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EXTREMELY important to everyone that uses the internet.
CityofAthos
I thought it appropriate to address an issue that will be affecting the internet if it is allowed to succeed: The Stop Online Piracy Act, or SOPA. This affects us too, guys. If this bill passes, we won't be able to post any links to YouTube, Wikipedia, Reddit, Facebook, or any number of sites that may contain links to "illegal" or "infringing" materials; Posting links would be risking a court order to take down the link, or have our website removed from the Internet's Domain Name Servers. The big issue is the unrealized snowball effect the bill will have on the internet's core structure.
I'm not normally this vocal about political issues, and normally I wouldn't enlist the help of our humble following, but this issue is a serious threat to all that we do, and all that we hold dear. This bill, if passed, will pave the way for even stronger internet censorship bills, limiting our freedom to express ourselves, just because the traditional media industry can't meet their sales quotas with outdated business models. It's time for us to act and make our voices heard.
The easiest and fastest way to help is to head over to Reddit's petition to Congress about the bill. I'll even post a link - Here you go. There's more info on that site on how you can help. We have 3 weeks before the council reconvenes to make the final vote. - Gephorian - Drunkserver.com
http://act.boldprogressives.org/survey/survey_sopa_reddit/?source=reddit1
NO ARGUING, PLEASE. This is strictly for anyone interested in keeping the internet the way it is.
I'm not normally this vocal about political issues, and normally I wouldn't enlist the help of our humble following, but this issue is a serious threat to all that we do, and all that we hold dear. This bill, if passed, will pave the way for even stronger internet censorship bills, limiting our freedom to express ourselves, just because the traditional media industry can't meet their sales quotas with outdated business models. It's time for us to act and make our voices heard.
The easiest and fastest way to help is to head over to Reddit's petition to Congress about the bill. I'll even post a link - Here you go. There's more info on that site on how you can help. We have 3 weeks before the council reconvenes to make the final vote. - Gephorian - Drunkserver.com
http://act.boldprogressives.org/survey/survey_sopa_reddit/?source=reddit1
NO ARGUING, PLEASE. This is strictly for anyone interested in keeping the internet the way it is.
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SOMEONE QUIK DOWNLOAD THE ENTIRE INTERWEBS!!!
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If only.
I like your sig btw. Lol.
I like your sig btw. Lol.
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This one has no flaming, no trolling, no derailing, it all seems fine.
Unless things get out of hand, I doubt it will be locked. (plus Stud already saw this)
On Topic: I dont think this can really happen, I am agreeing with what most people above have said though
Unless things get out of hand, I doubt it will be locked. (plus Stud already saw this)
On Topic: I dont think this can really happen, I am agreeing with what most people above have said though
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It most likely won't. What you've read is all true for the most part. The opposite effects are more massive then the effects they're searching for. They would be beyond stupid to pass it. But you never know.
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I searched for one and I didn't see it. It was only until a couple of minutes ago that I saw it because of the scroll box on the front page.
It's my personal opinion and it gives helpful links to those who want to help and sign petitions. I'd appreciate it if it wasn't locked. I'd hate to have to go and re-post as a reply on the other forum. This topic is large, and deserves to be shared as much as possible. If moderators could just give it a few days then they can lock this. Sorry I didn't see it ahead of time.
It's my personal opinion and it gives helpful links to those who want to help and sign petitions. I'd appreciate it if it wasn't locked. I'd hate to have to go and re-post as a reply on the other forum. This topic is large, and deserves to be shared as much as possible. If moderators could just give it a few days then they can lock this. Sorry I didn't see it ahead of time.
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There's already a topic on this, so it may get locked, just FYI
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People are saying it won't happen, I say it can't happen, the US must know that if they do this they will highly increase terrorism, hackings, protesting and more all pinpointed in the US, that is how much some people are wrapped up in the internet, some will even suicide!, the US must know that? the itnernet is fine as it is. if their is copyright on youtube then the video is not available in some countries (just the US, Europe and Canada)
oh and by those I mean countries within the US, Europe or Canada. Maybe I am wrong, but I know for sure that they block copyright videos from some/alot of countries, if it is not obvious copyright it just says 'Video may (blah blah blah) contain copyright'
What really sucks is that the US think that they are making it better for everyone, 'decreasing copyright' all they are doing is putting the world in chaos, it is like they are trying to destroy any chances of world peace forever, you have to be honest most people rely on the itnernet for everything. Youtube might be used for copyright, but it is used for entertainment, music, vlogs, education, gaming and more!
I am against SOPA, and I will be, till this crap is burried underground forever.
(Yes the ending of the conclusion is from TotalBiscuit)
PS: also by US i ment SOPA
Thankyoup
oh and by those I mean countries within the US, Europe or Canada. Maybe I am wrong, but I know for sure that they block copyright videos from some/alot of countries, if it is not obvious copyright it just says 'Video may (blah blah blah) contain copyright'
What really sucks is that the US think that they are making it better for everyone, 'decreasing copyright' all they are doing is putting the world in chaos, it is like they are trying to destroy any chances of world peace forever, you have to be honest most people rely on the itnernet for everything. Youtube might be used for copyright, but it is used for entertainment, music, vlogs, education, gaming and more!
I am against SOPA, and I will be, till this crap is burried underground forever.
(Yes the ending of the conclusion is from TotalBiscuit)
PS: also by US i ment SOPA
Thankyoup
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Sign the petition! Lets win this one!
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are you for SOPA or against?
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The link I posted was to sign a petition AGAINST SOPA!
I love the internet the way it is, if this passes it'll be hell.
I love the internet the way it is, if this passes it'll be hell.
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Yup, point served. It isn't passing. There are no worry, I promise
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The bill was basically made to gain congress popularity, in my opinion. Sorry to sound dry, but this bill is only making congress look stupid. If they played 1 hour of mw3, and watched one good mw3 montage, they would not even think about this bill
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my boyfriend is big on the subject and he thinks that the opposition to it is massive, which generally means a bill like sopa wont pass. There are multiple organizations against it, even house minority leader nancy pelosi came out against it!
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If this bill passed, PMC would be completely shut down, unless get permission from Notch himself. There is no reason to fight, if there is no chance it will pass.
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I'm sure it won't happen. But we can do what we can until then. You know?
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Agree'd. Help promote all you can, PMC should be more aware of this I think. We do a lot of promoting for servers, we have a lot going on for intense builders and designers, ect. I appreciate the acknowledgement!
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It is not going to happen. The USA is too sensitive, and the generation that we are in is called the "Technologic Generation" for a reason. If this was to pass, it would effect many jobs. Thus, it will lead to the economy getting even worse, and they are to stupid to change their little bill, so it would not effect us. All i'm saying is: It isn't going to happen.
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were not saying wether or not it'll happen, were just trying to help incase it does ;p
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I totally agree with you man,we shouldnt have to give up our rights just because they dont want companies to have free advertisments on the internet (lets plays tutorials ect) and they want everyone to have a licence to post that video on facebook
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Thank you!
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Moderators if you've seen this or heard of it, please promote it on PMC.
Youre site contains thousands. It's important.
Youre site contains thousands. It's important.
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Please comment if you've voted. This effects absolutely everyone, don't let it go unheard. Specially you server owners.
