For those who haven’t become saturated by the argument (in the U.S., anyway) over the SOPA / PIPA bills floating around in Congress, here’s a bit more background for you. First, some video from Fight For the Future:
Next, an explainer from the Khan Academy (direct link):
If you’d like to read more, here are some good links:
A SOPA/PIPA Blackout Explainer | Wired.com
Why ONA opposes SOPA – Online News Association
What is SOPA and how does it work? The Stop Online Piracy Act explained | The Verge
How SOPA would affect you: FAQ | CNET News
Just In Case, Here’s SOPA For Dummies
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Thank God these things died in transit. For now, anyway. Rest assured, these egos do not have boundaries such as ‘don’t fix what isn’t broken’ or ‘don’t alter what you don’t fully understand”.