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Gakked from slinkslowdown
Jan. 23rd, 2012 07:06 pm- MegaUpload - Closed.
- FileServe - Closing, does not sell premium.
- FileJungle - Deleting files. Locked in the U.S..
- UploadStation - Locked in the U.S..
- FileSonic - the news is arbitrary (under FBI investigation).
- VideoBB - Closed! Will disappear soon.
- Uploaded - Banned in the U.S. and the FBI went after the owners who are gone.
- FilePost - Deleting all material (will leave executables, pdfs, txts)
- Videoz - Closed and locked in the countries affiliated with the USA.
- 4shared - Deleting files with copyright and waits in line at the FBI.
- MediaFire - Called to testify in the next 90 days and it will open doors. Pro FBI
- Org Torrent - Could vanish with everything within 30 days “he is under criminal investigation”
- Network Share mIRC - Awaiting the decision of the case to continue or terminate Torrente everything.
- Koshiki - Operating 100% Japan will not join the SOPA / PIPA
- Shienko Box - 100% working China / Korea will not join the SOPA / PIPA
- ShareX BR - group UOL / BOL / iG say they will join the SOPA / PIPA
Seriously, is it just me, or is this turning into the Norsefire government from V For Vendetta with every passing moment?
Gakked from slinkslowdown
Jan. 23rd, 2012 07:06 pm- MegaUpload - Closed.
- FileServe - Closing, does not sell premium.
- FileJungle - Deleting files. Locked in the U.S..
- UploadStation - Locked in the U.S..
- FileSonic - the news is arbitrary (under FBI investigation).
- VideoBB - Closed! Will disappear soon.
- Uploaded - Banned in the U.S. and the FBI went after the owners who are gone.
- FilePost - Deleting all material (will leave executables, pdfs, txts)
- Videoz - Closed and locked in the countries affiliated with the USA.
- 4shared - Deleting files with copyright and waits in line at the FBI.
- MediaFire - Called to testify in the next 90 days and it will open doors. Pro FBI
- Org Torrent - Could vanish with everything within 30 days “he is under criminal investigation”
- Network Share mIRC - Awaiting the decision of the case to continue or terminate Torrente everything.
- Koshiki - Operating 100% Japan will not join the SOPA / PIPA
- Shienko Box - 100% working China / Korea will not join the SOPA / PIPA
- ShareX BR - group UOL / BOL / iG say they will join the SOPA / PIPA
Seriously, is it just me, or is this turning into the Norsefire government from V For Vendetta with every passing moment?
The fiasco continues
Jan. 23rd, 2012 04:46 pmOriginally posted by ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
electricdruid at The fiasco continues
And on another note:
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electricdruid at The fiasco continuesACTA in a Nutshell –
What is ACTA? ACTA is the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. A new intellectual property enforcement treaty being negotiated by the United States, the European Community, Switzerland, and Japan, with Australia, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Mexico, Jordan, Morocco, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, and Canada recently announcing that they will join in as well.
Why should you care about ACTA? Initial reports indicate that the treaty will have a very broad scope and will involve new tools targeting “Internet distribution and information technology.”
What is the goal of ACTA? Reportedly the goal is to create new legal standards of intellectual property enforcement, as well as increased international cooperation, an example of which would be an increase in information sharing between signatory countries’ law enforcement agencies.
Essential ACTA Resources -
- Read more about ACTA here: ACTA Fact Sheet
- Read the authentic version of the ACTA text as of 15 April 2011, as finalized by participating countries here: ACTA Finalized Text
- Follow the history of the treaty’s formation here: ACTA history
- Read letters from U.S. Senator Ron Wyden wherein he challenges the constitutionality of ACTA: Letter 1 | Letter 2 | Read the Administration’s Response to Wyden’s First Letter here: Response
- Watch a short informative video on ACTA: ACTA Video
- Watch a lulzy video on ACTA: Lulzy Video
Say NO to ACTA. It is essential to spread awareness and get the word out on ACTA.
Via TumblrAnd on another note:
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The fiasco continues
Jan. 23rd, 2012 04:46 pmOriginally posted by electricdruid at The fiasco continues
And on another note:
( Cut for discussion of triggering content )
electricdruid at The fiasco continuesACTA in a Nutshell –
What is ACTA? ACTA is the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. A new intellectual property enforcement treaty being negotiated by the United States, the European Community, Switzerland, and Japan, with Australia, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Mexico, Jordan, Morocco, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, and Canada recently announcing that they will join in as well.
