Info no go: Wikipedia threatens strike over US piracy bill
Wikipedia may temporarily blank out its pages in self-sacrifice to
draw attention to the controversial Stop Online Piracy Act. While the
bill aims to protect copyrighted material, critics fear corporate
manipulation could lead to greater censorship.
The US lawmakers behind the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) say it
would deal a blow to online pirates and producers of counterfeit brand
products like designer fashion items or medicines.
The bill is
intended to crack down on websites operating outside of the United
States. If passed, the legislation would allow the US government to shut
down any site illegally hosting copyrighted content.
However, not
everyone supports the move. Wikipedia is the latest to join internet
industry giants in the fight to stop the bill from being pushed through
the Senate..... MORE
Source: RT.com
URL: http://rt.com/news/wikipedia-strike-sopa-legislation-677/
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