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> 2011-01-18 - Blackout
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Posted: Jan 17 2012, 11:37 PM
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As an online game, Dragon Cave is pretty removed from everything and anything political; there's hardly any sort of platform or agenda implied by an adoptables site. Perhaps more importantly, everything on Dragon Cave is representative of myself (and to a lesser extent, the forum/chat staff), and I typically don't feel it's my place to force any sort of views on people.

However, in the case of SOPA/PIPA (the Stop Online Piracy Act and the PROTECT IP Act, respectively), it's difficult to stay silent. The matching bills allow anyone to accuse a web site of copyright infringement and have it taken down or otherwise crippled (by forcing advertising/payment services to cease all dealings with the site). I won't go too far into the bills; if you want more, check out http://fightforthefuture.org/pipa.

So, for the first time in DC history, I have broken DC's political agnosticism. To raise awareness, DC's skin (for all users) has been replaced with one that I have affectionately dubbed, "Blackout." On the home page, there's a message encouraging users to oppose SOPA and PIPA. After today, everything will go back to normal.

Deciding to use DC to spread a political message was not easy, and I can only hope that I'll never have to make such a decision again.
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Posted: Jan 17 2012, 11:39 PM
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I think its good that we're supporting our rights even if its on a site like this. Good choice.
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Posted: Jan 17 2012, 11:40 PM
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You have my complete support. Thank you so much for taking this stand.

Free speech forever.
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Posted: Jan 17 2012, 11:40 PM
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Posted: Jan 17 2012, 11:40 PM
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I am so proud. Thanks for doing this. <3
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Posted: Jan 17 2012, 11:41 PM
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Wow, good on you, TJ. This SOPA business is seriously bad news. Does anybody know if I can do anything as somebody who's not American? 'cause this affects everybody.

Edit: For anybody who's wondering the same thing, here's the answer I got so you don't have to do much searching around:

QUOTE (Aliantha @ Jan 18 2012, 12:55 AM)
I'm quoting here from the info page posted on Wikipedia, which is also participating in the blackout:

What can users outside of the U.S. do to support this effort?

    Users outside of the U.S. can contact their local State Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or similar branch of government. Tell them that you oppose the draft US SOPA and PIPA legislation, and all similar legislation. SOPA and PIPA will have a global effect - websites outside of the U.S. would be impacted by legislation that hurts the free and open web. And, other jurisdictions are grappling with similar issues, and may choose paths similar to SOPA and PIPA.


Thanks, Aliantha!

Also, MindsEye and Stephbexx (and maybe some others I didn't see) have linked this: Avaaz: Save the Internet Petiton, which is open to individuals worldwide.

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Posted: Jan 17 2012, 11:41 PM
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Supporting our First Amendment is something the Internet is very capable of doing. smile.gif
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Posted: Jan 17 2012, 11:41 PM
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TJ you are so awesome. <3
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Posted: Jan 17 2012, 11:41 PM
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Posted: Jan 17 2012, 11:41 PM
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biggrin.gif Good Idea
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Posted: Jan 17 2012, 11:41 PM
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I guess I can understand not wanting to mix politics into a pixel game, but it does affect DC so spreading awareness is understandable.
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Posted: Jan 17 2012, 11:42 PM
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Thank you so much for helping. <3
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Posted: Jan 17 2012, 11:45 PM
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Thank you.
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Posted: Jan 17 2012, 11:45 PM
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Posted: Jan 17 2012, 11:46 PM
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This is awesome. It does a good job of spreading awareness without just shutting down the site with no warning or something. smile.gif
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Posted: Jan 17 2012, 11:46 PM
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Totally groovy idea TJ, thanks for making the right decision, even if it was hard. I think this is something that affects everyone, and it's good that DC can spread the important message. These bills need to just... go away.

This will be a good skin when it's completed.
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Posted: Jan 17 2012, 11:46 PM
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Once again TJ you have proven to us what an amazing person you are. Thank your for taking a stand!
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Posted: Jan 17 2012, 11:47 PM
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Thanks for doing this TJ. smile.gif It's much appreciated.
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Posted: Jan 17 2012, 11:47 PM
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QUOTE (TJ09 @ Jan 18 2012, 01:37 AM)
The matching bills allow anyone to accuse a web site of copyright infringement and have it taken down or otherwise crippled (by forcing advertising/payment services to cease all dealings with the site).

And instituting a permanent state of McCarthyism on ALL THE INTERWEBS.

Glad the site's not entirely shut down though. I approve. :3
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