Microlog

Why SOPA and PIPA Must Die

Waxy.org’s Andy Baio on his personal reasons for opposing the web censorship bills. Also: Matt Haughey outlines how they could be used to silence important web resources such as MetaFilter with a chilling story.

Thu 19 Jan 2012 at 18:15   ·


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Message

Keep the internet free

SOPA and PIPA may be shelved for now, but Ireland’s own ‘anti-piracy’ proposal is alive and well, and it’s bad news for everyone. Sign the petition at StopSopaIreland.com and make your voice heard. Learn more »


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You are reading Why SOPA and PIPA Must Die, a Microlog entry by MacDara Conroy. It is filed under Current Affairs, and was published in January 2012.

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#andybaio #censorship #currentaffairs #freedom #internet #matthaughey #metafilter #netneutrality #pipa #sopa


Context

This day in history: 19 January


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