Sopa

Salami · 12-17-2011, 03:35 PM

Well, I think it's unwise to underestimate the power of politicians, especially the semi literate ones. I shall look into this further.

Ska Lagos Jew Sun Ra · 12-19-2011, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Paloma

There is no ****ting way this will actually happen

I don't know. I'm wondering what happens if it does. I mean, if you rip away megaupload, youtube, etc. From the Internet you'll have a group of bored, wreckless, frustrated youth on your hands.

But, it seems unlikely. Two words: Advertising revenue. I mean, the existence of piracy makes a ton of money. For that reason, this thing is bound to fold, even if it happens.

Phantom Limb · 12-19-2011, 12:31 AM

I can see it happening just cause cause the US is ****ed up. But on the other hand, it's not gonna happen.

~~Farfisa~~ · 12-19-2011, 01:09 AM

The politicians for SOPA obviously have no idea what they are doing. It's just a bunch of old suits pushing the interests of big businesses, but that happens a lot, so why am I surprised? It's a shame really, I download music because it helps me discover a band (I'm not rich), and I take most of my hard earned money and buy records I really like because I want to support bands I really like. It's like seeing a musician on TV, or on Youtube. It helps the artists get their name out there and sell some albums.

LoathsomePete · 01-16-2012, 02:58 PM

House Kills SOPA - Denver Computers | Examiner.com

Whelp I'm gonna go have me a victory drink and do my best to smile for the rest of the day.

~~Farfisa~~ · 01-16-2012, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

House Kills SOPA - Denver Computers | Examiner.com

Whelp I'm gonna go have me a victory drink and do my best to smile for the rest of the day.

Nah, it's been shelved. I wouldn't let your guard down yet. Also, look out for PIPA.

FaSho · 01-16-2012, 07:23 PM

The Only Argument on the Internet in Favor of SOPA | Cracked.com

Sneer · 01-17-2012, 08:32 AM

Let's hope it doesn't gain any more strength, because if it did, and became a major threat to the accessibility of knowledge and new ideas in the process, the West has become so crippled by an apathy pandemic that I seriously doubt public opposition towards it would generate enough momentum.

I concur with others though, I can't see it happening.

Mrd00d · 01-17-2012, 10:12 PM

Wikipedia is going offline for 24 hours in 3 hours. Craigslist is going offline, I think already. Reddit is going offline as well... And those are just the big ones I've heard about. Nerdcore musician MC Frontalot's webpage is going offline too. Well, they'll just be plain pages explaining SOPA to those who've been living under a rock, giving links about it and advising you contact a representative.

Here's what wikipedia has to say:

Wikipedia:SOPA initiative/Take action - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

tl;dr They know it probably won't pass. They know it's been tables for now. But it's still a looming threat on the horizon. Something like that.

LoathsomePete · 01-17-2012, 10:16 PM

Well if Obama doesn't go all turn cloak like he did on the NDAA it wouldn't even matter if SOPA or PIPA passes. The bills will be vetoed and he'll probably secure his re-election (well even more than he already has with the Republican candidates...)

I have to say I feel a little ashamed of claiming victory so hastily, I should know better by now.

01-16-2012, 02:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	House Kills SOPA - Denver Computers \| Examiner.com Whelp I'm gonna go have me a victory drink and do my best to smile for the rest of the day. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

01-17-2012, 08:32 AM	#18 (permalink)
Sneer Let it drip Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,430	Let's hope it doesn't gain any more strength, because if it did, and became a major threat to the accessibility of knowledge and new ideas in the process, the West has become so crippled by an apathy pandemic that I seriously doubt public opposition towards it would generate enough momentum. I concur with others though, I can't see it happening. __________________ LastFM Sneer's Emporium of Sound Fright Team radio show

01-17-2012, 10:12 PM	#19 (permalink)
Mrd00d Stoned and Jammin' Out Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Northern California; Eugene, OR; mobile Posts: 1,602	Wikipedia is going offline for 24 hours in 3 hours. Craigslist is going offline, I think already. Reddit is going offline as well... And those are just the big ones I've heard about. Nerdcore musician MC Frontalot's webpage is going offline too. Well, they'll just be plain pages explaining SOPA to those who've been living under a rock, giving links about it and advising you contact a representative. Here's what wikipedia has to say: Wikipedia:SOPA initiative/Take action - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia tl;dr They know it probably won't pass. They know it's been tables for now. But it's still a looming threat on the horizon. Something like that. __________________ Mrd00d's Last.fm

01-17-2012, 10:16 PM	#20 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	Well if Obama doesn't go all turn cloak like he did on the NDAA it wouldn't even matter if SOPA or PIPA passes. The bills will be vetoed and he'll probably secure his re-election (well even more than he already has with the Republican candidates...) I have to say I feel a little ashamed of claiming victory so hastily, I should know better by now. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

12-17-2011, 03:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
Salami Get in ma belly Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 1,385	Well, I think it's unwise to underestimate the power of politicians, especially the semi literate ones. I shall look into this further.

12-19-2011, 01:09 AM	#14 (permalink)
~~Farfisa~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,773	The politicians for SOPA obviously have no idea what they are doing. It's just a bunch of old suits pushing the interests of big businesses, but that happens a lot, so why am I surprised? It's a shame really, I download music because it helps me discover a band (I'm not rich), and I take most of my hard earned money and buy records I really like because I want to support bands I really like. It's like seeing a musician on TV, or on Youtube. It helps the artists get their name out there and sell some albums.