Save The Internet - Empty Closets - A safe online community for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered people coming out

British Lad · 30th Nov 2011, 10:58 AM

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Right now, the US Congress is debating a law that would give them the power to censor the world's Internet -- creating a blacklist that could target YouTube, WikiLeaks and even groups like Avaaz!

Under the new law, the US could force Internet providers to block any website on suspicion of violating copyright or trademark legislation, or even failing to sufficiently police their users' activities. And, because so much of the Internet's hosts and hardware are located in the US, their blacklist would clamp down on the free web for all of us.

Avaaz - Save the Internet - the pressure is working!

Doctor Faustus · 30th Nov 2011, 11:05 AM

What has America come to?! (facepalm)

Duly signed.

Josh S · 30th Nov 2011, 11:29 AM

Canada is starting to look more tempting with each passing day . . . .

Signed.

Emberstone · 30th Nov 2011, 12:16 PM

What ever happened to Freedom of Speech, and Freedom of the Press?

one of my state's politicians, Ron Wyden, has really been vocal against this.

I think it is ironic that the republicans pushing this with a psychosexual passion are the ones who always claim they, and they alone protect and uphold the constitutions and freedom in this country.

Don't piss on me and tell me it is rain.

Hot Pink · 30th Nov 2011, 04:09 PM

This really would effectively destroy social networking sites, fan sites, small internet businesses, or just any site that doesn't have a commercial agenda--like Empty Closets. Sure, this would be a great deal for the big corporations out there. That's probably why it's gotten as far as it has, but it would be a shitty deal for the rest of us.

Shevanel · 30th Nov 2011, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Emberstone

What ever happened to Freedom of Speech, and Freedom of the Press?

one of my state's politicians, Ron Wyden, has really been vocal against this.

I think it is ironic that the republicans pushing this with a psychosexual passion are the ones who always claim they, and they alone protect and uphold the constitutions and freedom in this country.

Don't piss on me and tell me it is rain.

Stop Online Piracy Act - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Oh my oh my, is that some D's next to the names of quite a few of those supporters eh? Just like those R's too. And what's that? D's AND R's next to the names of the Opposition too?

Don't kid yourself, kiddo.

J Snow · 30th Nov 2011, 11:58 PM

/Singed

cBuilding · 1st Dec 2011, 08:45 PM

I SIGNED! .... I think I've signed about 3 of these, now..

30th Nov 2011, 11:05 AM	#2
Doctor Faustus EC's resident Philosopher at Large Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Not straight. But only interested in men. xD Out Status: People who ask me. People whom I trust. Location: Basingstoke Posts: 1,610 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: Save The Internet What has America come to?! (facepalm) Duly signed. __________________ "I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love." - Mother Teresa.

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Josh S Well Known Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Kinsey 5-ish, leaning towards gay Out Status: Population, 4 Location: Central New York Age: 21 Posts: 129 Join Date: Nov 2011	Re: Save The Internet Canada is starting to look more tempting with each passing day . . . . Signed. __________________ "We shall not cease from exploration / And the end of all our exploring / Will be to arrive where we started / And know the place for the first time." - T. S. Eliot

30th Nov 2011, 12:16 PM	#4
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: Save The Internet What ever happened to Freedom of Speech, and Freedom of the Press? one of my state's politicians, Ron Wyden, has really been vocal against this. I think it is ironic that the republicans pushing this with a psychosexual passion are the ones who always claim they, and they alone protect and uphold the constitutions and freedom in this country. Don't piss on me and tell me it is rain. __________________ 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.

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Hot Pink EC Addict Full Member Gender: Transsexual: MtF Orientation: Panromantic Lesbian Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Minnesota, USA Age: 27 Posts: 622 Join Date: Apr 2011	Re: Save The Internet This really would effectively destroy social networking sites, fan sites, small internet businesses, or just any site that doesn't have a commercial agenda--like Empty Closets. Sure, this would be a great deal for the big corporations out there. That's probably why it's gotten as far as it has, but it would be a shitty deal for the rest of us. __________________ Pffffffft...

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