No it isn't. DNS blocking wasn't the only reason that SOPA/PIPA would break the internet. You need to get all your facts before you start tossing around accusations like that.
The problem is the laws were very flawed. First of all, the Justin Beiber issue was a problem at first, but still valid. I actually heard someone say that Justin Bieber would not be affected anymore because it only affects non-american infringers. I guess he never bothered to check to see if Bieber was American (he's not).
SOPA would shut down YouTube. The first time someone threw an infringing video on You Tube, the whole site could get shut down. without notice. And all those legit videos???
Oh well.
As for the whole twitter argument, they actually REMOVE censoring things, and we are supposed to riot over it? Get your facts strait, and then we'll talk.
Until you actually understand the facts, you look like most SOPA/PIPA supporters, as uninformed about the actual effects these bills would have.
Actually, It is not an overstatement. In order to do what was required by the SOPA or PIPA DNS Blocking, they would have to put into place a filtering system identical to those in countries with oppressive regimes. The reason for this is because there isn't any other way to do it.
The only difference is what would be filtered by the system. Once the system is in place, all you have to do is create the blacklist.
Creating a sensoring system is moving closer to a censorship oriented regime. That's not overstatement, it's fact.
You don't want to move closer to being a censorship oriented regime. Don't create a censoring system. It's that simple.
As for speed limits on the highways bringing us closer to a police state, you are missing a key point here: Speeding is not a felony. It is a misdemeanor.
I would like to comment on this article, but I did not read it, because I did happen to use the provided earplugs and blindfold.
In addition, since I do not actually know what the article was about, I can't comment because my comments may actually exceed the MPAA Rating on the article.
Hopefully I didn't record any of the article on my human brain, and I will be purging my computer of all data just to make sure it didn't accidently create redundant backups of the article.
[X] I checked this box to verify that all recorded medium has been scrubbed and destroyed. I have also spoken to the web developers with Lousiville Sluggers, but I don't seem to remember why I needed to speak to them.
Canada is set to pass a bill just as bad as SOPA/PIPA. Bill #C-11 is actually worse, as people can have their Internet Access terminated by ISP's without any sort of Due Process.
With Wikipedia and Reddit doing a blackout, it is good. However, I think we need more on board.
Facebook and Google would be ideal. If these sites went down with Reddit and Wikipedia, the world would shudder. No one would be able to ignore the message. They may disagree with it, but NO ONE will be able to ignore it. No one will say that there is no opposition anymore.
Everyone will learn what SOPA and PIPA are about and the demand for action will increase.
Irony in that if SOPA passes, whitehouse.gov should be blocked because it contains a link to a copyrighted image. And all funds going to the owners of whitehouse.gov should be stopped by all major banks and credit card companies.
THEN the owners of whitehouse.gov can file a petition to get the fund block removed and their website put back up.
The irony comes from the fact that whitehouse.gov is owned by the US Government. Which means that all we have to do is put links to music videos and copyrighted images/video clips and we can Shut down the government until they can prove in court that they are innocent.
Yeah, this is the America that our Forefathers laid down their lives for.
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The problem is the laws were very flawed. First of all, the Justin Beiber issue was a problem at first, but still valid. I actually heard someone say that Justin Bieber would not be affected anymore because it only affects non-american infringers. I guess he never bothered to check to see if Bieber was American (he's not).
SOPA would shut down YouTube. The first time someone threw an infringing video on You Tube, the whole site could get shut down. without notice. And all those legit videos???
Oh well.
As for the whole twitter argument, they actually REMOVE censoring things, and we are supposed to riot over it? Get your facts strait, and then we'll talk.
Until you actually understand the facts, you look like most SOPA/PIPA supporters, as uninformed about the actual effects these bills would have.
Have you even read the bills?
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The only difference is what would be filtered by the system. Once the system is in place, all you have to do is create the blacklist.
Creating a sensoring system is moving closer to a censorship oriented regime. That's not overstatement, it's fact.
You don't want to move closer to being a censorship oriented regime. Don't create a censoring system. It's that simple.
As for speed limits on the highways bringing us closer to a police state, you are missing a key point here: Speeding is not a felony. It is a misdemeanor.
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C'est la vie.
Bad Ubisoft. Bad.
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I am still wondering if their business model is based off a suicide bombers.
I do not play Ubisoft games. At all. Period. I don't illegaly download them. I don't want Ubisoft to get any of my attention.
Bad Ubisoft. Bad.
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In addition, since I do not actually know what the article was about, I can't comment because my comments may actually exceed the MPAA Rating on the article.
Hopefully I didn't record any of the article on my human brain, and I will be purging my computer of all data just to make sure it didn't accidently create redundant backups of the article.
[X] I checked this box to verify that all recorded medium has been scrubbed and destroyed. I have also spoken to the web developers with Lousiville Sluggers, but I don't seem to remember why I needed to speak to them.
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Need more.
Facebook and Google would be ideal. If these sites went down with Reddit and Wikipedia, the world would shudder. No one would be able to ignore the message. They may disagree with it, but NO ONE will be able to ignore it. No one will say that there is no opposition anymore.
Everyone will learn what SOPA and PIPA are about and the demand for action will increase.
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Remember, under SOPA any site that has links to infringing material is also liable.
the website link is on https://wwws.whitehouse.gov/petitions/%252F%21/petition/veto-sopa-bill-and-any-other-future-bills-th reaten-diminish-free-flow-information/g3W1BscR#%21/petition/veto-sopa-bill-and-any-other-future-bill s-threaten-diminish-free-flow-information/g3W1BscR
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THEN the owners of whitehouse.gov can file a petition to get the fund block removed and their website put back up.
The irony comes from the fact that whitehouse.gov is owned by the US Government. Which means that all we have to do is put links to music videos and copyrighted images/video clips and we can Shut down the government until they can prove in court that they are innocent.
Yeah, this is the America that our Forefathers laid down their lives for.
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