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p dub Jan 20, 2012

did u guys sign the petition for STOP SOPA protest?
GreenManXphile Jan 20, 2012

p dub wrote:
did u guys sign the petition for STOP SOPA protest?

Yeah. I also did the adult thing and wrote my state's representatives. Took ten mins. And I did it last week too. Before you were even aware of it.
Jeff 🍆 Newton Jan 20, 2012

₲rээƞℳɑƞ×℘ӈìℓɛ wrote:
p dub wrote:
did u guys sign the petition for STOP SOPA protest?

Yeah. I also did the adult thing and wrote my state's representatives. Took ten mins. And I did it last week too. Before you were even aware of it.
👏👏👏👏 Glad I'm not the only one.
Joshua James Jan 20, 2012

I have done both as well. With so much opposition I can't see it passing. If it does I believe riots will follow
Ieatlittleboys Jan 20, 2012

Joshua James wrote:
I have done both as well. With so much opposition I can't see it passing. If it does I believe riots will follow
Σχϲιѕιøη Jan 20, 2012

Ive been meaning to call my congressman. Will do tomorrow
Ꮶ͜иιɢн͡т Jan 20, 2012

I know a guy called Billy Sopa, if i was to protest against him id get a broken jaw! :(
GreenManXphile Jan 20, 2012

📡Ǥadցet ѵ2📡 wrote:
I know a guy called Billy Sopa, if i was to protest against him id get a broken jaw! :(

Oh. That's not relevant or interesting. Thanks!
Ꮶ͜иιɢн͡т Jan 20, 2012

₲rээƞℳɑƞ×℘ӈìℓɛ wrote:
📡Ǥadցet ѵ2📡 wrote:
I know a guy called Billy Sopa, if i was to protest against him id get a broken jaw! :(

Oh. That's not relevant or interesting. Thanks!

You're very welcome. :)

Now on a serious note.... Why are people so opposed to preventing the theft of other peoples property?

Can someone point me in the direction of some objective sites for more info? Not some scare monger site only giving opinions and misinformation. Is there a site we can view the bill itself? All the ones I can find are simply peoe making assumptions of what 'could happen' as a result of this being passed.

Thanks
Ꮶ͜иιɢн͡т Jan 20, 2012

*Peoe = People lol
🔰ℬཞüęℵǿཞ🔰 Jan 20, 2012

Sure I'd love to read it, but as a non-conformist I'm opposed to anything groups of people want. So I'm not for SOPA but neither am I against it... I'd elaborate, but I've got a kingdom to oversee
TheFailure Jan 20, 2012

📡Ǥadցet ѵ2📡 wrote:
₲rээƞℳɑƞ×℘ӈìℓɛ wrote:
📡Ǥadցet ѵ2📡 wrote:
know a guy called Billy Sopa, if i was :(

Oh. That's not relevant or interesting. Thanks!

You're very welcome. :)

property?

passed.

Thanks

From what i understand if this bill passes it basicly makes the entertanment idustry in control of the internet. There are many huge sites that would be shut down instantly for showing moives and music. Next the search engines would be shut down for having a link to these sites. Facebook could be shut down if they don't block a user that posts a link to these sites. There are many more things that WOULD happen.
Ꮶ͜иιɢн͡т Jan 20, 2012

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📡Ǥadցet ѵ2📡 wrote:
₲rээƞℳɑƞ×℘ӈìℓɛ wrote:
📡Ǥadցet ѵ2📡 wrote:
know a guy called Billy Sopa, if i was :(

Oh. That's not relevant or interesting. Thanks!

You're very welcome. :)

property?

passed.

Thanks

From what i understand if this bill passes it basicly makes the entertanment idustry in control of the internet. There are many huge sites that would be shut down instantly for showing moives and music. Next the search engines would be shut down for having a link to these sites. Facebook could be shut down if they don't block a user that posts a link to these sites. There are many more things that WOULD happen.
Lol - exactly the kind of misinformation and assumptions I was wading thru from other non objective means, but thanks.
TheFailure Jan 20, 2012

📡Ǥadցet ѵ2📡 wrote:
⚡ ADD: 226 ⚡ wrote:
📡Ǥadցet ѵ2📡 wrote:
₲rээƞℳɑƞ×℘ӈìℓɛ wrote:
📡Ǥadցet ѵ2📡 wrote:
know a guy called Billy Sopa, if i was :(

Oh. That's not relevant or interesting. Thanks!

You're very welcome. :)

property?

passed.

