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Revan · 17th Nov 2011, 11:18 PM

I'm sure many of you have seen this circulating around Facebook pages, and I really think this is something everyone needs to sign. The fact is, if it passes, Facebook, Reddit, Google +, Youtube, could all be blocked and not even from US users, from ALL users because it's American companies. Right now in Congress, 21 are for passing it, only 16 against and 1 neutral. So sign it, from US, not from US, do it. I can't guarantee it'll change anything but we can at least try.

American Censorship Day November 16 - Join the fight to stop SOPA

Chouchou · 18th Nov 2011, 02:19 AM

Already signed. Pretty serious consequences if it gets passed...

Lady Gaga · 18th Nov 2011, 04:11 AM

I signed, called, emailed, and all!

Quote:

Take my love,
Take my hand,
Block all the sites that you can't stand.
It doesn't matter,
I'm still free;
You can't take my porn from me!

Take me out,
To my fate,
Tell me I can't masturbate!
Burn the blogs and boil what's free;
You can't take my porn from me!

Firewall this and firewall that,
Block be from my favorite scat.
Send the feds,
After me;
But you can't take the porn I've seen!

Shevanel · 18th Nov 2011, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lady Gaga

I signed, called, emailed, and all!

Quote:

Take my love,
Take my hand,
Block all the sites that you can't stand.
It doesn't matter,
I'm still free;
You can't take my porn from me!

Take me out,
To my fate,
Tell me I can't masturbate!
Burn the blogs and boil what's free;
You can't take my porn from me!

Firewall this and firewall that,
Block be from my favorite scat.
Send the feds,
After me;
But you can't take the porn I've seen!

I wonder who turned the Firefly theme into that.... o_O

Aielar · 18th Nov 2011, 06:57 AM

haha that's an epic song xD

grimAuxiliatrix · 3rd Jan 2012, 05:07 PM

Hopefully the government isn't stupid enough to let this be an official law.

Young Anonymous · 10th Jan 2012, 11:01 AM

^--- Sadly enough they are.

Hexagon · 10th Jan 2012, 01:07 PM

Quote:

The fact is, if it passes, Facebook, Reddit, Google +, Youtube, could all be blocked and not even from US users, from ALL users because it's American companies.

Blocked? Surely if its all users then the sites will simply be taken down, as I doubt congress can block outside of their own country. I can easily circumvent blocks. Even US congress blocks.

But seriously? they don't have the m***erF**king right to censor the internet. Its called freedom of speech, something which they clearly have not heard of, and don't respect.

AngelicDemonic · 10th Jan 2012, 01:49 PM

Sending message to senator now....

Bedroom Hymns · 10th Jan 2012, 02:00 PM

What exactly is this about? No porn?

HazMattic_Force · 10th Jan 2012, 02:02 PM

If they block it then people learn to hack or get around leading to more ability to get into the systems .... imagine the hacker's abilities when everyone can do the basics. Credit cards, personal info, and identify theft think about how the world will progress if everyone is able to do things that are difficult criminal activities.

AngelicDemonic · 10th Jan 2012, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bedroom Hymns

What exactly is this about? No porn?

Censorship x1000
"Stop Online Piracy Act", just written in a manner that bans *anything* copyright.
So no disney icons, no youtube of anything other than original content (which means no music!), no live-streaming anything.

It lets the government pick and choose what sites ISPs can give.

....like in China.....
Like in mother fucking North Korea.

If it was just for shit like BitTorrent sites, I'd be peeved but wouldn't have any public protest, but come the fuck on guys.

Bibliophile · 11th Jan 2012, 06:42 AM

Dont just sign and internet petition. Write your congressmen or women. Both Senator and Representative. Get your friends and family to do the same. Its only public pressure that keep these tards in line. Make sure they know you WILL vote them out and make their stance public record if they vote yes.

No One · 12th Jan 2012, 11:04 PM

I think people blow stuff like this out of proportion. The bill says absolutely nothing about blocking Facebook. While I'm not for the bill because of some parts of it, I think if it passes life will go on and nothing that overly major will honestly change. It's like when people raved about the healthcare bill requiring us to euthanize our old. "It may not say that exactly, but the government could get there is this bill passes" <--- this is the worst argument ever, because you can pretty much get anywhere from most bills if you are clever enough. People need to stop causing hysteria by making people believe the absolute worst-case scenario is the reality, which is most definitely isnt.

Just my opinion I suppose, but I tend to think it is better not to freak out about every little thing.

sanguine · 13th Jan 2012, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by No One

I think people blow stuff like this out of proportion. The bill says absolutely nothing about blocking Facebook. While I'm not for the bill because of some parts of it, I think if it passes life will go on and nothing that overly major will honestly change. It's like when people raved about the healthcare bill requiring us to euthanize our old. "It may not say that exactly, but the government could get there is this bill passes" <--- this is the worst argument ever, because you can pretty much get anywhere from most bills if you are clever enough. People need to stop causing hysteria by making people believe the absolute worst-case scenario is the reality, which is most definitely isnt.