Why should you care about ACTA? Initial reports indicate that the treaty will have a very broad scope and will involve new tools targeting “Internet distribution and information technology.”
What is the goal of ACTA? Reportedly the goal is to create new legal standards of intellectual property enforcement, as well as increased international cooperation, an example of which would be an increase in information sharing between signatory countries’ law enforcement agencies.
Essential ACTA Resources -
- Read more about ACTA here: ACTA Fact Sheet
- Read the authentic version of the ACTA text as of 15 April 2011, as finalized by participating countries here: ACTA Finalized Text
- Follow the history of the treaty’s formation here: ACTA history
- Read letters from U.S. Senator Ron Wyden wherein he challenges the constitutionality of ACTA: Letter 1 | Letter 2 | Read the Administration’s Response to Wyden’s First Letter here: Response
- Watch a short informative video on ACTA: ACTA Video
- Watch a lulzy video on ACTA: Lulzy Video
Say NO to ACTA. It is essential to spread awareness and get the word out on ACTA.
Via TumblrAnd on another note:
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Originally posted by morgandawn at SOPA Boycott: I Never Promised You A Rose Garden
morgandawn at SOPA Boycott: I Never Promised You A Rose GardenThey pulled both SOPA and PIPA, yah!
But...(and you knew there was going to be a but):
SOPA Defeat Is Not the End Of Hollywood's Ramped-Up Fight Against Piracy (Analysis)
This is what Hollywood is saying and what they are planning: push for more criminal federal and international enforcement, use the courts to get civil injunctive relief, and keeping rewriting the copyright laws in their favor. Remember the lawsuit against Youtube is still to be decided. Imagine Youtube being out out of business just like Megaupload (although Youtube is not even coming close to pulling some of the boneheaded Megaupload moves).
"SOPA protesters roundly cheered when DNS-blocking was taken out of the anti-piracy bills before Congress. But just because Congress won't explicitly approve such measures doesn't mean that they won't happen. In piracy cases going forward, Holllywood can ask sympathetic judges to grant such relief anyway."
Since I know we're in it for the long haul and that the efforts to silence speech in favor of corporate interests will continue, I plan to carry on with the SOPA Boycott in March.
Nor am I alone in coming to this conclusion:
"The MPAA studios hate us. They hate us with region locks and unskippable screens and encryption and criminalization of fair use. They see us as stupid eyeballs with wallets, and they are entitled to a constant stream of our money. They despise us, and they certainly don’t respect us.
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comments | Post or read on Dreamwidth| How to use OpenID]
But...(and you knew there was going to be a but):
SOPA Defeat Is Not the End Of Hollywood's Ramped-Up Fight Against Piracy (Analysis)
This is what Hollywood is saying and what they are planning: push for more criminal federal and international enforcement, use the courts to get civil injunctive relief, and keeping rewriting the copyright laws in their favor. Remember the lawsuit against Youtube is still to be decided. Imagine Youtube being out out of business just like Megaupload (although Youtube is not even coming close to pulling some of the boneheaded Megaupload moves).
"SOPA protesters roundly cheered when DNS-blocking was taken out of the anti-piracy bills before Congress. But just because Congress won't explicitly approve such measures doesn't mean that they won't happen. In piracy cases going forward, Holllywood can ask sympathetic judges to grant such relief anyway."
Since I know we're in it for the long haul and that the efforts to silence speech in favor of corporate interests will continue, I plan to carry on with the SOPA Boycott in March.
Nor am I alone in coming to this conclusion:
"The MPAA studios hate us. They hate us with region locks and unskippable screens and encryption and criminalization of fair use. They see us as stupid eyeballs with wallets, and they are entitled to a constant stream of our money. They despise us, and they certainly don’t respect us.
Yet when we watch their movies, we support them....They use our support to buy these laws.
So maybe, instead of waiting for the MPAA’s next law and changing our Twitter avatars for a few days in protest, it would be more productive to significantly reduce or eliminate our support of the MPAA member companies starting today, and start supporting campaign finance reform."
More "On The Next SOPA."
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Originally posted by morgandawn at SOPA Boycott: I Never Promised You A Rose Garden
morgandawn at SOPA Boycott: I Never Promised You A Rose GardenThey pulled both SOPA and PIPA, yah!
