So today I saw a thread on the internet against SOPA. But no one is arguing for it. You have to ask why. Ok, so I'll start things off.

Argument 1:

It will protecting intellectual property of content creators. That's always a good thing, right?

Argument 2:

It will protect people against counterfeit drugs. The criminals will just be shut down. Easy right?

You go Senator Hagan! Don't let those criminals bully you!

1/18/2012 4:44:29 PM

nice argument one wording. well done.

1/18/2012 4:45:18 PM

Hell of an appeal

1/18/2012 4:46:19 PM

that's like arguing in favor of a a bowl of dog shit that includes one morsel of bacon. yes, bacon's great, but keep it if it's covered in dog shit.

1/18/2012 4:46:57 PM

3. It will inspire people to create more original content. We all know artists don't steal.

1/18/2012 4:47:13 PM

Is this the pro-SOPA or anti-piracy/counterfeiture thread?

[Edited on January 18, 2012 at 4:48 PM. Reason : just like to remind ourselves that we are posting in a Troll™ Thread]

1/18/2012 4:47:39 PM

Quote :

"Is this the pro-SOPA or anti-piracy/counterfeiture thread?"

Same diff, amirite?

1/18/2012 4:49:12 PM

c'mon if you're not doing anything wrong you have nothing to worry about amirite

1/18/2012 4:53:39 PM

^ Exactly, you and everyone who ever registers and posts something on your site.

We all know that qntmfred would have never let me remain as a user here if not for my upstanding character.

1/18/2012 5:00:49 PM

http://theoatmeal.com/

1/18/2012 6:05:10 PM

I wake up constantly thinking I'd have a better life if I had much less freedom.

To many choices. I need boundaries.

1/18/2012 6:07:25 PM

Dear Friend,

Thank you for contacting me to express your concerns regarding the Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011, more commonly referred to as the PROTECT IP Act of 2011. I appreciate hearing your thoughts on this important issue.

On May 12, 2011, the Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011 (S. 968) was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. This bill would allow the Attorney General, or an intellectual property rights owner who has been harmed by an Internet site dedicated to infringing activities (ISDIA), also known as a rogue website, to take action against that site. A site would be designated as an ISDIA if their sole purpose is to facilitate copyright infringement, or promote or sale of counterfeited American works.

A recent study suggests that copyright piracy alone costs the American economy as much as $58 billion a year and countless jobs. I strongly support the goal of reducing the theft of intellectual property that is so important to North Carolina's economy, including our budding film industry, which is why I and 40 of my bipartisan cosponsors originally cosponsored this legislation last July.

As with all proposed legislation, legitimate concerns have been raised about some of the specific provisions in this bill. I believe that supporters and opponents of the bill, all of whom agree, after all, on the need to combat the theft of American intellectual property, should work together to address those concerns. As you may know, the Senate is scheduled to begin consideration of this legislation later this month, and I intend to approach the debate and amendment process with an open mind. Through a full and robust debate, I believe we can improve the legislation, ultimately reaching an agreement that will protect intellectual property without limiting innovation and creativity or creating unintended consequences.

Again, thank you for contacting my office. It is truly an honor to represent North Carolina in the United States Senate, and I hope you will not hesitate to contact me in the future should you have any further questions or concerns.

Sincerely,



Kay R. Hagan

1/18/2012 6:33:54 PM

I agree with her use of buzz words like "rogue website" it really drives home the problem.

1/18/2012 6:42:13 PM

she learned it from UNC

1/18/2012 6:48:33 PM

my favorite part is the made up figures



[Edited on January 18, 2012 at 7:03 PM. Reason : literally too many jobs to count]

1/18/2012 7:02:15 PM

but it's from a recent study!

1/18/2012 7:06:45 PM

stay in your lane mrfrog

1/18/2012 8:01:28 PM

1/18/2012 8:50:00 PM

Quote :

"A recent study suggests that copyright piracy alone costs the American economy as much as $58 billion a year and countless jobs."

Couldn't you argue that

A recent study suggests that copyright piracy alone costs saves the American economy as much as $58 billion a year.


?

[Edited on January 18, 2012 at 9:21 PM. Reason : .]

1/18/2012 9:21:02 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1DYwhQ6aOM

1/18/2012 9:21:48 PM

official video ITT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmoUWGzQkkM

1/18/2012 9:25:30 PM

Isn't a sopa/pipa some kind of mexican dessert? I'm all for a fried, sugary tortilla.

1/18/2012 11:54:14 PM