Hell hath no fury like an activist scorned. The internet collective known only as Anonymous are out for blood in the wake of the government’s shutdown of Megaupload.com earlier today. The group has waged an all-out war on those responsible, attacking the websites of the White House, the Department of Justice, Universal Music Group, the [...]
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MPAA Says SOPA, PIPA Blackout Is ‘Dangerous Gimmick’
Posted by Chris Monty in January 17th 2012
Here’s some shocking news…in addition to Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas) whining about tomorrow’s SOPA/PIPA blackout, the Motion Picture Association of America has decided to join the pity party. Today, the MPAA released a statement calling the tactic a “dangerous gimmick.” If you’d like to throw up a little in your mouth, read part of the [...]
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SOPA Markup Delayed Again, DeSopa Firefox Extension Circumvents Censorship
Posted by Chris Monty in December 21st 2011
Amid a firestorm of criticism, the House Judiciary Committee confirmed yesterday that it will, in fact, delay continuing debate on the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) until after Congress returns from its winter recess. Committee spokeswoman Kim Smith said in an e-mail that the hearing is expected to be scheduled for “early next year.” After [...]
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