SOPA & the battle for the Internet

[d-T-r]

they knew what was good for em.

not an end result but a start

Still think the media blackout in march would be a good idea.

[apmje]

That black march thing won't be hard...so I'm unemployed and can't afford music, films or video games.

[d-T-r]

which is why we should aim to make it about more than just the media.

Needs to be about mass consumption. The only way people will notice what us 'peasants' are doing is when their profit margins start declining.

We DO feed them their profit. It wont be simple, but there are ways to massively cut unnecessary consumption to alert them to the fact, we have more control than they currently see us as having.

I hope it still builds momentum and Anonymous takes this same initiative. Lets not miss out on an opportunity like this just Cos Sopa are putting up the 'BRB' flag.

[frank grimes jr.]

black march

Good idea, bad name.

[d-T-r]

yeah- unfortunate its march, but april is too far away and feburary is too close.

Maybe Public Enemy will make an appearance

[Raggles]

black march

Good idea, bad name.

das racists

[Steve_French]

i wasn't sure if 'black march' was literally a black march or not at first. its a good idea, but i'm not sure if it will work, think of the test presses that may get missed

[Lichee]

edit: already in here

[hutyluty]

i dont see how not buying the next hessle/tectonic releases or whatever, we're really going to dent the major corporations trying to push through sopa- it needs to be the mass pop buying hoardes to make the impression, but i doubt any of them will.

[wub]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Black_March ?

[Raggles]

i dont see how not buying the next hessle/tectonic releases or whatever, we're really going to dent the major corporations trying to push through sopa- it needs to be the mass pop buying hoardes to make the impression, but i doubt any of them will.

People buy pop? I thought everyone just pirated that shit.

[mks]

Here is the second letter I have received from my Senator. As far as the boycott thing, I personally think it should just be against the companies that supported bills like SOPA and PIPA. Not buying that Hessle release isn't going to do anything other than hurt the indies.

Dear Mr. Aloluciousmissipiusjackson III,



Thank you for contacting me this week about the internet streaming of copyrighted material. I appreciate hearing from you on this issue.



I would like to give you an update as to where the proposed legislation is in the process. The Protect IP Act was scheduled to go to the Senate floor for a procedural vote on January 23, 2011. Due to the effective grassroots advocacy and public outcry against the bill, Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) has pulled the proposed legislation from the floor calendar.



I appreciate Senator Reid's decision to postpone a vote on the PROTECT IP Act. America's economy thrives on innovation and freedom of speech. We can't afford to rush an Internet policy that could trample on our innovation economy. This week, the American people clearly spoke and their voices were heard. As we move forward, I'll continue to advocate for a policy that protects both creative content and online freedom of speech.



Now, I encourage Congress to consider the OPEN Act, which addresses illegal piracy and security while keeping the Internet open for free speech and innovation. The OPEN Act would build on the existing legal framework for resolving unfair acts in the importation of articles, including those that infringe a valid and enforceable U.S. patent, copyright, or trademark. Through the International Trade Commission, violations of digital trade can be investigated and websites found to be "willfully" and "primarily" infringing on copyright material can be shut down. The ITC will create a transparent and adversarial process where all parties would receive due process and IP rules can be consistently applied. Neither the Stop Online Piracy Act in the House nor the Protect IP Act in the Senate allow for similar due process.



Thank you again for contacting me to share your thoughts on this matter. You may also be interested in signing up for periodic updates for Washington State residents. If you are interested in subscribing to this update, please visit my website at http://cantwell.senate.gov. Please do not hesitate to contact me in the future if I can be of further assistance.



Sincerely,
Maria Cantwell
United States Senator

[knell]

Mr. Aloluciousmissipiusjackson III...

[Big MD]

True Storry

[collige]

Well, now Filesonic has decided to stop all sharing capabilities.

Both MU and Filesonic weren't great websites, but this doesn't bode well for the future of file hosting websites.

[Sexual_Chocolate]

noticed a few upload websites have decided to stop streaming & instead offer a d/l link... wonder if its todo with the whole megaupload BS

[Molzie]

bastards

[Soiree]

If you post any anti sopa remarks on Facebook, it gets deleted.

[collige]

If you post any anti sopa remarks on Facebook, it gets deleted.

youropenbook begs to differ

[Big MD]

If you post any anti sopa remarks on Facebook, it gets deleted.

Can you prove this? if so, then this is a scandal. i meant we all in the western world have the right to say anything we want.