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English Wikipedia Blackouts in SOPA/PIPA Protest

Posted January 18, 2012 | by oicadmin ( 0 ) Comments
Tags: sopa, pipa, wikipedia, news

Wondering why the English Wikipedia has blacked out?

Starting at midnight January 18th, the English Wikipedia will be down for 24 hours in protest to potential legislation regarding SOPA and PIPA. English Wikipedia Blackouts in SOPA/PIPA Protest

Rather than having access to the vast online encyclopedia, users will see a message that is destined to raise awareness about SOPA and PIPA. It's a powerful move that will be recognized by millions.

What Exactly are SOPA and PIPA?

The U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate are considering two bills in congress called SOPA and PIPA. SOPA represents the "Stop Online Piracy Act," and PIPA stands for the "Protect IP Act," with IP standing for the common initials for "Intellectual Property."

The objective behind these bills is to stop copyright infringement, particularly targeting infringement committed by foreign websites. Although these bills are set for protection measures, both risk the open, free environment that makes the Internet so powerful.

Wikipedia's temporary revoke of its English encyclopedia will bring further awareness and support of the righteous opposition against SOPA and PIPA. These two bills will not only inflict on the freedoms of the Internet, but may also cross into areas concerning the freedoms set by the U.S. Constitution.

To learn more about the detrimental impact of SOPA and PIPA, and to take further action yourself, visit this webpage by the EFF.

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