Free Internet Under Attack!

[Asmoday]

Everyone, this is an emergency alert. The bills have passed allowing the government to selectively target, censor, and shut down websites. The criteria in these bills is very vague and loose, and it is meant to be.

Our free internet is slipping from our fingers.

No matter your political stance, a free internet is something we all want.

Don't think this doesn't apply to you -- eventually, you will say something the powers that be do not want you to say, share something they do not want you to share.

IF YOU ARE EVER GOING TO ACT, NOW IS A GREAT TIME.

Anonymous - Operation Blackout - YouTube

[Cado]

Now that my most recent ordeal is at an end I'll see what I can piece together. My mobility is somewhat limited-less so than before, so we'll see if that's advantageous-but my mind and fingers are pretty nimble.

For now I've shared everything you've posted. If I come up with something you may find interesting or of use, something you'd want to collaborate on or otherwise be part of, I'll kick it your way.

[Asmoday]

Originally Posted by Cado

Now that my most recent ordeal is at an end I'll see what I can piece together. My mobility is somewhat limited-less so than before, so we'll see if that's advantageous-but my mind and fingers are pretty nimble.

For now I've shared everything you've posted. If I come up with something you may find interesting or of use, something you'd want to collaborate on or otherwise be part of, I'll kick it your way.

Brother, thank you, but we must act most high speed, low drag on this -- if you are willing, get on every forum, twitter, anywhere, EVERYWHERE you can and spread the word.

Its called the Internet Piracy Act, and it is NOT about piracy, its about broad control. That's what I'm doing now, we gotta spread the word like HPV on a college campus.

And everyone else -- I don't know about your political views, but we ALL want the government the hell out of the internet. Do the same, spread the word. And, if you are able, make a big sign that says FREE INTERNET or something, and get to your nearest Occupy!

[Asmoday]

And, everyone, I apologize, I misspoke, I haven't slept for a while.

They haven't passed it yet, as of my posting, but I'm assuming they will by the time you catch wind of this...

...they always do that with bills like this, pass it during the night because they know what they are doing is wrong, and they want it under the radar -- did the same thing with the Patriot Act.

Either way, the sheer gall to propose it must be met with a strong call for a FREE INTERNET.

[Cado]

Originally Posted by Asmoday

Brother, thank you, but we must act most high speed, low drag on this -- if you are willing, get on every forum, twitter, anywhere, EVERYWHERE you can and spread the word.

Its called the Internet Piracy Act, and it is NOT about piracy, its about broad control. That's what I'm doing now, we gotta spread the word like HPV on a college campus.

And everyone else -- I don't know about your political views, but we ALL want the government the hell out of the internet. Do the same, spread the word. And, if you are able, make a big sign that says FREE INTERNET or something, and get to your nearest Occupy!

Any move against piracy has actually been about control. That, I think, will be a solid basis for anything I might write on the subject.

Anon has already made videos to spread the information. That's useful, and it's important to spread those links, and I will. The question is can I help put something else together with the potential to go viral?

Something attention grabbing that causes a chain reaction... That's what we need to cut them off at the pass. What you're asking isn't time consuming but anyone who can do more should do more.

We need overwhelming force, people. Don't take this $%^# lying down.

[Asmoday]

Protect The Internet

[CroMagna]

I'd like to get involved in the movement to protect the internet. I'll spread the news to various forums. What else can we do?

[Beingist]

Originally Posted by Asmoday

Everyone, this is an emergency alert. The bills have passed allowing the government to selectively target, censor, and shut down websites. The criteria in these bills is very vague and loose, and it is meant to be.

Okay, this will be the subject of my next blog post.

But, I need some Bill numbers... HR???? S???? Is it out of committee? etc... any links here would be appreciated.

[garentee]

Originally Posted by Beingist

Okay, this will be the subject of my next blog post.

But, I need some Bill numbers... HR???? S???? Is it out of committee? etc... any links here would be appreciated.

Bill Text - 112th Congress (2011-2012) - THOMAS (Library of Congress)

[Beingist]

My word is out--

The Daily Chronolog

[wanzulfikri]

Seriously, internet won't be free anymore? I don't want that!

[Spinoza]

What does it mean to not be free anymore? Its not like you get free internet access now.

Let's be honest this bill is about cracking down on torrent sites. I'm not sure if I am for or against the bill yet but clearly that's the intent of the bill.

[sally]

I don't think the Internet could be controled by the goverment it would not be possible to control it is to big for that.sally

[sally]

Just like to say hi to everyone have a great day this is my first visit to the forum found it by chance.

[Brutha]

The US Privatizes Big Brother -- See it in action! - Global Guerrillas is a good story about the kind of illegitim censorship that already happens today.

[Beingist]

Originally Posted by sally

Just like to say hi to everyone have a great day this is my first visit to the forum found it by chance.

Hi, Sally