Just my opinion I suppose, but I tend to think it is better not to freak out about every little thing.

well its gotta be something big if most of my online gaming sites and programs are begging the users to sign online petitions and send letters to the congress etc, and im not even in america, you have to look at the bigger picture here to actually realise what the hell is going on.

i like how the other poster said something about china, sort of brings up another hidden agenda if there is one.

Shevanel · 13th Jan 2012, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by No One

Just my opinion I suppose, but I tend to think it is better not to freak out about every little thing.

Normally, I agree. SOPA however is a real threat. Lemme show you a video.

+ YouTube Video

TotalBiscuit is a very smart man and he's definitely not a nutcase.

sanguine · 13th Jan 2012, 02:19 AM

OUCH i guess i was right about the hidden agenda, time to spread the word thanks Shevanel

FleetFish · 13th Jan 2012, 07:19 AM

Maybe I'm just too optimistic or naive, but I keep thinking that it won't pass. Typically I am on the same, "Oh please, just calm down," bandwagon, but the reaction this is getting from google, reddit, and other major online entities, (even the icanhascheezeburger networks) has me worried. To get the attention and cause reactions from so many websites, it makes me think this could be something big. It will be interesting to see so many sites blacked out. I hope more sites participate, and they get their statement made.

British Lad · 13th Jan 2012, 07:39 AM

And people we say we had a Hidden Agender. The world Will get pissed a The USA and we could have Nato turning on USA because the world well not tolerate this. That or they move there servers off shore were this laws don't apply with would devastate the USA.

Emberstone · 13th Jan 2012, 11:10 AM

Freedon of Speech, Freedom of the Press, and Fair Use Laws...

all which will be violated by this.

17th Nov 2011, 11:18 PM	#1
Revan EC Addict Full Member Gender: M for MEEP! Orientation: Mutant and Proud Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Windsor, Ontario Age: 24 Posts: 6,564 Join Date: Jun 2005	American Internet Censorship is Real and It's Happening I'm sure many of you have seen this circulating around Facebook pages, and I really think this is something everyone needs to sign. The fact is, if it passes, Facebook, Reddit, Google +, Youtube, could all be blocked and not even from US users, from ALL users because it's American companies. Right now in Congress, 21 are for passing it, only 16 against and 1 neutral. So sign it, from US, not from US, do it. I can't guarantee it'll change anything but we can at least try. American Censorship Day November 16 - Join the fight to stop SOPA __________________ "Is there some reason my coffee isn't here? Has she died or something?" - Miranda Priestly. Strength is not defined by physical capacity, but by indomitable will. ~ Mahatma Gandhi Procrastination is like masturbation, in the end you just wind up screwing yourself.

18th Nov 2011, 02:19 AM	#2
Chouchou Warrior Goddess Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Homosexual (asexual?) and mostly homoromantic Out Status: To some friends, but not to family Location: Wisconsin, USA Age: 26 Posts: 1,109 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: American Internet Censorship is Real and It's Happening Already signed. Pretty serious consequences if it gets passed... __________________ "The good neighbor looks beyond the external accidents and discerns those inner qualities that make all men human and, therefore, brothers." -- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

18th Nov 2011, 06:57 AM	#5
Aielar Timmies Lover <3 Full Member Gender: Possibly bigendered? Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: All but family Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 221 Join Date: Nov 2011	Re: American Internet Censorship is Real and It's Happening haha that's an epic song xD

3rd Jan 2012, 05:07 PM	#6
grimAuxiliatrix EC's personal ninja. Full Member Gender: Sex- female. Gender-Cisgendered. Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Only 4 people know so far. ( My dad is in denial.) Location: In an igloo. Posts: 71 Join Date: Dec 2011	Re: American Internet Censorship is Real and It's Happening Hopefully the government isn't stupid enough to let this be an official law. __________________ We are in desperate need of a well-done romantic lesbian comedy. Jill Bennett

10th Jan 2012, 11:01 AM	#7
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10th Jan 2012, 01:49 PM	#9
AngelicDemonic Fire? Regular Member Gender: Girlygirl Orientation: Boobs nod Out Status: Ask, I tell. Location: PA Age: 13 Posts: 123 Join Date: Jul 2011	Re: American Internet Censorship is Real and It's Happening Sending message to senator now.... __________________ Toi et moi sommes pareils, tout comme la Terre et le Ciel; une seule famille sous le Soleil.

