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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
- ⛥Argent Witch⛥
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Posted on: Fri Nov 18, 2011 5:53pm
If this goes through, I will legit -cry-. This just cannot happen ;-----;
- Ash
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Posted on: Fri Nov 18, 2011 5:54pm
"NinjaxChesh (#7935)
Posted on: Fri Nov 18, 2011 5:47pm
funniest thing is that "SOPA" in swedish means "garbage"".
And "soup" in spanish! XD
-Ash
- Suea Peek
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Posted on: Fri Nov 18, 2011 5:59pm
Oh man, this really scares me too :( The fact that it's unconstitutional should mean I shouldn't have to worry about it passing, but you really can't trust the government anymore...
- >:Daisy
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Posted on: Fri Nov 18, 2011 6:04pm
I've heard of his.. I signed in some sort of petition making site. But wow, this is horrible! I don't live in the US but, most of the sites I go on are US-based...
We have to stop this!
- happy8star
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Posted on: Fri Nov 18, 2011 6:18pm
Oh gosh >>
- Kitsune
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Posted on: Fri Nov 18, 2011 6:18pm
I signed FireFox petition and will sign this one also!!
- Arctic
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Posted on: Fri Nov 18, 2011 6:19pm
THAT IS REDICULOUS! I'm totally not wanting that to happen! It's a violation of our rights!
- Kirigiri
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Posted on: Fri Nov 18, 2011 6:19pm
I'm honestly not TOO terribly worried. Obama has already threatened to Veto it, and will if it gets to his desk.. I:
But still the idea of it is still pretty scary..
- moonchild
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Posted on: Fri Nov 18, 2011 6:22pm
I don't want this to pass by any means, and would love to sign those petition-type things, except THEY ALL WANT MY ADDRESS.
Posted on: Fri Nov 18, 2011 5:51pm
This just sounds like a tool the entertainment industry is using to try and fight pirating. In any case, i'm totally for sharing content regardless of whether or not it is copyrighted. I have signed the petition.