But...(and you knew there was going to be a but):
SOPA Defeat Is Not the End Of Hollywood's Ramped-Up Fight Against Piracy (Analysis)
This is what Hollywood is saying and what they are planning: push for more criminal federal and international enforcement, use the courts to get civil injunctive relief, and keeping rewriting the copyright laws in their favor. Remember the lawsuit against Youtube is still to be decided. Imagine Youtube being out out of business just like Megaupload (although Youtube is not even coming close to pulling some of the boneheaded Megaupload moves).
"SOPA protesters roundly cheered when DNS-blocking was taken out of the anti-piracy bills before Congress. But just because Congress won't explicitly approve such measures doesn't mean that they won't happen. In piracy cases going forward, Holllywood can ask sympathetic judges to grant such relief anyway."
Since I know we're in it for the long haul and that the efforts to silence speech in favor of corporate interests will continue, I plan to carry on with the SOPA Boycott in March.
Nor am I alone in coming to this conclusion:
"The MPAA studios hate us. They hate us with region locks and unskippable screens and encryption and criminalization of fair use. They see us as stupid eyeballs with wallets, and they are entitled to a constant stream of our money. They despise us, and they certainly don’t respect us.
[A Dreamwidth post with comments | Post or read on Dreamwidth| How to use OpenID]
But...(and you knew there was going to be a but):
SOPA Defeat Is Not the End Of Hollywood's Ramped-Up Fight Against Piracy (Analysis)
This is what Hollywood is saying and what they are planning: push for more criminal federal and international enforcement, use the courts to get civil injunctive relief, and keeping rewriting the copyright laws in their favor. Remember the lawsuit against Youtube is still to be decided. Imagine Youtube being out out of business just like Megaupload (although Youtube is not even coming close to pulling some of the boneheaded Megaupload moves).
"SOPA protesters roundly cheered when DNS-blocking was taken out of the anti-piracy bills before Congress. But just because Congress won't explicitly approve such measures doesn't mean that they won't happen. In piracy cases going forward, Holllywood can ask sympathetic judges to grant such relief anyway."
Since I know we're in it for the long haul and that the efforts to silence speech in favor of corporate interests will continue, I plan to carry on with the SOPA Boycott in March.
Nor am I alone in coming to this conclusion:
"The MPAA studios hate us. They hate us with region locks and unskippable screens and encryption and criminalization of fair use. They see us as stupid eyeballs with wallets, and they are entitled to a constant stream of our money. They despise us, and they certainly don’t respect us.
Yet when we watch their movies, we support them....They use our support to buy these laws.
So maybe, instead of waiting for the MPAA’s next law and changing our Twitter avatars for a few days in protest, it would be more productive to significantly reduce or eliminate our support of the MPAA member companies starting today, and start supporting campaign finance reform."
More "On The Next SOPA."
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Seems I Am Not The Only One....
Jan. 20th, 2012 05:46 pmOriginally posted by morgandawn at Seems I Am Not The Only One....
morgandawn at Seems I Am Not The Only One..........who feels the need to take a break from an increasingly dysfunctional relationship.
Original image and campaign source: reddit.
Edited to add my own thoughts (not part of the original reddit call for action): And if you do not feel like taking a total break and perhaps want just a trial separation or couple's counseling, then perhaps consider Black March Lite 2.0 = spend, but spend money on those content creators and independent retailers who came out against SOPA/PIPA. And tell them why you're buying their products in March. There are many of them.
And for those who favor the more targeted boycott, you can find info here. But no matter which, you can participate and you can tailor your level of participation. We have the tools, the will and the strength to take a stand.
Text of image
Black March - Thursday March 1st 2012 to Saturday March 31st 2012
With the continuing campaigns for internet-censoring litigation such as SOPA and PIPA, and the closure of sites like Megaupload under allegations of 'piracy' and 'conspiracy' the time has come to take a stand against music, film, and media companies' lobbyists.
The only way is to hit them where it hurts.
Their profit margins.
March 2012 is the end of the First Quarter in economic reports world wide.
Do not buy a single record. Do not download a single song, legally or illegally. Do not go to see a single film in cinemas, or download a copy. Do not buy a DVD in the stores. Do not buy a videogame. Do not buy a single book or magazine.
