SOPA, PIPA: aka explaining today's site blackouts

If you haven't read about the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) or the Senate version, PIPA, today's blackouts (of prominent sites including Wikipedia) may have surprised you.

Courtesy of the Oatmeal, which is also blacked out today, here's an animated graphic that humourously (and effectively) demonstrates why this legislation should be stopped:


For a more serious (but concise) look, here's an infographic about SOPA.

Finally, from today, Forbes' interview with Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO) about SOPA and why he opposes it.

Comments

  1. MickJanuary 24, 2012 at 1:49 AM

    That's pretty funny :-). I was actually able to directly influence congress last week as my senator was in the seat next to me for the flight to DC. He knows the point from my perspective quite well now.

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  2. Mayo TakeuchiJanuary 28, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    How serendipitous for you (and for your state). I pinned an infographic that showed congressional support counts before and after the blackout occurred: http://pinterest.com/pin/61291244898505227/

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