Rockbomb
Dog fucker (but in a good way now)
2009 Nov 14 • 2045
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So, if you haven't heard yet, there is an organization called COICA (combating online infringement and counterfeits act), and they are about to pass a bill that will allow the US government to censor the internet, as places like China and Iran do. Rather than telling about it myself, there's a good article about it here.
Also, if you are in the US you can sign a petition against it, here.
On a side note, while I'm against them censoring the internet, I also think this could be awesome if they do this. For one, if they start taking down sites like youtube everyone is gonna go crazy, and it'll be hilarious. Two, I think this would be a great opportunity to start up a "new internet"... get rid of all the ISP's, and start setting up small connections within neighborhoods/cities/towns, then the towns can start connecting, then the states, then we launch a satellite and reconnect with the other countries. It'd take a while, but I think it would be a good thing. Not only would everyone get free internet, but while we're still in the process of bulding this "new internet" people will have to rely more on each other, businesses will have to work hard and do good work to get customers instead of just paying for ads on google, and I think it will make this country a better place to live.
Well enough of my rambling, what are your thoughts on this?
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2010 Oct 3 at 18:49 UTC
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I drink to forget but I always remember.
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2010 Oct 3 at 19:50 UTC
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"According to the EFF, the industry hoped to rush the "Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act" (COICA) bill through without much debate before the Congressional break, but they failed and the bill has been shelved temporarily."
SRAW said: hey a rare cameo by adhesive
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2010 Oct 3 at 21:38 UTC
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Rockbomb
Dog fucker (but in a good way now)
2009 Nov 14 • 2045
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adhesive said: "According to the EFF, the industry hoped to rush the "Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act" (COICA) bill through without much debate before the Congressional break, but they failed and the bill has been shelved temporarily."
Nice! 
Looks like all the petitions and letters actually worked. But the war isn't over yet, the bill is just being delayed... we still need to take action to stop these guys.
Also, I not not know of the EFF 'til just now, I'll have to bookmark their site.
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2010 Oct 3 at 21:47 UTC
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This type of bill won't be passed without heated debate, the reason it didn't pass was because it it too close to the congressional break and the election.
If you want to help this cause when it resurfaces you're probably best off writing to a congressman and expressing your concerns (Which the petition organizers will probably do for you). Although I'm not sure of the standing you will have if you are not part of their district.
Also the white house had a plan to pressure all registrars to voluntarily follow the COICA outline anyway should the bill no be passed. The ISP's and registrars see that it isn't in their best interest and they are mainly ignoring it.
SRAW said: hey a rare cameo by adhesive
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2010 Oct 3 at 21:57 UTC
— Ed. 2010 Oct 3 at 21:59 UTC
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SRAW
Rocket Man
2007 Nov 6 • 2525
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I say we nuke china and blame it on russia.
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2010 Oct 4 at 07:39 UTC
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Rockbomb
Dog fucker (but in a good way now)
2009 Nov 14 • 2045
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Quote: We just found out that they're bringing back the Internet blacklist bill for a vote on Thursday -- less than a week from now! We've spent the week meeting people in DC and I can tell you our petition is definitely making a difference. This bill was supposed to pass without objection, but now even Politico is calling it "hotly debated" -- all thanks to you.
The first vote will be by the Senate Judiciary Committee. Do you have any friends in California, Vermont, Wisconsin, New York, Minnesota, or Illinois who haven't signed the petition yet? Their senators will be the key votes in deciding whether this bill passes.
Same link as in the first post to sign the petition. The life of the internet is a steak guys.
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2010 Nov 13 at 19:25 UTC
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I drink to forget but I always remember.
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2010 Nov 13 at 19:36 UTC
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Rockbomb
Dog fucker (but in a good way now)
2009 Nov 14 • 2045
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Cloud just so you know, posting images from funnyjunk does not work, and you are the only person that can see them.
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2010 Nov 13 at 19:37 UTC
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thats even better! 
I drink to forget but I always remember.
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2010 Nov 13 at 20:39 UTC
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Signed again, and posted on Facebook.
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2010 Nov 14 at 04:00 UTC
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Rockbomb
Dog fucker (but in a good way now)
2009 Nov 14 • 2045
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2010 Nov 19 at 20:31 UTC
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Down Rodeo
Cap'n Moth of the Firehouse
2007 Oct 19 • 5486
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2010 Nov 19 at 23:05 UTC
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It wont get passed. Its America bitch.
Make awkward sexual advances, not war. Down Rodeo said: Dammit, this was the one place that didn't have this, but noooooo, molkman pisses all over that 
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2010 Nov 20 at 04:40 UTC
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SolidKAYOS said: It wont get passed. It's America bitch.
leanr proper garammar before you insult people like me!
we can't stop here, this is bat country!
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2010 Nov 21 at 03:57 UTC
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NatureJay
SJA: Commander of Ruthless Abuse
2005 Mar 23 • 1871
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cloud_the_system said: SolidKAYOS said: It wont get passed. It's America bitch.
leanr proper garammar before you insult people like me! You are one of my favorite people <3
100% natural, no antibiotics, and bloodgrass-fed
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2010 Nov 21 at 04:04 UTC
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