Why SOPA is dangerous, an explanation of the bill

[tj_teejay]

Why SOPA is dangerous

To Sum Up
SOPA:

• Gives the government the right to unilaterally censor foreign websites.
• Gives copyright holders the right to issue economic takedowns and bring lawsuits against website owners and operators, if those websites have features that make it possible to post infringing content. [A comment feature is enough.]
• Makes it a felony offense to post a copyrighted song or video.

This bill turns us all into criminals. If it passes, then you either stop using the Internet, or you simply hope that you never end up in the crosshairs, because if you’re targeted, you will be destroyed by this bill. You don’t have to be a big, mean, nasty criminal — common Internet usage is effectively criminalized under this law. This bill will kill American innovation and development of the Internet, as it will become too risky to do anything of value. It is toxic and dangerous, and should not, under any circumstances, be supported.

Originally posted by nyxmidnight at Why SOPA is dangerous, an explanation of the bill

Comments

[imbecamiel.livejournal.com]

And this is why I have been contacting representatives, spreading the word, explaining to people who don't get what the big fuss is, and otherwise supporting efforts to get this stopped. It worries me, a lot.

Big Do. Not. Want. From everyone who understands how the internet works, and what this could actually do.

[nefhiriel.livejournal.com]

Yes. What imbecamiel said. ;) It's extremely worrisome. I sure hope they pay attention the resounding "TAKE IT AWAY!" coming across load and clear on the interwebs.