Completely understand what you mean and do agree. I'm just negatively thinking about those who're *very* oblivious or ignorant to the whole thing who would soon kick up a fuss *if* the bill came into force.brunothepig said:Well, they're still drawing a lot of attention. And the information on how to get around it is with all the information on what SOPA is and how they can help and stuff. Basically, visit Wikipedia and you're going to see this page saying "we don't like SOPA/PIPA. You shouldn't either". If anyone is remotely interested, they will likely at least read more. I wouldn't underestimate the impact Wikipedia will make.FamoFunk said:Mako SOLDIER said:SNIPOhhh, I didn't realise xDbrunothepig said:SNIP
Kinda defeats the point I find, I mean, some people won't really see SOPA as a bad thing because they can still get on one of the biggest sites on the internet.
In fact, this is more synonymous with a typical protest "in real life". They still have functionality, but it's still impossible to ignore the cluster of people outside the front of your building. Or website, as the case may be.
On another note, Escapist finally went dark. I was actually expecting all the white to be black, but oh well. At least there was another petition for me to sign on the logo.
FamoFunk said:Completely understand what you mean and do agree. I'm just negatively thinking about those who're *very* oblivious or ignorant to the whole thing who would soon kick up a fuss *if* the bill came into force.brunothepig said:Well, they're still drawing a lot of attention. And the information on how to get around it is with all the information on what SOPA is and how they can help and stuff. Basically, visit Wikipedia and you're going to see this page saying "we don't like SOPA/PIPA. You shouldn't either". If anyone is remotely interested, they will likely at least read more. I wouldn't underestimate the impact Wikipedia will make.FamoFunk said:Mako SOLDIER said:SNIPOhhh, I didn't realise xDbrunothepig said:SNIP
Kinda defeats the point I find, I mean, some people won't really see SOPA as a bad thing because they can still get on one of the biggest sites on the internet.
In fact, this is more synonymous with a typical protest "in real life". They still have functionality, but it's still impossible to ignore the cluster of people outside the front of your building. Or website, as the case may be.
On another note, Escapist finally went dark. I was actually expecting all the white to be black, but oh well. At least there was another petition for me to sign on the logo.
I posted about it a bit on my Facebook and some people feel that it's only a thing for "geeks" and that to worry about :/
Ohh, just noticed the Escapist, too! Awesome!
Trust me, YOUR government would like to censor the internet too, America's government is just the first one stupid enough to actually really try it.MetalMagpie said:What's happened to the Google logo? Or do I have to be in the states to see that?Nyaoku said:Google changed the logo.
On a side note, it's a slightly frustrating day to be on the web as a non-American. Going to sites I like and being faced with huge banners with "STOP SOPA!!! WRITE TO YOUR SENATOR!!!!!!"
It's like they're judging me for doing nothing. _>
Your parents are actually making a big deal about SOPA? Thats pretty awesome actually, most parents that I know are net noobs.Nyaoku said:I just went to Wikipedia and they started the blackout. Google changed the logo. What's your plans for the day? I'm watching my parents freak out. xD
I'm sorry that is an awful way to circumvent their blockage and I don't really feel like divulging the other way as it makes their protest pointless and it should be relatively easy to see.Esotera said:http://imgur.com/qTpM5
Is a really easy way to circumvent it if you very much need to use wikipedia today. Would write a script if it was any longer.
Tomorrow should be quite interesting to see how much back-pedalling the politicians do.
I really do not understand people of this opinion what so ever. As much as stuff like Piracy needs to be fought against and stopped stuff like piracy that needs finesse, innovation and tact to be stopped will never be ceased or even hindered by such heavy handed hamfisted tactics. The only people this will actually harm is everyone but pirates as it most affects domains and not the ip.Jarimir said:And my response is to not give a sh*t. I believe in copyright and IP. If SOPA is what's needed to support that, then I support SOPA.
Shut down the entire internet and I still wont care. It's just one day FFS.
If we as a species cant handle a day without the internet then we are doomed far worse than any ammount of harm "censorship" can do.
Wow, way to be a complete chickenshit google. Changing your logo is NOT the same thing as blacking out AT ALL.Nyaoku said:I just went to Wikipedia and they started the blackout. Google changed the logo. What's your plans for the day? I'm watching my parents freak out. xD
Oh ok now I understand you just like being one of those people.Jarimir said:And I still really dont care. I support a complete shut-down and dismantling of the internet if that is what is necessary. There is nothing sacred about the internet, and I have full faith that it will be rebuilt. So what is there to lose save for the tears of a bunch of entitled sociopaths that will miss their free(stolen) music, tv shows, movies, and porn.Glademaster said:I really do not understand people of this opinion what so ever. As much as stuff like Piracy needs to be fought against and stopped stuff like piracy that needs finesse, innovation and tact to be stopped will never be ceased or even hindered by such heavy handed hamfisted tactics. The only people this will actually harm is everyone but pirates as it most affects domains and not the ip.Jarimir said:And my response is to not give a sh*t. I believe in copyright and IP. If SOPA is what's needed to support that, then I support SOPA.
Shut down the entire internet and I still wont care. It's just one day FFS.
If we as a species cant handle a day without the internet then we are doomed far worse than any ammount of harm "censorship" can do.
QQ MOAR maybe the God you dont believe in will take mercy upon you and show up to save your gravy train.
1. Anyone who searches for said solution, has already been informed of SOPA and PIPAFamoFunk said:A way to get passed Wiki's Blackout has been tending on Twitter. It does work too, which is such a shame.
Oh, hey Rorschach, didn't see you come in.Jarimir said:And I still really dont care. I support a complete shut-down and dismantling of the internet if that is what is necessary. There is nothing sacred about the internet, and I have full faith that it will be rebuilt. So what is there to lose save for the tears of a bunch of entitled sociopaths that will miss their free(stolen) music, tv shows, movies, and porn.
QQ MOAR maybe the God you dont believe in will take mercy upon you and show up to save your gravy train.
No, that would be China. They've been censoring for years. Only difference is, their censorship is enforced by people with guns who can arrest and imprison you.Maveroid said:Trust me, YOUR government would like to censor the internet too, America's government is just the first one stupid enough to actually really try it.