SOPA and PIPA So Far 273
Since their inception SOPA and PIPA have raised concerns about blacklisting from online freedom advocates, and tech industry giants. Law professors worry that they could stifle growth and innovation. Other's have warned that the legislation would hurt scientific debate and open discourse on the internet. SOPA and PIPA are not without support however. In fact a wide variety of companies have backed the proposed laws, bringing together an eclectic group. After months of debate, the removal of one of the more controversial provisions, and The White House expressing its own concerns over the law in its current form, Representative Eric Cantor (R-VA) announced that he was shelving SOPA. PIPA however remains, and it is likely that a re-worked version of the House bill will be brought up soon.
Re:Screenshots (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Screenshots (Score:5, Funny)
Oh and http://thedailywtf.com/ [thedailywtf.com] although it's not technically a BLACK out, but it's amusing as long as you get sarcasm.
Re:SOPA not dead (Score:2, Funny)
They were also pandering to the Christian base that supports Resurrection ... and a certain zombie.
Re:Not exactly.... (Score:3, Funny)
What would blacking out slashdot actually do?
Improve the comment quality?
Re:Not exactly.... (Score:5, Funny)
Slashdot didn't participate in the blackout
Sure they are! I just don't know if "Error 503 Service Unavailable" is sending the right message exactly.
Re:For the children (Score:5, Funny)
You're a pedophile because you won't support capital punishment for it.