Thanks

Lol - exactly the kind of misinformation and assumptions I was wading thru from other non objective means, but thanks.
And that's why it's a good thing I am not old enough to vote 😺
★ʗℝ₳ℤㄚℝㅌⅆℕⅇʗҜ★ Jan 20, 2012

God forbid they shut down Facebook. I mean OMG😱 people would actually have to get up and do things. That would be terrible to say the least....
Kearn Jan 20, 2012

I signed ages ago, I've known about this for a long time, got annoyed at alot of people that didn't but I guess I roll in different circles online.
Ꮶ͜иιɢн͡т Jan 20, 2012

⚡ ADD: 226 ⚡ wrote:
📡Ǥadցet ѵ2📡 wrote:
⚡ ADD: 226 ⚡ wrote:
📡Ǥadցet ѵ2📡 wrote:
₲rээƞℳɑƞ×℘ӈìℓɛ wrote:
📡Ǥadցet ѵ2📡 wrote:
know a guy called Billy Sopa, if i was :(

Oh. That's not relevant or interesting. Thanks!

You're very welcome. :)

property?

passed.

Thanks

Lol - exactly the kind of misinformation and assumptions I was wading thru from other non objective means, but thanks.
And that's why it's a good thing I am not old enough to vote 😺
Fair one :)
Ꮶ͜иιɢн͡т Jan 20, 2012

Dont get me wrong here, Im not saying i agree with it or against it. I just think there seems to be a lot of scare tactics being used by those who oppose it. I cant find many statements that are giving factual accounts of what is actally contained in the literature of the bill.

Personally I cant draw conclusions until i have two sides of a penny in front of me. Not just the tech world throwing toys out the pram!

There is a very real and very criminal element to it though. By means of SOPA or another bill, it should be dealt with as such.

Someone breaks down your door and steals your TV, you want action. All it boils down to is someone wanting to protect what belongs to them.

Perhaps SOPA is a poorly put together bill, I cant find enough info about it to say but I dont think the majority of people protesting about it know a great deal either. Internet fat cats, criminals and liars have far too much influence over web based communities.
243-165-789 Jan 20, 2012

"Perhaps SOPA is a poorly put together bill, I cant find enough info about it to say but I dont think the majority of people protesting about it know a great deal either. Internet fat cats, criminals and liars have far too much influence over web based communities."
That's exactly the issue with the sopa proposal, the wording is too general and vague, it allows the governments alot of leeway to interpret and abuse as they wish.
Interesting point, the same people who came up with the file sharing software are the same people now penalising people for using it.
Ꮶ͜иιɢн͡т Jan 20, 2012

"That's exactly the issue with the sopa proposal, the wording is too general and vague, it allows the governments alot of leeway to interpret and abuse as they wish.
Interesting point, the same people who came up with the file sharing software are the same people now penalising people for using it."

So there is a publicly available copy of the bill to view then?

Im sorry but my google skills obviously lack in areas. I still cant find anywhere to actually see it word for word.
eviltink Jan 20, 2012

The Wikipedia entries actually have links to the fully worded bills--here's their link for SOPA. Other ref's there, too.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stop_Online_Piracy_Act
eviltink Jan 20, 2012

Same goes for PIPA...
Mr. Pwnr Jan 20, 2012

I set up a spambot to flood the supporters with 1000000 additional emails a day. I am so awesome!
Ꮶ͜иιɢн͡т Jan 20, 2012

⌖🔥💋Ultra💋🔥⌖ wrote:
Same goes for PIPA...

Thanks Ultra, very kind if ya. I'm just curious what the fuss is about :)
eviltink Jan 20, 2012

📡Ǥadցet ѵ2📡 wrote:
⌖🔥💋Ultra💋🔥⌖ wrote:
Same goes for PIPA...

Thanks Ultra, very kind if ya. I'm just curious what the fuss is about :)
I always read the whole bill, too...even if I'm pretty sure I'm for or against it. Good to be informed. Wiki has a personal beef on this one so they're pretty accurate with their information.
Jeff 🍆 Newton Jan 20, 2012

It is essentially censorship. Your Facebook page could be blocked in America if you posted a video on YouTube of some song you like. A large record company could have some issues with another smaller one, hunt around their site and get it blocked. With enough money, anything is possible. The bill is not specific enough. Plus, I bet people will find ways to get around this.
thelonlycacti Jan 20, 2012

Dr. Seuss wrote:
Joshua James wrote:
I have done both as well. With so much opposition I can't see it passing. If it does I believe riots will follow

Hell yeah I'd riot the hell out of D.C. if it passed