This thing has been more about the freedom of internet rather than the freedom of data, as a large amount of anti-sopa people might still not be pro-piracy. But sure, I can always use more pictures with quotes of people who are financially independent and able to speak their heart without worry.
TED Talks - Defend our freedom to share (or why SOPA is a bad idea) [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9h2dF-IsH0I"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9h2dF-IsH0I[/ame]
this world i swear. Why do we have to live in such shit times!? 2011 was crap and crazy... all i want is for 2012 to bring me a job and Bioshock Infinite. that's it. to hell with freedom. I give up. :(
@JFletcher: As long as a small group of greedy people can attempt to control something (in this case, the internet) and make money off of others then it is, and will always be a constant fight. Those people won't give up as long as it's in their best interest to keep on trying so we can't give up either. SOPA is just the…
Well here's the thing, I think something needs to be done about all of the illegal drug sites, the pirate sites, the virus sites that do nothing but turn visitors into members of the bot army, and sites that undercut our industry and others like it. I don't think its right that someone can steal your work and pass it…
Don't think anyone is really pro piracy, but the legislation under consideration and the general state of copyright law just doesn't allow for a sane solution that would both stop meaningful piracy while at the same time providing freedom of expression and sharing. Fine, block torrent sites and take measures against clear…
SOPA and PIPA may be more or less dead, but there will always be more bills like them so long as the people that want these kinds of things passed hold any sort of power. Point being, if you are a rational human being that believes in Freedom of Speech, Thought, etc, (And live in the US) you owe it to yourself and others…
Of course, Every anonymous derp will arise from the cut to try and fight the higher power instead of doing it the fair and square way. Im extremely worried about this though it feels like The world will turn out like those one scenes in movies where people are wearing extremely tight and silver/white spandex and Google has…