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Internet Censorship
If you haven't already heard of SOPA, it's bill going through committee in the US that basically allows the US government to censor the internet, and makes website owners liable for what users post.
All of us need to protest.
The bill means the government can block what YOU view because one person posts something that infringes copyright. That means all video streaming sites are vulnerable, all forums, all pet sites that allow user content, all social networking sites, the moment someone notices a user posting copyrighted material.
It means that web site owners will be legally liable for what their users post, as opposed to now, where they are required to remove content upon being notified of the infringement. And I dunno about you but that sounds like death to user content everywhere.
The efforts of everyone is necessary in making sure Congress hears our outcry about this. To learn more, search for SOPA in an internet search engine and look at the recent news articles, or go to AmericanCensorship.org.
Posted by JAK
(#15) on Fri Nov 18, 2011 5:23pm
- Dragon Fanatic
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Posted on: Fri Nov 18, 2011 8:32pm
signed. andnow i hope and pray for the best
- Azylumin
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Posted on: Fri Nov 18, 2011 8:38pm
That sounds so mean!! Why would they even try to pass such a bill?
I would protest, but I dont think Australians with have any effect on the bill D:
- Azylumin
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Posted on: Fri Nov 18, 2011 8:39pm
That sounds so mean!! Why would they even try to pass such a bill?
I would protest, but I dont think Australians with have any effect on the bill D:
- Hiatus & Missing
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Posted on: Fri Nov 18, 2011 9:02pm
Signed it. ^^ ~Yvne
- Moved to 8407
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Posted on: Fri Nov 18, 2011 9:06pm
The bill has been delayed. A lot of people have already called in 2 days ago...
https://staff.tumblr.com/post/12930076128/a-historic-thing
- freya
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Posted on: Fri Nov 18, 2011 9:07pm
did my part and signed!
- Rabbit Gone
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Posted on: Fri Nov 18, 2011 9:09pm
Yah. Because if something like that did get passed, there would be mass unrest. You know..as the years roll on, I'm starting to wish I had money to move someplace else. Like maybe Austrella. Which I can't even seem to spell right. Bad me.
- Moonlight
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Posted on: Fri Nov 18, 2011 9:11pm
We should make T-shirts and give them out for everyone to wear.
- LaTiDa
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Posted on: Fri Nov 18, 2011 9:47pm
My teenage Daughter brought this to my attention from a youtube last night the youtube is called protect ip act breaks the internet. I can't imagine this would ever pass but I did my part to see it doesn't.
Posted on: Fri Nov 18, 2011 8:30pm
This is so distressing! D: I have sent the link to friends of mine so that others find out too and can help us all make a stand, thank you for bringing all this to my attention.