annoyed |
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Here is a very interesting article about copyright laws in the US, which are identified as being probably the most frequently broken laws beside traffic laws, and how, at the same time, the frequent violation of copyright is tolerated because companies do not wish to offend their fans. Article recommendation was stolen gacked from dawn_felagund with her permission, who posted it on the HA list. Thank you, Dawn! :)
American Lawbreaking: Tolerated Use - The copyright problem, by Tim Wu
For us fanfiction writers, the article is a very interesting read, indeed...Current Mood: busy Current Music: Blind Guardian: Imaginations from the Other Side |
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The Last Time
by Aislynn Crowdaughter
Fandom: LOTR
Genre: Humor. Cartoon.
Rated: general
Warnings: Complete silliness.
Summary: Aragorn always loved the visits of Legolas and Gimli to Minas Tirith...
( ...especially if they took care of the kids! )
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Wrong Turn
by Aislynn Crowdaughter
Fandom: X-Over (LOTR/ Babylon 5)
Genre: Humor. Cartoon.
Rated: general
Warnings: Complete silliness...
( The other day, at Dunharrow, the Grey Company finally arrived... )
Enjoy!Current Mood: amused Current Music: Babylon 5 Theme Score |
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