I've modified Prodigem to allow anyone to create a limited account which will allow you to sign into Prodigem so that you can comment on a torrent and join in and create discussions. These accounts by default do not allow uploading of files or the creation of torrents. However, with an invitation from any full-access Prodigem user, your account can be enabled for full access as well (or, as before, if you don't have an account and you receive an invitation, this will still lead to a full-access account). This solution will bridge the gap to allow discussions to take place within Prodigem without having to open up everything to the uncertain nature of random internet uploads. Thus, to post torrents you still need someone to vouch for you.

Next step: revamping the comment system (now that everyone can use it).

The bayff.mp3 within this torrent is from last night's EFF event in celebration of innovation (in relation to what the Broadcast Flag will limit). The presentation is by Fred von Lohmann and includes a quiz on electronic rights issues (and Lord of the Rings trivia for the extra geeky). To round out the torrent, I've also included recent oral arguments from the MGM v. Grokster case where Fred argues the legality of P2P sharing.

Note to Panasonic: Your crummy SV-AV50 video camera continues to produce corrupted video that will only play on the camera. It's also quite terrible in low light. Buyer beware.