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SOPA: End of the internet as we know it?

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Gehrig, Jan 13, 2012.

  1. Gehrig

    Gehrig Active Member

    http://lifehacker.com/5860205/all-about-sopa-the-bill-thats-going-to-cripple-your-internet

    Anyone else been following this? Do you believe the bill is going to pass?
     
    Gehrig, Jan 13, 2012
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  2. Inky_Wretch

    Inky_Wretch Well-Known Member

    I'm really hoping the major sites (Google, YouTube, etc) follow through with their threats to shut down for 24 hours as a protest against it. That might wake people up about it.
     
    Inky_Wretch, Jan 13, 2012
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  3. NoOneLikesUs

    NoOneLikesUs Active Member

    There has been push back and wavering from Internet-related firms as of late. Some key politicians (notably Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan) have bailed on supporting it too.

    It and the companion senate bill are turds.
     
    NoOneLikesUs, Jan 13, 2012
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  4. SalukiNC

    SalukiNC Member

    SalukiNC, Jan 13, 2012
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  5. NoOneLikesUs

    NoOneLikesUs Active Member

    Wikipedia going ahead with a 24-hour blackout on Wednesday to protest bills.

    http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-205_162-57359773/wikipedia-to-join-web-blackout-protesting-sopa/
     
    NoOneLikesUs, Jan 16, 2012
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  6. Inky_Wretch

    Inky_Wretch Well-Known Member

    That's because the Senate version of the bill is still alive.

    http://boingboing.net/2012/01/16/sopa-is-dead-its-evil-senate.html
     
    Inky_Wretch, Jan 16, 2012
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