Another content-tussle on the internets

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November 10, 2010 at 8:41PM

Another service that provides content without actually paying the content makers has encountered a roadblock; this time it's FilmOn.org.

He then said "Yo ho, me hearties" and adjusted his eyepatch; the parrot on his shoulder did not comment. Well, no. The site is here, if you're curious; I mention this only because it also has ads for something called "Twig," and you must watch the little videos. They're remarkable. The first one gives you absolutely no idea what Twig is. The song will make you want to throw a sturdy rope over a rafter and kick out a chair, because that's the only way you'll get it out of your head. Or, if you wish, listen here. Go on. Dare you.

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