Internet Blackout to Protest SOPA

[Elder Iptuous]

oh, sweet lord.
that is rich...


incidentally, has there been a significant number of people that are upset by the websites going down? (other than the MPAARIAA...)

my only data point on efficacy so far was my wife, who somehow was unaware of this legal development. (i was almost sure we had talked about it, but i guess it slipped by her)  when she was going to search for something last night and was greeted with the wiki blackout page, she called me in for further explaination/opinion as she was in the process of clicking the link-o's to our reps to voice about it.

[Scribbly]

People at work are annoyed about it. We use Wikipedia a lot. Being in the UK, there's not much we can do about it either.

I considered telling them they can hit esc as the blackout comes up to get around it... but it is far more funny for them to be pissed off at America about the whole thing. As an internet based business they are also preetty pissed, although largely because it could hit profits and e-commerce than any sort of moral standpoint.

[Sita]

There are some of my pet sites (yes, one of my guilty pleasures is stupid pet click sites) that are doing this and it has worked informing some who had no idea about it. Some got quite upset, actually.

[Cain]

Just don't allow Wikimedia to run Javascript via your browser, and you can still use Wikipedia.

[Elder Iptuous]

huh....
that's interesting.  so, the more tech savvy (who are likely already aware of, and decided on the issue) can avoid any inconvenience while they still foist the message upon those less likely to be up on it.

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

Just don't allow Wikimedia to run Javascript via your browser, and you can still use Wikipedia.

Yeah, I'm pretty disappointed in their half-assed "blackout".

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

Oops, we pissed off the MPAA!

http://gizmodo.com/5876984/the-mpaa-says-blackout-protests-are-an-abuse-of-power

The statement comes down from none other than MPAA Chairman and former Senator from Connecticut Chris Dodd:

[regarding the internet blackout]

It is an irresponsible response and a disservice to people who rely on them for information and use their services. It is also an abuse of power given the freedoms these companies enjoy in the marketplace today. It's a dangerous and troubling development when the platforms that serve as gateways to information intentionally skew the facts to incite their users in order to further their corporate interests.

, taking down your own website in response to legislation which endangers it is an abuse of power! They shouldn't have the freedom to do that! 

THE MPAA WILL TELL YOU WHAT TO PUT ON YOUR WEBSITE AND YOU WILL LIKE IT

Oh, that's RICH. 

[Cramulus]

Just don't allow Wikimedia to run Javascript via your browser, and you can still use Wikipedia.

Yeah, I'm pretty disappointed in their half-assed "blackout".

their intent isn't a full blackout, it's just to make sure people are aware of the issue. From their FAQ page:


Is it still possible to access Wikipedia in any way?
Yes. During the blackout, Wikipedia is accessible on mobile devices and smart phones. You can also view Wikipedia normally by disabling JavaScript in your browser, as explained on this Technical FAQ page. Our purpose here isn't to make it completely impossible for people to read Wikipedia, and it's okay for you to circumvent the blackout. We just want to make sure you see our message.

[Bu🤠ns]

This would all resolve itself if the pr0n sites would get on board.  I bet congress would dissolve the MPAA right off the bat.

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

Just don't allow Wikimedia to run Javascript via your browser, and you can still use Wikipedia.

Yeah, I'm pretty disappointed in their half-assed "blackout".

their intent isn't a full blackout, it's just to make sure people are aware of the issue. From their FAQ page:


Is it still possible to access Wikipedia in any way?
Yes. During the blackout, Wikipedia is accessible on mobile devices and smart phones. You can also view Wikipedia normally by disabling JavaScript in your browser, as explained on this Technical FAQ page. Our purpose here isn't to make it completely impossible for people to read Wikipedia, and it's okay for you to circumvent the blackout. We just want to make sure you see our message.

That's dandy and all, but I don't like it.

[Elder Iptuous]

has the porn industry associations (don't know the names, but assuming they have one) made any statements on this issue?

in a quick google search, it appears that a bunch of the free pr0n streaming sites have either put up banners or landing sites to protest...

[Prelate Diogenes Shandor]

People at work are annoyed about it. We use Wikipedia a lot. Being in the UK, there's not much we can do about it either.

Petition your government to impose sanctions (and/or declare war) on the USA if SOPA passes.

Hollywood delenda est.

[Elder Iptuous]

[maphdet]

Well hell, I posted in the wrong thread. Should have posted here.
Seems for now, there will not be a communication kill switch.

http://wakeup-world.com/2012/01/16/victory-for-internet-freedom-us-congress-shelves-sopa-bill/
http://thehill.com/blogs/hillicon-valley/technology/204167-sopa-shelved-until-consensus-is-found

*killed fb account for shits and grins anyway*

The threat of Hollywood still remains.
Hollywood delenda est.

Yup. And that's a big giant to try to take down.

[Don Coyote]

Just don't allow Wikimedia to run Javascript via your browser, and you can still use Wikipedia.

Yeah, I'm pretty disappointed in their half-assed "blackout".

Me too. Took me forever to figure out that they had blacked out wikipedia, but my scriptblocking prevented me from seeing it.