Never mind the retro oddness of calling people who consume culture “users.” And never mind the double oddness of a group representing writers getting jittery about the presence of too many readers. It’s clear that “users” are out in force, and that’s going to change the copyright equation in ways that still aren’t clear.

Finally, in turbulent times, a proposition that everyone can agree on: the folks who think Barack Obama was really born in Kenya are crazy! Completely, shining, barking, howling, nutburger crazy. And what perfect timing! It’s August, and a restless proletariat clamours for entertainment.