I'm assuming this is regarding Happy Birthday being copyrighted? If so, you should know that that copyright was declared invalid, and Happy Birthday is now public domain.
Also, copyright infringement is only a crime if it is done for financial gain. Otherwise, it's a civil issue. You won't get jailed for pirating a movie. You CAN get jailed for SELLING pirated copies of a movie.
> Ever played a poker game for small stakes at home? Crime.
I heard this isn't true unless the host takes a rake, though this might depend on the state.
For those questioning the online taxes - if you are in California you absolutely have to pay taxes on these purchases. You can pay actual taxes or an "estimate" based on your income if you believe you have normal levels of purchasing.
From [1]:
Generally, if sales tax would apply when you buy physical merchandise in California, use tax applies when you make a similar purchase without tax from a business located outside the state. For these purchases, the buyer is required to pay use tax separately.
horsawlarway|4 years ago
Ever connected to an open wifi network without directly confirming with the owner you're allowed? Crime.
Ever held your phone while driving? Crime. Happen to also be headed downhill and hit 1mph over the limit? Double crime!
Ever walked across your street outside of clearly marked crossings? Crime.
Ever sung happy birthday in public? Crime.
Ever played a poker game for small stakes at home? Crime.
Ever had a pet and not registered them with your county? Crime.
Ever peed outside? Crime.
Ever bought something online and not reported it for taxes? Crime.
Ever sat on the sidewalk? Crime.
The list goes on and on.
Sohcahtoa82|4 years ago
I'm assuming this is regarding Happy Birthday being copyrighted? If so, you should know that that copyright was declared invalid, and Happy Birthday is now public domain.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Birthday_to_You#Copyrigh...
Also, copyright infringement is only a crime if it is done for financial gain. Otherwise, it's a civil issue. You won't get jailed for pirating a movie. You CAN get jailed for SELLING pirated copies of a movie.
> Ever played a poker game for small stakes at home? Crime.
I heard this isn't true unless the host takes a rake, though this might depend on the state.
_jal|4 years ago
I agree that we massively overcriminalize things. But apologizing for a crook this way is just silly.
(Not to mention you're factually incorrect on some of this, universalizing the rest when it isn't universal, and generally being very hyperbolic.)
Cerium|4 years ago
From [1]: Generally, if sales tax would apply when you buy physical merchandise in California, use tax applies when you make a similar purchase without tax from a business located outside the state. For these purchases, the buyer is required to pay use tax separately.
[1] https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/taxes-and-fees/use-tax.htm
gunshai|4 years ago
I think this is like the exact list in a recent video of his. Great channel by the way if people are unfamiliar
___q|4 years ago
you don't need to report things you buy online on your taxes
unknown|4 years ago
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cik2e|4 years ago
So, working as intended?
I get what your meaning but this phrasing cracked me up.