sopa bill

• Question:-What sort of consequences will happen if the SOPA bill passes?
  If the SOPA bill ever comes into power and is now a new law what sort of things will happen afterward? How will people react to almost every site on the internet being blocked? How long do you think that this bill might last?
  
  For me I give it a month or a year at most for it to last then it would be gone. What about you?
  
  Answer:-Facebook, youtube, and other social media sites could be blocked. And nothing would stop other sites being blocked too. Each and every day we lose more and more of our rights. Freedom of speech and the press mean nothing to greedy self interested politicians.
• Question:-What would happen to Steam if the SOPA Bill passes?
  If the SOPA Bill passes in congress what do you think will happen to the videogame downloading site steam? WIll it be pulled down?
  
  Answer:-Steam purchases licenses to distribute software and doesn't infringe any copyrights by doing so. It wouldn't be affected. However, Garrys Mod is the only exception. Since the Source SDK is technically open source, it is technically protected, BUT there is a HUGE community dedicated to doing things like uploading Halo skins, COD weapons, real looking soda machines and almost anything you can think of. That could throw a monkey wrench into Steam, but it will most likely result in Steam dropping support for 3rd party mods and using their crappy anti-cheat garbage to ensure you don't download anything infringing. As of right now, nothing looks bad, but they could find something considering how much power SOPA gives to big corps and the government.
• Question:-What kind of harm can the SOPA Bill inflict?
  I have recently heard about the SOPA bill that might pass tomorrow and if it does, people say the internt could be ruined. Does this mean that DeviantART could be affected by this? I don't want that site shut down because of it.
  
  Answer:-Theoretically, any site that has ANY content that infringes on someone else's copyright could be blocked to U.S. internet users. Not simply given a notice to remove the content or suffer legal repercussions (which is basically what the DMCA laws do right now). Just blocked at the DNS level so that U.S. residents can't access it (well, they technically still could by accessing the IP address of the server, but the average user isn't going to go to that kind of hassle)
  
  The bill is so vague that ANY site that contains user-generated content could potentially be shut down if someone makes a complaint. It doesn't have to go through the courts first, it doesn't have to be sent a notice of the violation first. SOPA just lets a government department say "shut off access to this domain".
  
  This *potentially* means that sites like YouTube, Facebook, DeviantArt, Flickr, Twitter, and so one could be blocked in the U.S. But the real danger here is not to huge sites like those, but to smaller sites that can't afford teams of high-power lawyers. If SOPA passes, the internet is going to see a lot less innovation and social interaction, because a lot of webmasters won't be able to afford the potential legal costs.
• Question:-If the SOPA bill is passed, how will it affect musicians on YouTube?
  I'm a musician who posts videos on YouTube. I post a bunch of music ranging from originals to cover songs. As long as I am not monetizing off my cover songs, I cannot get in trouble. But if the SOPA bill is passed, could I be punished?
  
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• Question:-Will the SOPA bill pass now since its been delayed?
  I am so confused about how things work in the Government, but do you guys thing that this SOPA bill will pass after the recess? Or will it get filibustered (or whatever, I heard) or vetoed?
  
  Answer:-Here info and how to fight back!
  http://www.avaaz.org/en/save_the_internet/?wLKMocb
  http://blog.demandprogress.org/mission/
  http://americancensorship.org/
  http://www.fightforthefuture.org/telethon
  http://iworkfortheinternet.org/
  http://stopcensorship.org/
  
  Also, boycott Hollywood, show them that screwing with the internet has consequences.
• Question:-When will we find out if the SOPA bill passes or not?
  By now, I'm guessing nearly every internet user has heard of the SOPA (stop online piracy act) bill. I am curious as to when we will hear the results of whether it passes or not.
  
  Will it be months? Up to a year? I have no idea myself - I appreciate any answers from people that do.
  
