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Title: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: Eion Kilant 739 on January 16, 2012, 05:52:00 PM
http://blog.wikimedia.org/2012/01/16/wikipedias-community-calls-for-anti-sopa-blackout-january-18/ (http://blog.wikimedia.org/2012/01/16/wikipedias-community-calls-for-anti-sopa-blackout-january-18/)

Wikipedia is protesting SOPA by going offline for a day. Discuss.
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: Astropilot on January 16, 2012, 06:11:46 PM
Well...at least I'll have an excuse for an unfinished 5 page science report.
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: Cake Faice on January 16, 2012, 08:05:53 PM
Quote from: Astropilot on January 16, 2012, 06:11:46 PM
Well...at least I'll have an excuse for an unfinished 5 page science report.
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: Nemisous on January 16, 2012, 10:01:42 PM
something tells me the SOPA bill and the NDAA bill are written by the same person. as the bills' pretty much work together with each other.
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: Ἆxule on January 16, 2012, 10:11:23 PM
Quote from: Astropilot on January 16, 2012, 06:11:46 PM
Well...at least I'll have an excuse for an unfinished 5 page science report.

My teacher don't allow us to use wiki as a reference.
;-;
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: Doctor Who on January 16, 2012, 11:15:31 PM
Quote from: Ἆxule on January 16, 2012, 10:11:23 PM
My teacher don't allow us to use wiki as a reference.
;-;

Because wikipedia has false information of school projects or so.
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: Ἆxule on January 17, 2012, 12:20:09 AM
Quote from: Doctor Who on January 16, 2012, 11:15:31 PM
Because wikipedia has false information of school projects or so.

I know.
The big part is because ANYBODY can modify the information, so it's not reliable.
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: Tezuni on January 17, 2012, 01:02:01 AM
wikipedia has been reliable for me, they got bots that detect changes and revert them within seconds, and some pages are even locked
if you read something like bananas only grow in africa, then it's pretty obvious it's false. :s

anyways, im glad wikipedia is protesting it.
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: Sonario on January 17, 2012, 02:12:29 AM
Quote from: Ἆxule on January 17, 2012, 12:20:09 AM
I know.
The big part is because ANYBODY can modify the information, so it's not reliable.
You're supposed to use the reference links at the bottom, where the real information is
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: Seb on January 17, 2012, 11:37:52 AM
Quote from: Eion Kilant 739 on January 16, 2012, 05:52:00 PM
http://blog.wikimedia.org/2012/01/16/wikipedias-community-calls-for-anti-sopa-blackout-january-18/ (http://blog.wikimedia.org/2012/01/16/wikipedias-community-calls-for-anti-sopa-blackout-january-18/)

Wikipedia is protesting SOPA by going offline for a day. Discuss.

One day? That's a pussy protest.

I don't know if the legal system works this way (and what I'm about to say is remarkably shortsided, I have only a few minutes on the computer ATM), but it should should stay down until the bill is scrapped or something.
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: Osme on January 17, 2012, 12:09:25 PM
http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/political-animal/2012_01/putting_sopa_on_a_shelf034765.php (http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/political-animal/2012_01/putting_sopa_on_a_shelf034765.php)
Meh
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: Mr. Franklin on January 17, 2012, 03:42:04 PM
Quote from: Degtyarev on January 17, 2012, 12:09:25 PM
http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/political-animal/2012_01/putting_sopa_on_a_shelf034765.php (http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/political-animal/2012_01/putting_sopa_on_a_shelf034765.php)
Meh
Thank goodness, another thing off our shoulders.
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: Hotgreensoldier on January 17, 2012, 03:46:34 PM
Quote from: Mr. Franklin on January 17, 2012, 03:42:04 PM
Thank goodness, another thing off our shoulders.

Coolz owes me a potato

Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: Sabb on January 17, 2012, 04:04:08 PM
Quote from: Seb on January 17, 2012, 11:37:52 AM
One day? That's a pussy protest.

I don't know if the legal system works this way (and what I'm about to say is remarkably shortsided, I have only a few minutes on the computer ATM), but it should should stay down until the bill is scrapped or something.
It's actually not.
It's a big organization, it has an affect. Just like a postal office or w.e shutting down for a day. Makes a big impact, just maybe not you in specific.
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: aerobro on January 17, 2012, 04:11:04 PM
So is RND going to do the same?
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: Sabb on January 17, 2012, 04:20:25 PM
Quote from: aerobro on January 17, 2012, 04:11:04 PM
So is RND going to do the same?
Unfortunately I don't think that it will be noticed by the government.
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: Nemisous on January 17, 2012, 04:59:46 PM
i wonder what would happen if facebook went off for a day. hmmmm
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Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: Osme on January 17, 2012, 05:32:16 PM
Quote from: Degtyarev on January 17, 2012, 12:09:25 PM
http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/political-animal/2012_01/putting_sopa_on_a_shelf034765.php (http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/political-animal/2012_01/putting_sopa_on_a_shelf034765.php)
Meh

http://torrentfreak.com/sopa-is-baaack-120117/ (http://torrentfreak.com/sopa-is-baaack-120117/)

Well shit
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: Tezuni on January 17, 2012, 11:16:53 PM
the wikipedia 'blackout' really just redirects you after a couple seconds.  you can stop the page and read it easily.  :)
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: Shawn on January 17, 2012, 11:35:43 PM
Quote from: Nemisous on January 17, 2012, 04:59:46 PM
i wonder what would happen if facebook went off for a day. hmmmm
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Don't even joke about that i must be able to play The sims at all times!
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: ○ Μαρία ○ on January 17, 2012, 11:49:23 PM
I saw this on the news.
I think it's really interesting how they went down because of it. I bet all them politicians are like "Fuck what're we going to do with out our totally reliable source of information?!"