Wait the four weeks to buy them in April: see a film later, etc... Holding out for just four weeks, maximum, will leave a gaping hole in media companies profits for the first quarter, an economic hit which will in turn be observed by governments world wide as stocks and shares will blip from a large enough loss of incomes. This action will give a statement of intent:
"We will not tolerate the Media Industries' lobbying for legislation that will censor the internet."
Original image and campaign source: reddit.
Edited to add my own thoughts (not part of the original reddit call for action): And if you do not feel like taking a total break and perhaps want just a trial separation or couple's counseling, then perhaps consider Black March Lite 2.0 = spend, but spend money on those content creators and independent retailers who came out against SOPA/PIPA. And tell them why you're buying their products in March. There are many of them.
And for those who favor the more targeted boycott, you can find info here. But no matter which, you can participate and you can tailor your level of participation. We have the tools, the will and the strength to take a stand.
Text of image
Black March - Thursday March 1st 2012 to Saturday March 31st 2012
With the continuing campaigns for internet-censoring litigation such as SOPA and PIPA, and the closure of sites like Megaupload under allegations of 'piracy' and 'conspiracy' the time has come to take a stand against music, film, and media companies' lobbyists.
The only way is to hit them where it hurts.
Their profit margins.
March 2012 is the end of the First Quarter in economic reports world wide.
Do not buy a single record. Do not download a single song, legally or illegally. Do not go to see a single film in cinemas, or download a copy. Do not buy a DVD in the stores. Do not buy a videogame. Do not buy a single book or magazine.
Wait the four weeks to buy them in April: see a film later, etc... Holding out for just four weeks, maximum, will leave a gaping hole in media companies profits for the first quarter, an economic hit which will in turn be observed by governments world wide as stocks and shares will blip from a large enough loss of incomes. This action will give a statement of intent:
"We will not tolerate the Media Industries' lobbying for legislation that will censor the internet."
Seems I Am Not The Only One....
Jan. 20th, 2012 05:46 pmOriginally posted by morgandawn at Seems I Am Not The Only One....
morgandawn at Seems I Am Not The Only One..........who feels the need to take a break from an increasingly dysfunctional relationship.
Original image and campaign source: reddit.
Edited to add my own thoughts (not part of the original reddit call for action): And if you do not feel like taking a total break and perhaps want just a trial separation or couple's counseling, then perhaps consider Black March Lite 2.0 = spend, but spend money on those content creators and independent retailers who came out against SOPA/PIPA. And tell them why you're buying their products in March. There are many of them.
And for those who favor the more targeted boycott, you can find info here. But no matter which, you can participate and you can tailor your level of participation. We have the tools, the will and the strength to take a stand.
Text of image
Black March - Thursday March 1st 2012 to Saturday March 31st 2012
With the continuing campaigns for internet-censoring litigation such as SOPA and PIPA, and the closure of sites like Megaupload under allegations of 'piracy' and 'conspiracy' the time has come to take a stand against music, film, and media companies' lobbyists.
The only way is to hit them where it hurts.
Their profit margins.
March 2012 is the end of the First Quarter in economic reports world wide.
Do not buy a single record. Do not download a single song, legally or illegally. Do not go to see a single film in cinemas, or download a copy. Do not buy a DVD in the stores. Do not buy a videogame. Do not buy a single book or magazine.
Wait the four weeks to buy them in April: see a film later, etc... Holding out for just four weeks, maximum, will leave a gaping hole in media companies profits for the first quarter, an economic hit which will in turn be observed by governments world wide as stocks and shares will blip from a large enough loss of incomes. This action will give a statement of intent:
"We will not tolerate the Media Industries' lobbying for legislation that will censor the internet."
Original image and campaign source: reddit.
Edited to add my own thoughts (not part of the original reddit call for action): And if you do not feel like taking a total break and perhaps want just a trial separation or couple's counseling, then perhaps consider Black March Lite 2.0 = spend, but spend money on those content creators and independent retailers who came out against SOPA/PIPA. And tell them why you're buying their products in March. There are many of them.
And for those who favor the more targeted boycott, you can find info here. But no matter which, you can participate and you can tailor your level of participation. We have the tools, the will and the strength to take a stand.
Text of image
Black March - Thursday March 1st 2012 to Saturday March 31st 2012
With the continuing campaigns for internet-censoring litigation such as SOPA and PIPA, and the closure of sites like Megaupload under allegations of 'piracy' and 'conspiracy' the time has come to take a stand against music, film, and media companies' lobbyists.