  Answer:-There will be a hearing on it December 15th, they had previusly had a hearing where none of the bill's opponents were allowed to speak out
• Question:-What is the SOPA (House Bill 3261)? And how will it affect the internet?
  Hello guys.
  I was wondering that what if they passed the SOPA bill, what is this bill, and what will happen to the internet or anything else if they passed it? Sorry, I am just curious. Will I still have access to YouTube and Facebook after they pass the bill?
  
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• Question:-what would happen if the SOPA bill passes?
  I just read about it on wikipedia and im confused about it. Please answer these questions:
  
  1. What has wikipedia done wrong?
  2. If the bill passes would wikipedia be shutdown forever?
  3. Why does SOPA want to close them down?
  4. What would SOPA gain from this?
  5. What would this mean to internet users like me living outside the US. (i live in UK btw)
  
  Answer:-1. What has wikipedia done wrong? It links to other websites and if those websites have copyright material anywhere on the site, even in the comments section, it can under SOPA be closed and so can Wikipedia. Wikipedia has pictures which are sometimes copyright protected. Therefore it can be shutdown.
  
  2. If the bill passes would wikipedia be shutdown forever? If a copyright holder complains about infringement the government can take control of wikipedia
  
  3. Why does SOPA want to close them down?
  SOPA is a bill. It doesn't "want" to close anyone down. The government wants to be able to control the internet. They've been trying to pass these types of bills for over 10 years.
  
  4. What would SOPA gain from this?
  Just another way to regulate/control free speech.
  
  5. What would this mean to internet users like me living outside the US
  It just means they can close websites down in the US and attempt to close infringing websites internationally.
• Question:-What will you do if the SOPA Bill Passes?
  If the SOPA Bill Passes in congress what will you do after that?
  
  Answer:-Rant and rage
• Question:-Would the Protect IP/SOPA bill be an okay topic for a feature article?
  I have to write a feature article for L.A. Do you think the protect IP/SOPA bill thing would be an okay topic?
  
  Answer:-Yes. I would like to read something about why this bill is considered evil by so many sensible people. To me the idea of prohibiting the use of copyrighted material by those who don't own the copyright is rather reasonable. I run a small press, and I would be furious if someone took our writers' work and posted it on YouTube as their own. That is theft! Until the recent popularity of YouTube and similar websites, using someone's copyrighted material without permission or compensation was illegal. That sounds logical to me, but many are opposing this law. If you could present both sides of this controversy, it would be a service to your readers. BTW, wish you would send me a copy - I'd really like to read it!

sopa and pipa

• Question:-Can the effects of SOPA and PIPA spread to other countries?
  - Will the media companies behind SOPA and PIPA move on to other countries? I've already heard of Motion Pictures Association talking to the governments of other countries, discussing PIPA/SOPA-like legislations.
  - Will these countries really follow the footsteps of America, if SOPA/PIPA actually manages to pass in the USA?
  - Is SOPA/PIPA gonna shut down websites originating from the USA completely, or are they just gonna block them in America? Such that people from other countries would still be able to access them.
  
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• Question:-Which political party is trying to pass the new anti-piracy bills SOPA and PIPA?
  I've seen in the news that Congress is trying to pass anti-piracy legislation bills called PIPA and SOPA and a couple websites like wikipedia and google are opposing it by having blackouts. Is it Democrats or Republicans trying to get this through? Or half and half?
  
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• Question:-What do you think of SOPA ( stop online piracy act) and PIPA?
  What do you think of the SOPA and PIPA anti-piracy bills,
  and have you signed the google or wikipedia petitions?
  
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• Question:-What will the SOPA and PIPA bills do?
  I don't understand. SOPA and PIPA will end internet piracy of music and films. Isn't that good? Why is everyone protesting? What is this about "internet censorship"?
  
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• Question:-What exactly will SOPA and PIPA do?
  Everyone is talking about SOPA and PIPA but what is the big deal. I know it is suppose to stop people from selling counterfeit things but why is it so bad?
  