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Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: Ἆxule on January 18, 2012, 01:35:11 AM
Imagine how much shit the Politicians would get if Google did what Wiki is doing.
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: Cheesicle on January 18, 2012, 01:53:35 AM
If you want to access Wikipedia, visit:

pbump.net/wiki/

Note that to view an article, you must type the EXACT name of the article title.

For instance, if you wanted to read an article on the US version of The Office, typing "The Office (US)" will only get you a "nothing found!" message.
(I don't know the exact name of the US Office article.)
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: Nemisous on January 18, 2012, 05:36:45 AM
Quote from: Shawn on January 17, 2012, 11:35:43 PM
Don't even joke about that i must be able to play The sims at all times!

its the sad truth.
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: mickey0528 on January 18, 2012, 05:54:43 AM
Quote from: Nemisous on January 17, 2012, 04:59:46 PM
i wonder what would happen if facebook went off for a day. hmmmm
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No way I'm discussing shits on it very urgently
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: Castle on January 18, 2012, 08:35:54 AM
Yang, every community on Garry's Mod should get off their lazy ass and protest.


Tough it dosen't affect me ;-;
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: SheepsAholy on January 18, 2012, 10:45:19 AM
>What happens if google goes down for a day to protest.

*Lets the shi-storm begin.*
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: Nemisous on January 18, 2012, 11:12:10 AM
Quote from: mickey0528 on January 18, 2012, 05:54:43 AM
No way I'm discussing shits on it very urgently
(http://gallery1.anivide.com/_full/23885_1317252981.jpg)
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: Apie2 on January 18, 2012, 11:25:23 AM
If SOPA is gonna be approved...
Which big sites are going to be closed then?
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: Seb on January 18, 2012, 11:29:32 AM
Quote from: Apie2 on January 18, 2012, 11:25:23 AM
If SOPA is gonna be approved...
Which big sites are going to be closed then?

It's so clumsily worded, any website where anybody can post anything can be blocked.
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: Nemisous on January 18, 2012, 11:30:26 AM
Quote from: Apie2 on January 18, 2012, 11:25:23 AM
If SOPA is gonna be approved...
Which big sites are going to be closed then?
just to name some of them
Facebook
Twitter
Wikipedia
YouTube
Google (possibly)
and any other sites the government finds to be controversial or not to their approval.
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: Castle on January 18, 2012, 11:47:23 AM
Quote from: Apie2 on January 18, 2012, 11:25:23 AM
If SOPA is gonna be approved...
Which big sites are going to be closed then?

Every damn site that is with these letters...

S,O,P,A means blockz.

Hell, even my account gets blocked cause it consits A,O,S letters.
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: Cable on January 18, 2012, 12:01:37 PM
Google is making a small effort. Better than none.
(http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/5146/95547648.png)
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: Shawn on January 18, 2012, 12:34:56 PM
Quote from: Cable on January 18, 2012, 12:01:37 PM
Google is making a small effort. Better than none.
(http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/5146/95547648.png)

Hmm my google still looks the same...

Guess my google just doesn't care...
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: Sabb on January 18, 2012, 03:27:00 PM
Quote from: Shawn on January 18, 2012, 12:34:56 PM
Hmm my google still looks the same...

Guess my google just doesn't care...
(http://wtfoodge.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/google-canada.jpg)
>Canada
>Canada =/= America
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: Supertoaster on January 18, 2012, 03:29:58 PM
Quote from: Sabb on January 18, 2012, 03:27:00 PM
(http://wtfoodge.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/google-canada.jpg)
>Canada
>Canada =/= America
(http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/8228/78491838.png) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/651/78491838.png/)

Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: blαh2355 on January 18, 2012, 03:31:11 PM
Well 4chan sort of did it...

(http://img542.imageshack.us/img542/7654/4chanb.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/542/4chanb.jpg/)

lol, everyone is highlighting their posts  :D
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: Sabb on January 18, 2012, 03:32:44 PM
Quote from: Supertoaster on January 18, 2012, 03:29:58 PM
(http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/8228/78491838.png) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/651/78491838.png/)
._.
Google Canada and Google US are not the same.
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: Devie on January 18, 2012, 03:38:34 PM
Reddit was down today in protest as well.
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: Shawn on January 18, 2012, 03:45:43 PM
Quote from: Sabb on January 18, 2012, 03:27:00 PM
>Canada
>Canada =/= America

I know, i was implying Google Canada doesn't care....
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: Sabb on January 18, 2012, 03:57:14 PM
Quote from: Shawn on January 18, 2012, 03:45:43 PM
I know, i was implying Google Canada doesn't care....
Welp, fair enough.
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: Peetah on January 18, 2012, 04:00:12 PM
Oh man, we are censoring ourselves.
I need to finish a lab dammit!
What unlucky timing.
Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: blαh2355 on January 18, 2012, 04:01:41 PM
Quote from: blah2355 on January 18, 2012, 03:31:11 PM
Well 4chan sort of did it...

(http://img542.imageshack.us/img542/7654/4chanb.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/542/4chanb.jpg/)

lol, everyone is highlighting their posts  :D





I feel censored ;_;


Title: Re: Wikipedia is protesting SOPA
Post by: aerobro on January 18, 2012, 04:57:11 PM
(http://a.static.memegenerator.net/cache/instances/400x/12/13005/13317183.jpg)