For those asking about the outcome of SOPASTRIKE [click]
Congress has put the anti-piracy bills (SOPA/PIPA) on “hold”
INTERNET ON STRIKE!
In 30mins I’ll be joining the STRIKE TO STOP SOPA (internet censorship bill).
*EDIT* If you can read this, it means the blackout javascript isn’t working. I’ve been having difficulties with it :(
I know it doesn’t mean much, coming from a tiny blog like mine. And the fact that I’m Canadian protesting an American act. But every person needs to help out in any way they can, even if it’s just spreading the word.
With companies like Google, Mozilla, WordPress, Minecraft, Wikipedia, and Reddit protesting by shutting down for the day you have to recognize that this is serious.
Want to join the protest? CLICK [HERE]
Not from America? CLICK [HERE]
STAY INFORMED!!!
STAY INFORMED: Take Action Against SOPA/PIPA
“The Internet Blacklist Legislation - known as PROTECT IP Act in the Senate and Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) in the House - is a threatening sequel to last year’s COICA Internet censorship bill. Like its predecessor, this legislation invites Internet security risks, threatens online speech, and hampers Internet innovation.”
[wiredforchange.com]
Simply put; companies are still trying to stop our online freedom. If this happens sites like YouTube, Facebook, Tumblr, and Twitter will be shutdown!
Inform yourself, contact politicians in your area, spread the word! Every little bit helps!
[HERE] is a list of companies currently supporting this bill; sadly there are names like Apple, Microsoft, EA Games, and Adidas…names that should know better. Boycott some, contact others.
PS: If you’re Canadian and thinking “this has nothing to do with me” tell your ignorance to shut up and speak up now, before it’s too late to say anything!
via: vimeo
PROTECT IP Act Breaks The Internet by Fight for the Future
Today, Congress held hearings on the PROTECT IP Act and the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), two bills that would give the power to the government and content owners to censor and block websites that host even just one piece of content that allegedly infringes a copyright. The above video addresses the Senate version of the PROTECT IP Act, but a much more severe House bill was just introduced and is set up to pass soon if we don’t take action NOW. These bills threaten the very essence of the web and the communities that have risen from it.
Please stand with us to fight this legislation geared toward stifling free speech and innovation online.
Visit americancensorship.org to learn more and join the protest.
Today on the Internet://8
I may be Canadian, but if this passes in America you can bet it’s coming our way…
“Today, Congress holds hearings on the first American Internet censorship system.
This bill can pass. If it does the Internet and free speech will never be the same.”
[americancensorhip.org]
I’ve already shared with you the repercussions of Bill S.978, but seeing as today is “American Censorship Day” I thought I’d do my part to spread awareness of how insane this is. This is a perfect example of how the rich rule, corporations have the power, and how we’re all considered nothing to those (really) in charge.
If you have a Tumblr account click [here] to access a special page to help express your concerns to your representative.
STAY INFORMED
