Spain already adopted a similar bill. How long before others follow suit? Plus losing their biggest market is going to make many websites change. Many will even collapse. It won't kill the entire internet but it is going to impact all other countries.ph0b0s123 said:OK, so the US as a consumer market gets lost. I understand it is the biggest market. I just am not seeing the 'this will kill the whole internet'. That statement is a bit US centric, to me.sindremaster said:A lot of the audience from sites like the Escapist are American. If Americans can't enter these sites, they lose a lot of money and may have to shut down, even if they're not based in the US.ph0b0s123 said:One question on this whole thing. How does it affect sites etc outside of the US. I.e not a .com that US authorities think they own, wherever hosted, but .co.uk 's etc. I feel very sorry for people in the US if this is approved. I also understand that there will be an initial effect since most web content comes from the US. But if say Jim moves him, his show and it's hosting back to his native UK (from the accent), won't the show be back to normal?
If the US gov wants to turn the US into the Internet version of North Korean, then fine. I just don't see where 'this will kill the whole Internet' comes from. There are other countries in the world out there you know, where this legislation will not reach. Escapistmagazine.co.uk, youtube.co.uk FTW?
He'll still sign it. But he will also put in a little footnote that he does so with a heavy heart and that we can count on the fact that his administration wont personally destroy the internet...yet.Fusioncode9 said:It depresses me that the internet will be destroyed if SOPA passes. Hopefully Obama keeps his promise and vetos the bill.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXo_Z9BF7ao&feature=relatedDylan Greer said:What was the song at the end, WANT!
Fair use hasn't stopped companies from claiming copyright and banning people from using their material.Kopikatsu said:It can pass even if vetoed. Checks and balances are a go.Fusioncode9 said:It depresses me that the internet will be destroyed if SOPA passes. Hopefully Obama keeps his promise and vetos the bill.
Anyway, anyone mind pointing out where SOPA ends Fair Use? 'Cause...it doesn't.
You should read this saying.ph0b0s123 said:OK, so the US as a consumer market gets lost. I understand it is the biggest market. I just am not seeing the 'this will kill the whole internet'. That statement is a bit US centric, to me.sindremaster said:A lot of the audience from sites like the Escapist are American. If Americans can't enter these sites, they lose a lot of money and may have to shut down, even if they're not based in the US.ph0b0s123 said:One question on this whole thing. How does it affect sites etc outside of the US. I.e not a .com that US authorities think they own, wherever hosted, but .co.uk 's etc. I feel very sorry for people in the US if this is approved. I also understand that there will be an initial effect since most web content comes from the US. But if say Jim moves him, his show and it's hosting back to his native UK (from the accent), won't the show be back to normal?
If the US gov wants to turn the US into the Internet version of North Korean, then fine. I just don't see where 'this will kill the whole Internet' comes from. There are other countries in the world out there you know, where this legislation will not reach. Escapistmagazine.co.uk, youtube.co.uk FTW?
I see what you're saying, I do doubt this will kill the whole internet, far from it. But it's still an idiotic idea, I believe on his last video I said something about China? It's like something of fiction this LaLiLuLeLo thing, how any sane people could think it was a good idea I don't know...ph0b0s123 said:OK, so the US as a consumer market gets lost. I understand it is the biggest market. I just am not seeing the 'this will kill the whole internet'. That statement is a bit US centric, to me.sindremaster said:A lot of the audience from sites like the Escapist are American. If Americans can't enter these sites, they lose a lot of money and may have to shut down, even if they're not based in the US.ph0b0s123 said:One question on this whole thing. How does it affect sites etc outside of the US. I.e not a .com that US authorities think they own, wherever hosted, but .co.uk 's etc. I feel very sorry for people in the US if this is approved. I also understand that there will be an initial effect since most web content comes from the US. But if say Jim moves him, his show and it's hosting back to his native UK (from the accent), won't the show be back to normal?
If the US gov wants to turn the US into the Internet version of North Korean, then fine. I just don't see where 'this will kill the whole Internet' comes from. There are other countries in the world out there you know, where this legislation will not reach. Escapistmagazine.co.uk, youtube.co.uk FTW?
Keep calm and carry on, y'know, if you're British.Not G. Ivingname said:D:Jim Sterling said:SOPA Approved
The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) could change the Internet forever if enforced. Having been written in such broad and vague terms, giving corporations maximum power to black out websites, a chilling effect could be seen, as the Internet's content creators become too afraid to risk anything, lest they lose everything.
This week's Jimquisition is speculative fiction, showing a future Jim Sterling who is bound to toil under SOPA's oppressive rule. It's all very conceptual and clever, I think you'll agree.
Watch Video
JIM!
YOU FORGOT TO REMOVE ThE CHAINSWORD FROM THE TITLE SCREEN!
REMOVE IT BEFORE THE ESC-
The Escapist has been removed due to copyright infringement under the Stop Online Piracy Act.
Be calm and move on.
We just don't have the room for the servers man! D:Spud of Doom said:inb4 UK becomes the new centre of the internet because the USA shafts itself with this law.
I'm sorry, but you're now a felon.chiefohara said:Thank god for the Jimquisition
How the Hell are people jumping to this conclusion that it means SOPA has been approved? This would have been HUGE news well before Jim put anything up.erttheking said:DUDE, CHANGE THE TITLE! Jesus, nearly gave me a fucking heart attack.
It doesn't, but with no right to actually appeal the claims against you, many people won't dare take the chance. Jim actually hints at this in saying that it's too risky, not that it's illegal to mention trademarked material.Kopikatsu said:Anyway, anyone mind pointing out where SOPA ends Fair Use? 'Cause...it doesn't.
The poster of this comment has been sent to a prison boat under the National Defense Authorization Act for breaking the Stop Online Piracy Act.SkarKrow said:Keep calm and carry on, y'know, if you're British.Not G. Ivingname said:D:Jim Sterling said:SOPA Approved
The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) could change the Internet forever if enforced. Having been written in such broad and vague terms, giving corporations maximum power to black out websites, a chilling effect could be seen, as the Internet's content creators become too afraid to risk anything, lest they lose everything.
This week's Jimquisition is speculative fiction, showing a future Jim Sterling who is bound to toil under SOPA's oppressive rule. It's all very conceptual and clever, I think you'll agree.
Watch Video
JIM!
YOU FORGOT TO REMOVE ThE CHAINSWORD FROM THE TITLE SCREEN!
REMOVE IT BEFORE THE ESC-
The Escapist has been removed due to copyright infringement under the Stop Online Piracy Act.
Be calm and move on.
So this is how Metro 2033 happened!Shotgun Guy said:No, you wouldn't, Jim dies after one episode because he'll go outside. If it passes Jim dies, it is as simple as that.Lono Shrugged said:I would seriously watch this every week.