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• Question:-What exactly would happen if SOPA and PIPA pass and become laws?
  Will Twitter, Facebook, You Tube, Google, and many other sites actually be destroyed or not? Like I really want to still be able to communicate with my friends and post videos of me singing. I live thousands of miles from my friends and cant call some because they don't have phones. Also what are the chances of these laws passing?
  
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• Question:-If congress passes SOPA and PIPA, does that mean they betrayed their constituents?
  It is evident eveywhere I go, my college campus , online, etc , that a majority of Americans oppose SOPA and PIPA. If then, congress passes both, or one of the laws, doesn't that mean that congress failed to respond to the people of which they derive their power ? So then, will people finally wake up and vote for a new congress these elections that may repeal SOPA or PIPA?
  
  I wish I was american so i could vote :/
  
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• Question:-Is it safe to say that anyone who supports SOPA and PIPA committing Treason against the United States?
  This is a serious matter that will undermine the First Amendment, and all others based on the idea that we need to stop Internet Piracy. This is lame because the pirates will only figure out how to get around this latest form of censorship that will eventually be used against ordinary Americans.
  
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• Question:-WHAT IS YOUR OPINION IN SOPA and PIPA CENSORING THE INTERNET AND SLOWING ECONOMIC GROWTH IN THE U.S.A?
  Millions of Americans oppose SOPA and PIPA because these bills would censor the Internet and slow economic growth in the U.S. WHAT IS YOUR OPINION?
  
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• Question:-Is the blackout of Wikipedia in protest of SOPA and PIPA going to change much?
  I am fully against having the government be in control over the internet, and it violates the first ammendment. The blackout on Wikipedia gives the phone numbers of the congressmen in the state and other ways to contact them. However, Congress already know that people hate them, and they are being paid big money by lobbyists. Even if it does pass, which I hope it doesn't, I sure hope the Supreme Court takes it down.
  
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wikipedia blackout

• Question:-POLL: Yes or No: Did you know Wikipedia is going to blackout on the 18th?
  as a form of protest to SOPA & PIPA
  
  Answer:-its a shame cause they never were able to build up any amount of credibility in the field of higher education
• Question:-Could this blackout have been caused by Russian hackers who took control of the electric grid?
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  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northeast_Blackout_of_2003
  
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  Answer:-Actually, alot of "closed" or "internal" networks have some sort of internet access. It is possible.
• Question:-Do you think the SOPA/PIPA Bills will be passed?
  With all the Wikipedia blackout and other sites doing the same I really hope it wont be passed. Even though I'm not in the US (Or is it for all countries?) I wouldn't want it to happen.
  
  Opinions?
  
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• Question:-How serious are infrequent heart palpitations, the most recent followed by a near blackout?
  I've had a few occurrences of heart palpitations (heart racing), but they are very infrequent. I've had them a couple of times while laying down resting, but I think I've only had that happen 2 or 3 times. Anyway, today I was at a birthday party where I was standing most of the time. At one point I felt my heart start to race and then things started going black. I was leaning against a wall, and tried to focus on taking deep breaths. After a couple of seconds I got my vision back, but I was seeing spots... and then a few seconds later I was fine. The other moms that I was talking to didn't even notice (I don't think). I was mostly thinking, "Don't fall down. Don't fall down." Because that would have been really embarrassing. Basically I'm wondering how serious this is? I'm an overweight 26 year-old non-smoking female with no other health problems. I used to drink a ton of diet soda, but I've recently cut back and now have maybe 1-2 caffeinated drinks per week. BUT today I happened to have TWO. I know caffeine can be a factor with heart palpitations.
  
  Wikipedia says, "Actual blackouts or near blackouts, associated with palpitations, should be taken seriously because they often indicate the presence of important underlying heart disease."
  
  Should I do something? I don't have health insurance. Or should I just avoid caffeine and eat as healthy as possible?
  
