This internet fad is pretty damn ubiquitous nowadays. It's ingrained in every part of life nowadays - the classroom, the workplace, the bedroom home, and beyond. As someone who basically grew up with the internet, it can be hard to imagine the world without it.
Okay, so that sounds a little sad, but I mean it in a... not sad way.
It seems a German court not only agrees with that point, but has taken it one step further.
Reuters
This is a nice ruling... which is a bit of a shame. I've been saving "Deutsch-bag" for quite awhile now; I guess I'll have to hold on to it for a little bit longer.
This decision could have some huge ramifications. Right now, this ruling only applies to this part of Germany. However, when it comes to courts, there is nothing more important than precedent; judges look to the past to determine how laws should be interpreted and enacted. This case may very well influence (however slightly) future decisions beyond Germany.
Plus, it's just nice to see the justice system get with the times, man.
Now if you'll excuse me, I have some procrastinating to do - some essential procrastinating to do, I mean.
Okay, so that sounds a little sad, but I mean it in a... not sad way.
It seems a German court not only agrees with that point, but has taken it one step further.
(Reuters) - A German court ruled on Thursday that people have the right to claim compensation from service providers if their Internet access is disrupted, because the Internet is an "essential" part of life.
The Federal Court of Justice in Karlsruhe made the ruling after hearing the case of a man who was unable to use his DSL connection, which also offered a telephone and fax line, for two months from late 2008 to early 2009.
He had already received compensation for the cost of having to use a mobile phone, but wanted to be compensated for not being able to use the Internet. Under German law the loss of use of essential material items can be compensated.
This is a nice ruling... which is a bit of a shame. I've been saving "Deutsch-bag" for quite awhile now; I guess I'll have to hold on to it for a little bit longer.
This decision could have some huge ramifications. Right now, this ruling only applies to this part of Germany. However, when it comes to courts, there is nothing more important than precedent; judges look to the past to determine how laws should be interpreted and enacted. This case may very well influence (however slightly) future decisions beyond Germany.
Plus, it's just nice to see the justice system get with the times, man.
Now if you'll excuse me, I have some procrastinating to do - some essential procrastinating to do, I mean.