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19
Jan
1

Despite Apparent SOPA TKO, Anonymous Still Threatening Sony

Posted by Ephraim Schwartz
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In what may be the equivalent in boxing of hitting a man after the bell has rung, Anonymous is threatening to hit Sony hard Jan. 23, 2012, for its support of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) -- this despite SOPA's apparent momentum loss.

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    ANON says #
    WE DO NOT FORGIVE, WE DO NOT FORGET
17
Jan
1

With SOPA Almost Dead, What Will Protestors Support?

Posted by David Coursey
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Amid White House opposition and an apparent "hold" placed on the legislation by Virginia Republican Eric Cantor, the focus has shifted from the House's Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) to its Senate companion, the Protect IP Act (PIPA). Given piracy is a real problem, what -- if anything -- will the Internet industry eventually support?

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    Noah says #
    I guess something like SOPA might make sense if one believed entertainment is of greater worth than liberty.
21
Dec
3

My Love/Hate Relationship with SOPA

Posted by David Coursey
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I am of two minds regarding the Stop Online Privacy Act (SOPA), currently winding its way through the U.S. Congress. I passionately love SOPA and hate it just as much, both at the same time.

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    Anonymous says #
    "Nevertheless, I am in complete sympathy with those who seek to block criminals who are stealing their brands or intellectual prop...
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    David Coursey says #
    Done intentionally, thanks for noticing (and to the editor who left it intact). I do plant Easter Eggs on occasion.
  • Kidney
    Kidney says #
    "Stop Online Privacy Act (SOPA)" From your first sentence. There's an interesting slip of the tongue for you.
16
Dec
0

SOPA Could Impact More Than Just Counterfeiters

Posted by Dan Neel
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This week the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee discussed the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), a proposal that would give the U.S. Government new tools to fight the online sale of infringing or counterfeit goods. While on the surface it sounds like a good idea, the act has serious security issues that should be considered before we allow our government to change the way we access information via the Internet.