  Answer:-Syncope is the term for 'fainting'. What you experienced is near syncope and it is a serious concern. Indeed the most common cause of sudden death in young people is a heart rhythm disturbance. That is why many schools, colleges, airports, and airplanes now have automatic electro defibrillators. The heart rate is an electrophysiologic phenomenon. Some people have heart muscle fibers that are 'irritable' or 'excitable'. If these are triggered the electric impulse passing through the heart your heart rate may immediately accelerate to 200 beats per minute or even more. This is referred to as a reentrant tachycardia. Reentrant tachycardias may occur in people whether or not they have palpitations. When the heart beats that fast there is not time for it to fill with blood so that the heart is not really pumping an adequate amount of blood to maintain your blood pressure. Weakness, lightheadedness, dizziness, and syncope may result. A near syncopal episode always requires evaluation by a physician to determine whether or not you are at risk for sudden death. I would take this very seriously until your physician has determined otherwise. Caffeine is not likely to be an issue here. I very much like wikepedia and I am a contributing writer. If you need additional information please contact me at johnerussomd@jhu.edu. I wish you the very best of health and may God Bless.
• Question:-What will be Britney`s 3rd single from BLACKOUT?
  SOME OF SITES SAY "RADAR", SOME SAY "BREAK THE ICE," BUT WIKIPEDIA`S STATEMENT THAT 3RD SINGLE WILL BE "HOT AS ICE""..I THINK THAT`S BRITNEY`S WORST SONG EVER!AND IF IT`S GONNA BE THIRD SINGLE, I`M NOT GONNA WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO!
  SO...
  WHAT WILL BE????
  
  Answer:-actually its "HOT as ICE" she already begun rehearsing some moves for the video...
  
  i guess hot as ice is one of the best song of the album..i mean , with the beat??o god... its freakin hot....HOT as ICe!!
• Question:-What happens if a state pulls their plants out of their regional power grid abruptly;are grids more stable now?
  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northeast_Blackout_of_2003
  Blackouts of the whole western one third of the nation - not just CA.
  
  Answer:-Supply of power diminishes, the possibility that you can't meet demand becomes real. It would lead to blackouts.
• Question:-Halo: Ghost of Blackout search. Real or Fake?
  I swear that I saw one with my friends yesterday on Halo 3. Today I didn't see any but I'm going to search for it with my friends again tomorrow. The Ghost is a shadow of a Spartan. On Saturday I might have a large group of people on Halo 3 to search for it and slay it for good. When he killed one of my friends yesterday it said "___ Got Killed by The Guardians". Anyone think this Ghost is on every map because Wikipedia said so.
  
  Answer:-I guess it's real. look at this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3STQ0VRH_es
• Question:-So what's the deal with this?
  http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/English_Wikipedia_anti-SOPA_blackout
  
  Would these laws, if passed, affect P2P programs like eMule or uTorrents or other P2P websites and programs?
  I actually live in the United States.
  
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• Question:-Should I have a UPS on my home computer?
  OK - We've had a UPS on our home computer for almost 10 years... a couple of years back, we had to replace the battery. Well, the battery is dying again...
  
  Should we have a UPS on our home computer?
  We rarely see blackouts, but do get brownouts occasionally...
  
  Also - Should we replace the battery of the UPS again, or is it time to replace the whole thing?
  
  Thanks!
  
  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uninterruptible_power_supply
  
  Answer:-Murphy's law says that if you don't keep the UPS on your computer you will have a blackout at the worst time.
  
  PS if it is 10 y/o you should get new one as components are aging and they are cheaper today.
• Question:-Britney is Going On Tour?
  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Blackout_Tour
  do u think she could ever be th same know that she is finnally getting help from her dad and she is visting the docters every know and then ?
  
  here is a recent picture of her now going too a dance studio training for her new video break the ice
  
  http://www.britneyfans.org/pictures/displayimage.php?pos=-10070
  
  Answer:-of course!
  mariah made a come back!
  
  so will micheal
  and so will whitney!
  
  why not britney spaers!