Just have to say that I do not think of Fluther as a “tiny site.” Nor do I think the impact would be insignificant it they participated. ;)
@johnpowell Do you know of any additional sites that will be closing for the 18th? I will close my personal web sites (which are “tiny” but it is a message- not volume)
In fact is it possible that my own personal web site could be closed by this legislature. I was once accused of piracy of MY OWN ART and locked out of a web site. I had to send my proof of copyright under the US Library of Congress to prove that MY WORK WAS MINE.
The fact is that this legislation will give OUTRAGEOUS power without oversight that will deem web sites GUILTY without TRIAL and condemn them to DEATH, mired in red tape. While they are down thousands will lose business and have their reputations slandered unjustly.
If my site was closed due to alleged piracy I could lose my client base. They trust that I am creating my work, because I am.
Laureth- so many people are unaware of this legislation. It is being swept under the carpet and needs to be shown to those WHO USE THE INTERNET in a way that lets them know what is going on.
We need to stop this from happening. As written this will change the internet forever and destroy innocent livelihoods.
Please Spread the Word! Please Join The Boycott!