[tesaenigma]

I've seen no talk of CISPA/SOPA here, which is surprising given it relevance. I know it's not about Hacking per se, but it's certainly intertwined. I read and see a lot of potentially scary stuff associated with such a LAW. With approx. 800 corporations backing it, it's likely to get passed. I'm sure you all will have your ways of circumventing it, but it won't make your lives any easier I'd guess. Any thoughts on the topic are appreciated.

[1llusion]

Hi!

I'm very happy you brought this topic here. I was thinking about creating it too, even though it doesn't directly affect me (however ACTA does).
I believe free internet should be a basic human right. If such law isn't blocked, anything could happen.

My country had communism for over 40 years and there was very strict censorship here, I didn't experience it myself but I can see how much it changed our country. Any law that gives the government unlimited access to our privacy will be abused no matter what was the original intention. First it may work, but sooner or later they will censor everything that they don't like (even if it is legal) and once they start doing this, there won't be any difference between that country and countries like North Korea.

EDIT: There was a funny video that some company made about this. I remember they were saying that this system was tested in countries like China, North Korea and Iran, can you help me find it please? Thank you!

[tesaenigma]

Hi!

I'm very happy you brought this topic here. I was thinking about creating it too, even though it doesn't directly affect me (however ACTA does).
I believe free internet should be a basic human right. If such law isn't blocked, anything could happen.

My country had communism for over 40 years and there was very strict censorship here, I didn't experience it myself but I can see how much it changed our country. Any law that gives the government unlimited access to our privacy will be abused no matter what was the original intention. First it may work, but sooner or later they will censor everything that they don't like (even if it is legal) and once they start doing this, there won't be any difference between that country and countries like North Korea.

EDIT: There was a funny video that some company made about this. I remember they were saying that this system was tested in countries like China, North Korea and Iran, can you help me find it please? Thank you!

I'm not sure which vid your referring to. But here some good material. Cryptocat is mentioned too, which I posted about earlier. http://rt.com/search/?q=cispa

Unfortunately, a lot of the younger people in the U.S. don't have a clue about this online war. I talked to my 16 yr old cousin yesterday, he didn't even know anything about it. So many robot and zombies, WE'RE SURROUNDED. lol. I'm not talking about people here, but your either paying attention and signing the anti CISPA/SOPA petitions or your just another complacent zombie imo. It'll probably pass it looks like. I'm not very knowledgeable about the intricacies of the bill, I just hear enough bad stuff to know it's probably not a good idea. I have a feeling they're trying to push it through because they don't want a million more people knowing some of the stuff that they might find out about. The invasion of privacy part of this debate has left a very bitter taste in my mouth though.

May I ask what country you were from when referring to "communism"?

Here's an INTEResting read: http://rt.com/usa/news/web-google-internet-world-417/

[1llusion]

I'm from Czech Republic. I'd like to start a campaign and show people what is this all about. Not just these laws, but generally teach people something about the internet. I freaked out when my friend told me, that he doesn't care about viruses, because his computer is running even with them and that security is boring.

[tesaenigma]

I'm from Czech Republic. I'd like to start a campaign and show people what is this all about. Not just these laws, but generally teach people something about the internet. I freaked out when my friend told me, that he doesn't care about viruses, because his computer is running even with them and that security is boring.

LOL, i hear dat! Some of my best times were spent with some people from Yugoslavia and Poland. Good times. We rescued a baby squirrel and called it "Tito" Inside joke for them I guess that went past me. But they were very smart people who kind of put me to shame in terms of learning. That's why it's great to be an American, it really is the future. I've been in places where I was the only white guy and realized "oh shit, I'm an immigrant, lol. Here's some more material for you to use if you want.
http://www.activistpost.com/2012/04/800-...amber.html