PompeyVillan Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Absolutely Rev. Even if it proved that the site is innocent, the law is such that it can shut the site down until it has proven it's innocence. This could be used to strangle revenue streams to popular sites that are problematic to the government. As it stands the law is sufficient to shut down sites that are potentially facilitating piracy. It seems Megaupload is the latest victim Before it? Napster and I recall quite a few others, but I don't recall their names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkapotomus Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 oink was one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidlewis Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 these idiots probably think that iTunes was the first downloading platform for media. what they don't realise is that whole download industry was born as a result of these illegal sites. I mean look at bit torrent and napster. Both huuuuuuuuge and without that happening Itunes wouldn't exist. Same goes for viral marketing. the majority of that comes from copyrighting work. IDIOTS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Good news- looks like they all got spooked by the uproar- the vote on both bills has been cancelled and "delayed indefinitely"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyOne Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I don't really see it as good news until they're dead. And don't forget the European version (ACTA) still hidden in the shadows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I don't really see it as good news until they're dead. And don't forget the European version (ACTA) still hidden in the shadows. Call me a wide eyed huckleberry, but a cancelled vote on these abominations is good news to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 This is just the begining of what will be a tirade against the freedom of information available so readily to anyone, anywhere in the world. Sinister laws wrapt up in a populist agenda and backed by demagogic politicians? Sounds familiar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeyVillan Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Politicians are apparently very quickly withdrawing support for this bill. It's supposedly dead in the water now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Brilliant news. **** you big brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponky Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 'What are you in for?' 'Rape' 'Murder' 'Singing a Justin Beiber song and posting it on the internet' 'Arson' Ridiculous. QFT Sometimes murder and arson are quite justifiable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legov Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Politicians are apparently very quickly withdrawing support for this bill. It's supposedly dead in the water now. Amen! Thank the Lord. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packoman Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 So is this ACTA thing that's getting signed tomorrow just as bad as SOPA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted January 26, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted January 26, 2012 So is this ACTA thing that's getting signed tomorrow just as bad as SOPA? It's bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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