Posted January 18, 2012 What exactly makes them think they have the right to cripple sites?! I thought America was all about freedom of speech, human rights and whatnot :/ Share this post Link to post
Posted January 18, 2012 (edited) Nice, TJ! I don't believe in censorship! I tend to get heated in situations like this. I find bill's like this come into existence when there are a bunch of people that have a lack of understanding and fear what they do not know rather than take the time and educating themselves. "Wait, I forgot that would mean taking accountability for your own life...that means I'd have to put some effort into it..oops! Ah, it's easier for someone to tell me what to do that way I can have someone else to blame instead of looking in the mirror." Fear is a dangerous thing! Thanks again TJ, IMHO, I suggest leaving the Blackout link up for more than today give people a chance to research? Edited January 18, 2012 by Crows have dreams Share this post Link to post
Posted January 18, 2012 Rightious man. I don't know about anyone else, but this will be my new avatar for 72 hours Ty for this. Am using it for all of my accounts including FB ; ) Share this post Link to post
Posted January 18, 2012 (edited) 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. I don't have time to read this entire thread - but I have signed many petitions which accept non-US citizens - HERE is one anyone can sign up to, on a site I belong to because it fights things like this. And very well done TJ. (But PS - just seen someone asking to keep this skin - although it looks stylish, I cannot actually SEE my dragons (as I can't with the portal skin) and have had to turn off page style to get at one I knew needed ERing - so please keep the old default as an option !) Edited January 18, 2012 by fuzzbucket Share this post Link to post
Posted January 18, 2012 I am not into Politics for this reason I hope things turn out right And I love the new look pity we can't keep it best wishes to you TJ carry on fighting the good fight you do a sterling job we all appreciate you and this site.. Go Get em TJ Share this post Link to post
Posted January 18, 2012 I dunno, I have mixed feelings about this...I just think this is a very slippy slope to start down. Plus I have been on the unpopular view of many things, and I think this is a gut punch to anybody who supports this bill. Sure it is. And that's good. No-one should support it. These BILLS are the beginning of a VERY slippery slope towards total control. First they came for the communists, and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a communist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a Jew. Then they came for the Catholics, and I didn't speak out because I was Protestant. Then they came for me and there was no one left to speak out for me. Niemoller. Share this post Link to post
Posted January 18, 2012 I'm a part of this EPIC moment! *take off my hat* Share this post Link to post
Posted January 18, 2012 I am from Europe but I have scrolled down and petitioned. I hope it helps at least a little bit Share this post Link to post
Posted January 18, 2012 Wow, I came online to see my zombies and came online to one spooky site indeed. I support this action. US laws don't stay in US (Pirate Bay anyone?) so I hope SOPA/PIPA doesn't come true. (Btw, in my language sopa=to sweep, scavenge, something you call a rubbish person and pipa=to squeak) Share this post Link to post
Posted January 18, 2012 *applauds* These bills are outright horrible, and I'm glad you took a stand against them. Share this post Link to post
Posted January 18, 2012 I'm glad to see this, actually. And, I actually like the new skin a lot. Will it be around for longer, or is it just temporary? Share this post Link to post
Posted January 18, 2012 (edited) (possible)VICTORY. another article of (possible)victory Edited January 18, 2012 by ParticleSoup Share this post Link to post
Posted January 18, 2012 VICTORY. Its only shelved; we're not out of the waters yet. Share this post Link to post
Posted January 18, 2012 Its only shelved; we're not out of the waters yet. Exactly. It's not completely off the table yet. Until it is, we are not quite out of the water. Share this post Link to post
Posted January 18, 2012 The link from the scroll won't let me sign because it won't recognise my post code. T-T Share this post Link to post
Posted January 18, 2012 Even though I am not American I support and applaud your decision to take this stance, TJ. If these bills were go go through, they would not just affect Americans, thus it is something of importance for all. However, I too must say please do not keep the skin as the default one. I can't read anything on it and whilst I admit it is spiffy, for me it's impossible to use. If you are considering keeping it, please let us keep the original one as an alternative. Share this post Link to post
Posted January 18, 2012 However, I too must say please do not keep the skin as the default one. I can't read anything on it and whilst I admit it is spiffy, for me it's impossible to use. If you are considering keeping it, please let us keep the original one as an alternative. TJ says in his first post that this is for today only, as part of the internet wide protest. Share this post Link to post
Posted January 18, 2012 TJ, I think you did it right to show your opposition through the site. Afterall this question is something that goes beyond politics, it's about human rights and I don't think that here there is someone that approves SOPA/PIPA; this skin represents everyone of us! Even if this is just "a little site of stupid pixel gaming" (like someone could say), it's giving a strong signal. Well done! Share this post Link to post
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