The only way is to hit them where it hurts.
Their profit margins.
March 2012 is the end of the First Quarter in economic reports world wide.
Do not buy a single record. Do not download a single song, legally or illegally. Do not go to see a single film in cinemas, or download a copy. Do not buy a DVD in the stores. Do not buy a videogame. Do not buy a single book or magazine.
Wait the four weeks to buy them in April: see a film later, etc... Holding out for just four weeks, maximum, will leave a gaping hole in media companies profits for the first quarter, an economic hit which will in turn be observed by governments world wide as stocks and shares will blip from a large enough loss of incomes. This action will give a statement of intent:
"We will not tolerate the Media Industries' lobbying for legislation that will censor the internet."
Protest SOPA/PIPA -- it ain't done yet
Jan. 20th, 2012 06:56 amOriginally posted by nagasvoice at Protest SOPA/PIPA -- it ain't done yet
( Read more... )
Clay Shirky in a TED talk on why these bills are a terrible idea:
http://www.ted.com/talks/view/lang/en//id/1329
As clay noted in his talk, these bills are just the start of escalating efforts to turn back the clock to 60's sofa-snoozeland, siddown and shuddup ya buncha amateur clowns.
Well. I'm with morgandawn on this one.
http://morgandawn.dreamwidth.org/1158300.html
I think a lot of folks need to take a break in this dysfunctional relationship. Honestly, I could claim to be doing likewise, but truth is, I don't consume much major media at any time. Too busy making my own stuffs, and reading other cool people's stuffs online, including those giving homage to major media content.
So it's not hard for *me* to join the boycott and say I'll avoid paying anything to major media in the month of March.
I know it's a lot harder on some of my friends.
But maybe we'll all be so busy making original stuffs of our own we really won't miss the stuff made by professionals. Which would be a shame, ya know. Some of those folks are really good at what they do, and it'd be a shame for them not to get paid by their corporate masters.
===
And finally, if you haven't already signed various emails to Congress, or called your representatives, or written them a letter, here's some resources.
Write Congress now:
http://americancensorship.org/
nagasvoice at Protest SOPA/PIPA -- it ain't done yetBoing Boing had a series of articles and links that are very helpful on this topic.
Here, they talk about where all those flakey made-up financials come from in justifying the online piracy argument:
http://boingboing.net/2012/01/19/where-the-funny-piracy-numbers.html
Here, they talk about where all those flakey made-up financials come from in justifying the online piracy argument:
http://boingboing.net/2012/01/19/where-the-funny-piracy-numbers.html
( Read more... )
Clay Shirky in a TED talk on why these bills are a terrible idea:
http://www.ted.com/talks/view/lang/en//id/1329
As clay noted in his talk, these bills are just the start of escalating efforts to turn back the clock to 60's sofa-snoozeland, siddown and shuddup ya buncha amateur clowns.
Well. I'm with morgandawn on this one.
http://morgandawn.dreamwidth.org/1158300.html
I think a lot of folks need to take a break in this dysfunctional relationship. Honestly, I could claim to be doing likewise, but truth is, I don't consume much major media at any time. Too busy making my own stuffs, and reading other cool people's stuffs online, including those giving homage to major media content.
So it's not hard for *me* to join the boycott and say I'll avoid paying anything to major media in the month of March.
I know it's a lot harder on some of my friends.
But maybe we'll all be so busy making original stuffs of our own we really won't miss the stuff made by professionals. Which would be a shame, ya know. Some of those folks are really good at what they do, and it'd be a shame for them not to get paid by their corporate masters.
===
And finally, if you haven't already signed various emails to Congress, or called your representatives, or written them a letter, here's some resources.
Write Congress now:
http://americancensorship.org/
Protest SOPA/PIPA -- it ain't done yet
Jan. 20th, 2012 06:56 amOriginally posted by nagasvoice at Protest SOPA/PIPA -- it ain't done yet
( Read more... )
Clay Shirky in a TED talk on why these bills are a terrible idea:
http://www.ted.com/talks/view/lang/en//id/1329
As clay noted in his talk, these bills are just the start of escalating efforts to turn back the clock to 60's sofa-snoozeland, siddown and shuddup ya buncha amateur clowns.
Well. I'm with morgandawn on this one.
http://morgandawn.dreamwidth.org/1158300.html
I think a lot of folks need to take a break in this dysfunctional relationship. Honestly, I could claim to be doing likewise, but truth is, I don't consume much major media at any time. Too busy making my own stuffs, and reading other cool people's stuffs online, including those giving homage to major media content.
