PROTECT-IP Act and the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA).

ninja_sleeper · November 16th, 2011, 11:59 AM

PROTECT-IP Act and the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA).

I guess congress is reviewing this bill TODAY and it is said that it's likely to pass.

Censorship only divides us, and divided we are conquered.

Alex · November 16th, 2011, 01:40 PM

It's bad law. We can hope that the attention being paid (better late than never) on some of the ramifications of the proposed laws/regulations will end up with some reasonable compromises.

shiroganeshinobi · November 16th, 2011, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninja_sleeper

PROTECT-IP Act and the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA).

I guess congress is reviewing this bill TODAY and it is said that it's likely to pass.

Censorship only divides us, and divided we are conquered.

Good video about it for those who aren't following it.

http://vimeo.com/31100268

ninja_sleeper · November 16th, 2011, 03:13 PM

I wonder if Occupy was sort of a catalyst to this bill.

I don't like it.

If it passes I'm fighting back.

sombo · November 16th, 2011, 06:34 PM

Watched the video, used the provided link to send letters to my representatives, and shared on Facebook. How many more freedoms are they going to take away from the people and give to the corporations?

Alex · January 18th, 2012, 03:31 PM

Really liked this short & sweet take on it from http://theoatmeal.com/

Alex · January 18th, 2012, 03:33 PM

EFF have a neat little form that will send off letters to all your favorite people automagically:

https://blacklist.eff.org/

Malicious Logic · January 18th, 2012, 04:31 PM

Also another good site to send off letters to the people that matter.

http://act.protectinnovation.com/554...now/?m=2669779

squaregamer476 · January 18th, 2012, 04:44 PM

ive notice this on CL also. Im not following it but now it has gotten my attention. Is it about a bill with no internet?

Malicious Logic · January 18th, 2012, 04:48 PM

Not necessarily no Internet,just strict censorship of it in America, very similar to how China is censored. Below is actually a really good video that explains it pretty well.

Link to original page on YouTube.

sombo · January 18th, 2012, 05:43 PM

Wooot, SOPA has been shelved people. Obama has announced he will not support either bill. SOPA has been defeated...... for now. They will be back with other proposals with a more narrow view of how to combat piracy. It's not total victory, but it is at least one battle won.

Just say no to SOPA....

CynicalC · January 18th, 2012, 05:51 PM

I'm glad to see the internet as a whole taking this so seriously. This is very dangerous stuff. The peak of a very slippery slope.

THE BIG SITT · January 18th, 2012, 06:55 PM

Not to start a political war, but that is the best thing Obama has done since being elected.

Xoulrath · January 18th, 2012, 07:37 PM

I agree Andy.

Mr.E · January 18th, 2012, 08:11 PM

why SOPA is dangerous : ██████ ███ █████ ██████ because ███████ internet ███ censorship is █████ ███████ ████ ████ █████ ███ █ ███ ██ !!

Whoops, copied and pasted this. Will my comment be shut down?

squaregamer476 · January 18th, 2012, 11:31 PM

so no sopa pipa? yay!

sombo · January 19th, 2012, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squaregamer476

so no sopa pipa? yay!

Well the House still has PIPA. It's not scheduled until the 24th. However, with Obama's announcement it's likely to also be shelved. I'll wait till they announce that they are shelving it before celebrating.

shiroganeshinobi · January 19th, 2012, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sombo

Well the House still has PIPA. It's not scheduled until the 24th. However, with Obama's announcement it's likely to also be shelved. I'll wait till they announce that they are shelving it before celebrating.

I believe you're thinking about the senate version. House attempt died.

Cute link that's actually true.

SOPA, and the idiocy of Democrats

TheDailyshow posted a hilarious video on Rep. Mel Watt last night.

sombo · January 19th, 2012, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiroganeshinobi

I believe you're thinking about the senate version. House attempt died.

Cute link that's actually true.

SOPA, and the idiocy of Democrats

TheDailyshow posted a hilarious video on Rep. Mel Watt last night.

Oops, sorry, had them backwards. I knew each one was from one side of Congress and not both. Oh well, PIPA will still be defeated in the end.

Kangxi · January 22nd, 2012, 08:27 PM

Was pleased with the Oregon legation on this issue. Glad my district rep is not a complete douchebag.

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ninja_sleeper ninjette.org guru Name: Carrie Location: Oregon Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Red 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 408 Blog Entries: 2	I wonder if Occupy was sort of a catalyst to this bill. I don't like it. If it passes I'm fighting back. __________________________________________________

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Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Really liked this short & sweet take on it from http://theoatmeal.com/ __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

January 18th, 2012, 03:33 PM	#7
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	EFF have a neat little form that will send off letters to all your favorite people automagically: https://blacklist.eff.org/ __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

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sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	Watched the video, used the provided link to send letters to my representatives, and shared on Facebook. How many more freedoms are they going to take away from the people and give to the corporations?

January 18th, 2012, 04:31 PM	#8
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	Also another good site to send off letters to the people that matter. http://act.protectinnovation.com/554...now/?m=2669779

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squaregamer476 learning stages Name: M Location: ummmm Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): black 09 kawasaki ninja 250 Posts: 284	ive notice this on CL also. Im not following it but now it has gotten my attention. Is it about a bill with no internet?

January 18th, 2012, 04:48 PM	#10
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	Not necessarily no Internet,just strict censorship of it in America, very similar to how China is censored. Below is actually a really good video that explains it pretty well. Link to original page on YouTube.

January 18th, 2012, 05:43 PM	#11
sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	Wooot, SOPA has been shelved people. Obama has announced he will not support either bill. SOPA has been defeated...... for now. They will be back with other proposals with a more narrow view of how to combat piracy. It's not total victory, but it is at least one battle won. Just say no to SOPA....

January 18th, 2012, 05:51 PM	#12
CynicalC ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Colin Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '96 EX250 Posts: A lot.	I'm glad to see the internet as a whole taking this so seriously. This is very dangerous stuff. The peak of a very slippery slope. __________________________________________________ Ç¥ñï©ª\| ßÿ Ñâ7µ®é. Äñt¡~§º¢Ïä\| ßý Çhøî©è.

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THE BIG SITT ninjette.org sage Name: Andy Location: Indianapolis Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 771	Not to start a political war, but that is the best thing Obama has done since being elected.

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Mr.E That rider dude. Name: Eric Location: Orlando, Fl. Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 White Ninja 250 SE. Posts: A lot.	why SOPA is dangerous : ██████ ███ █████ ██████ because ███████ internet ███ censorship is █████ ███████ ████ ████ █████ ███ █ ███ ██ !! Whoops, copied and pasted this. Will my comment be shut down? __________________________________________________ Mods: flushmount Led front binkers, diode mod, pazzo levers, clear tank pad, racing replica grips, bike monkeys integrated tal light, zx-2r vinyls, rearsets, red bar ends, and more red accented stuff.

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squaregamer476 learning stages Name: M Location: ummmm Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): black 09 kawasaki ninja 250 Posts: 284	so no sopa pipa? yay!

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Kangxi OMRRA 701 Name: . Location: PDX Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 'jette, R6 Posts: 96	Was pleased with the Oregon legation on this issue. Glad my district rep is not a complete douchebag.

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