I don't know if anyone paid for the giant anti-SOPA ads, but either way, I am happy to see them. SOPA sucks.
Thanks to admins re: SOPA.
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Yeah, one thinks that when one doesn't own copyrights.
Its not about censorship, its about respecting what someone has invested money in the ownership & creation of something. But most people are confused about that. Inform oneself & read it.
Its about how people feel entitled to stealing other people property. These internet companies are so protective of their own websites & their ownership & yet they don't grant that same respect to others who spent the time & money to create something.
Greed, I want mine & yours too.
Its not about censorship, its about respecting what someone has invested money in the ownership & creation of something. But most people are confused about that. Inform oneself & read it.
Its about how people feel entitled to stealing other people property. These internet companies are so protective of their own websites & their ownership & yet they don't grant that same respect to others who spent the time & money to create something.
Greed, I want mine & yours too.
Admin: Is this crossing the political line that we are told not too cross as forum members? You know, the rules. Just wondering. This could lead to some trouble.
This is a pretty in-depth explanation of SOPA/PIPA by CNet:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-31921_3-57329001-281/how-sopa-would-affect-you-faq/
I think the security issues mentioned in regards to DNSSEC are of concern, as well as deep packet inspection of ISPs (which is basically monitoring your internet usage), and taking down an entire website for a single infringement - even if only one page has an infringement, and even if it's unintentional - for example, you post a YouTube video that has copyrighted material (such as a TV playing an NFL game in the background). That game is copyrighted and even though you didn't intend to show that in your video, theoretically you could be prosecuted.
I know they need to find a way to target pirate sites and those that allow copyrighted content to be distributed - and I'm totally cool with that - but this is far-reaching and has more implications than just shutting down those websites.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-31921_3-57329001-281/how-sopa-would-affect-you-faq/
I think the security issues mentioned in regards to DNSSEC are of concern, as well as deep packet inspection of ISPs (which is basically monitoring your internet usage), and taking down an entire website for a single infringement - even if only one page has an infringement, and even if it's unintentional - for example, you post a YouTube video that has copyrighted material (such as a TV playing an NFL game in the background). That game is copyrighted and even though you didn't intend to show that in your video, theoretically you could be prosecuted.
I know they need to find a way to target pirate sites and those that allow copyrighted content to be distributed - and I'm totally cool with that - but this is far-reaching and has more implications than just shutting down those websites.
You are right, normally we take a stance against having any political discussion on tPF.
Today however, I decided to join the broad opposition to raise awareness against the Protect-IP Act that would introduce censorship and undermine freedom of speech.
Our PurseForum could --like many, many other sites online we all visit, participate in and love-- easily become subject to being shut down, should this bill pass.
I get the protest and the circumstances of it all...
but NO purses for us?!?
:cry:
Seriously though, a good read on it:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/16/opinion/firewall-law-could-infringe-on-free-speech.html?_r=4
but NO purses for us?!?
:cry:Seriously though, a good read on it:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/16/opinion/firewall-law-could-infringe-on-free-speech.html?_r=4
I just want to add a couple of links...
Pretty comprehensive list of those opposing SOPA
http://www.cdt.org/report/list-organizations-and-individuals-opposing-sopa
Quick link to email representatives specifically in your district if you wish
http://www.opencongress.org/contact_congress_letters/new?bill=112-h3261&position=oppose
Quick link for those outside the US who wish to send a petition to the State Department
http://americancensorship.org/modal/state-dept-petition/index.html
Pretty comprehensive list of those opposing SOPA
http://www.cdt.org/report/list-organizations-and-individuals-opposing-sopa
Quick link to email representatives specifically in your district if you wish
http://www.opencongress.org/contact_congress_letters/new?bill=112-h3261&position=oppose
Quick link for those outside the US who wish to send a petition to the State Department
http://americancensorship.org/modal/state-dept-petition/index.html
I'm in Canada so don't get a vote but this whole SOPA thing is a ton of bull...I hope they don't pass it because I can see it going the way of the middle east and their censorship of western culture and internet sites. If it passes I just don't see any good coming from it.
Click the AD and you'll be directed to the website where you can read about it =)