So it's not hard for *me* to join the boycott and say I'll avoid paying anything to major media in the month of March.
I know it's a lot harder on some of my friends.
But maybe we'll all be so busy making original stuffs of our own we really won't miss the stuff made by professionals. Which would be a shame, ya know. Some of those folks are really good at what they do, and it'd be a shame for them not to get paid by their corporate masters.
===
And finally, if you haven't already signed various emails to Congress, or called your representatives, or written them a letter, here's some resources.
Write Congress now:
http://americancensorship.org/
nagasvoice at Protest SOPA/PIPA -- it ain't done yetBoing Boing had a series of articles and links that are very helpful on this topic.
Here, they talk about where all those flakey made-up financials come from in justifying the online piracy argument:
http://boingboing.net/2012/01/19/where-the-funny-piracy-numbers.html
Here, they talk about where all those flakey made-up financials come from in justifying the online piracy argument:
http://boingboing.net/2012/01/19/where-the-funny-piracy-numbers.html
( Read more... )
Clay Shirky in a TED talk on why these bills are a terrible idea:
http://www.ted.com/talks/view/lang/en//id/1329
As clay noted in his talk, these bills are just the start of escalating efforts to turn back the clock to 60's sofa-snoozeland, siddown and shuddup ya buncha amateur clowns.
Well. I'm with morgandawn on this one.
http://morgandawn.dreamwidth.org/1158300.html
I think a lot of folks need to take a break in this dysfunctional relationship. Honestly, I could claim to be doing likewise, but truth is, I don't consume much major media at any time. Too busy making my own stuffs, and reading other cool people's stuffs online, including those giving homage to major media content.
So it's not hard for *me* to join the boycott and say I'll avoid paying anything to major media in the month of March.
I know it's a lot harder on some of my friends.
But maybe we'll all be so busy making original stuffs of our own we really won't miss the stuff made by professionals. Which would be a shame, ya know. Some of those folks are really good at what they do, and it'd be a shame for them not to get paid by their corporate masters.
===
And finally, if you haven't already signed various emails to Congress, or called your representatives, or written them a letter, here's some resources.
Write Congress now:
http://americancensorship.org/
Originally posted by box_in_the_box at Internet blackout day: See you all on Thursday
box_in_the_box at Internet blackout day: See you all on ThursdayGoogle: End Piracy, Not Liberty
Millions of Americans oppose SOPA and PIPA because these bills would censor the Internet and slow economic growth in the U.S.
Two bills before Congress, known as the Protect IP Act (PIPA) in the Senate and the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) in the House, would censor the Web and impose harmful regulations on American business. Millions of Internet users and entrepreneurs already oppose SOPA and PIPA.
The Senate will begin voting on January 24th. Please let them know how you feel. Sign this petition urging Congress to vote NO on PIPA and SOPA before it is too late.
Tell Congress: Don't censor the Web
Fighting online piracy is important. The most effective way to shut down pirate websites is through targeted legislation that cuts off their funding. There's no need to make American social networks, blogs and search engines censor the Internet or undermine the existing laws that have enabled the Web to thrive, creating millions of U.S. jobs.
Too much is at stake — please vote NO on PIPA and SOPA.
Originally posted by box_in_the_box at Internet blackout day: See you all on Thursday
box_in_the_box at Internet blackout day: See you all on ThursdayGoogle: End Piracy, Not Liberty
Millions of Americans oppose SOPA and PIPA because these bills would censor the Internet and slow economic growth in the U.S.
Two bills before Congress, known as the Protect IP Act (PIPA) in the Senate and the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) in the House, would censor the Web and impose harmful regulations on American business. Millions of Internet users and entrepreneurs already oppose SOPA and PIPA.
The Senate will begin voting on January 24th. Please let them know how you feel. Sign this petition urging Congress to vote NO on PIPA and SOPA before it is too late.
Tell Congress: Don't censor the Web
Fighting online piracy is important. The most effective way to shut down pirate websites is through targeted legislation that cuts off their funding. There's no need to make American social networks, blogs and search engines censor the Internet or undermine the existing laws that have enabled the Web to thrive, creating millions of U.S. jobs.
Too much is at stake — please vote NO on PIPA and SOPA.
