Dave McGowan Archive
Update to recent events:
October 5, 2016
When I received this DMCA takedown notice, I'll have to admit that I was a little perturbed. Not that I feel that I have any right to Dave's work, but as I've stated before I created this archive entirely for personal use. That may sound odd, or like a lie, but it is the truth. The only reason this website had been discovered by others was because Dave's writings inexplicably disappeared, seemingly overnight. I didn't create this archive as a result of that disappearance, I couldn't have, there was too much material. It already existed out of a love and appreciation for the timeless and invaluable wisdom Dave shared.
As I said, I was perturbed, but only because I felt a loss of something precious to the world. However, I have noticed that progress has been made to the new website, http://centerforaninformedamerica.com/, and it appears that Alissa is working at restoring Dave's work for public consumption. I am pleased to see this happening, and I look forward to seeing more of Dave's work updated on the new site.
I may not approve of the transition Alissa has taken in creating the new website, but I have no doubt that her intent to share Dave's work with the public is true. As one who has also lost a beloved parent, I want to explicitly express my deep-felt sorrow for her loss, and I hope this archive has not been a source of further grief.
As I said, I was perturbed, but only because I felt a loss of something precious to the world. However, I have noticed that progress has been made to the new website, http://centerforaninformedamerica.com/, and it appears that Alissa is working at restoring Dave's work for public consumption. I am pleased to see this happening, and I look forward to seeing more of Dave's work updated on the new site.
I may not approve of the transition Alissa has taken in creating the new website, but I have no doubt that her intent to share Dave's work with the public is true. As one who has also lost a beloved parent, I want to explicitly express my deep-felt sorrow for her loss, and I hope this archive has not been a source of further grief.
October 4, 2016
Well, it finally happened. Can't say I'm surprised.
But on a positive note, this has brought real meaning to the name of this website.
But on a positive note, this has brought real meaning to the name of this website.
[Redacted]
October 3, 2016
Re: Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) Takedown Demand
To Whom It May Concern:
This notice of copyright infringement and takedown demand is issued pursuant to Section 512(c) of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (”DMCA”). I hereby demand the removal of the below mentioned infringing material from being posted on the internet. The Center for an Informed America, LLC. dba CIA LLC (hereafter referred to as “CIA”) is the legal owner of the copyrighted work.
As counsel for the CIA LLC, I have a good faith belief that the webpages you are hosting and publishing are in no way authorized by CIA LLC and contain copyrighted material; such as but not limited actual and links to: newsletters, written works, graphic images, and other material. The posting of these webpages without express permission of CIA LLC constitutes infringement of its copyright and dilutes, tarnishes, and otherwise devalues the works’ goodwill and commercial value.
Your website attempts to claim your hosting and posting of such CIA copyrighted material is for personal use. However publishing that information to the general public is in no way personal use. Providing copyrighted material for free is still a violation of the DCMA. Nor is your blanket publication of this copyrighted material allowable under the Free Use exception.
You are therefore ordered to cease posting, remove, and terminate any viewable format, presentation, showing, or other public display of these webpages, as a whole or in part, and the material therein. I am enclosing a copy of the specific infringement information related to your company. Failure to follow the demands in this DMCA Takedown Notice will subject your company to legal liability as a willful infringer which could result in up to treble damages for any such infringement.
I hereby certify that the facts in this letter are true and current under penalty of perjury. If you have any questions kindly contact me at [Redacted].
Sincerely,
/S/
[Redacted]
Enclosure: Infringement Details
Infringement Details
http://www.futile.work/dave.html (including all subpages, to include not but limited to, Abraham Lincoln Assassination; Boston Bombing; Wagging the Moondoggie; Inside the LC, September 11; CIA Newletters; and News, Commentary, Analysis, and Wild Speculation)
AND
http://www.futile.work/nwsltrs/cancer
AND
All links on those webpages (or subpages) which link to any intellectual property owned by CIA LLC.