10th Jan 2012, 02:00 PM	#10
Bedroom Hymns The Morning Fog Regular Member Gender: Happy with my willy, but I don't care for gender. Orientation: I like phallic objects and muscles. Out Status: Some friends, some relatives (both my parents). Location: Under the ice Age: 16 Posts: 297 Join Date: Dec 2011	Re: American Internet Censorship is Real and It's Happening What exactly is this about? No porn? __________________ Between two lungs it was released, The breath that passed from you to me, That flew between us as we slept, That slipped from your mouth, into mine it crept.

10th Jan 2012, 02:02 PM	#11
HazMattic_Force EC's Residential Raver Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Age: 19 Posts: 696 Join Date: Apr 2009	Re: American Internet Censorship is Real and It's Happening If they block it then people learn to hack or get around leading to more ability to get into the systems .... imagine the hacker's abilities when everyone can do the basics. Credit cards, personal info, and identify theft think about how the world will progress if everyone is able to do things that are difficult criminal activities. __________________ Humanity is Sadism at its Finest .

11th Jan 2012, 06:42 AM	#13
Bibliophile EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: My sisters and close friends. Location: Connecticut Age: 26 Posts: 357 Join Date: Feb 2011	Re: American Internet Censorship is Real and It's Happening Dont just sign and internet petition. Write your congressmen or women. Both Senator and Representative. Get your friends and family to do the same. Its only public pressure that keep these tards in line. Make sure they know you WILL vote them out and make their stance public record if they vote yes. __________________ "There is a beast in man that needs to be exercised, not exorcised." — Anton Szandor LaVey “I swear by my life and my love of it that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine.”

12th Jan 2012, 11:04 PM	#14
No One Eternally Male Crazed! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Unofficially out to everyone but my family. Age: 18 Posts: 1,021 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: American Internet Censorship is Real and It's Happening I think people blow stuff like this out of proportion. The bill says absolutely nothing about blocking Facebook. While I'm not for the bill because of some parts of it, I think if it passes life will go on and nothing that overly major will honestly change. It's like when people raved about the healthcare bill requiring us to euthanize our old. "It may not say that exactly, but the government could get there is this bill passes" <--- this is the worst argument ever, because you can pretty much get anywhere from most bills if you are clever enough. People need to stop causing hysteria by making people believe the absolute worst-case scenario is the reality, which is most definitely isnt. Just my opinion I suppose, but I tend to think it is better not to freak out about every little thing. __________________

13th Jan 2012, 02:19 AM	#17
sanguine a cow Full Member Gender: cow Orientation: cows Out Status: i dont care Location: Sydney Australia Age: 18 Posts: 447 Join Date: Sep 2011	Re: American Internet Censorship is Real and It's Happening OUCH i guess i was right about the hidden agenda, time to spread the word thanks Shevanel __________________ The most pathetic person in the world is someone who has sight but has no vision. Value yourself. The only people who appreciate a doormat are people with dirty shoes

13th Jan 2012, 07:19 AM	#18
FleetFish I was following the I Full Member Gender: Whatever Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Ponyville Posts: 150 Join Date: Dec 2011	Re: American Internet Censorship is Real and It's Happening Maybe I'm just too optimistic or naive, but I keep thinking that it won't pass. Typically I am on the same, "Oh please, just calm down," bandwagon, but the reaction this is getting from google, reddit, and other major online entities, (even the icanhascheezeburger networks) has me worried. To get the attention and cause reactions from so many websites, it makes me think this could be something big. It will be interesting to see so many sites blacked out. I hope more sites participate, and they get their statement made. __________________ Saw a white dog chase its tail And a pair of hearts carved into a stone I saw kindness and an angel Crying, "Take me back home, take me back home"

13th Jan 2012, 07:39 AM	#19
British Lad EC Biggest Tarantino fan Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: As bent as a roundabout Out Status: What Closet Location: West Midlands Posts: 1,275 Join Date: Apr 2010	Re: American Internet Censorship is Real and It's Happening And people we say we had a Hidden Agender. The world Will get pissed a The USA and we could have Nato turning on USA because the world well not tolerate this. That or they move there servers off shore were this laws don't apply with would devastate the USA. __________________ Who ever sayed "Ignorance is bliss" was a moron.

13th Jan 2012, 11:10 AM	#20
Emberstone Flappychap Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Oregon, USA Age: 28 Posts: 5,599 Join Date: May 2008	Re: American Internet Censorship is Real and It's Happening Freedon of Speech, Freedom of the Press, and Fair Use Laws... all which will be violated by this. __________________ TYPE YOUR NAME: Cory. TYPE YOUR NAME WITH YOUR ELBOW: vcoiptryu SLAM YOUR FACE ON THE KEYBOARD: About three things I was absolutely positive. First, Edward was a vampire. Second, there was a part of him - and I didn't know how potent that part might be - that thirsted for my blood. And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him.