SOPA - discuss

[quote=Mooninites][quote=AncientNecro] Is it better to have had freedom and lost it or to never have had it at all? These days, it's hard to tell which side of that question America stands. Either way sucks :/ I'm completely against SOPA and most issues concerning our citizen's privacy. I think it is not only a gross overuse of government power, but also infringes upon my rights within my own domocile - something that no matter where you live, should be a sacred right. [/quote] thank you for your input, this is exactly the type of discussion I was looking for. I agree, I hate government legislature, and this only further impedes the common man's life, however, I can't say I'm completely against SOPA, I'm just not in support of it[/quote]

[quote=Mooninites][quote=Anandre] [quote=Mooninites]First things first, Wikipedia is not a credible source, it is extremely biased because one person writes article, even with revisions. The person could even be joe-schmo. I never said I supported the bill, but all these sheeple going around acting like it's the end of the world is nonsense [/quote] Tip: saying "sheeple" doesn't make you cool and your argument correct. Ask anyone who knows something about SOPA, and 99% of the responses will be negative about it, the other 1% naturally belonging to the media, who's backing this like no tomorrow. SOPA is not good for the Internet's health. Besides, you just cherry-picked the fact that I used Wikipedia and completely ignored the rest of my argument. What I said still stands, and even if you don't want to paraphrase it from Wikipedia, go look at the full text of the bill and see what it says. Here's a [url=http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c112:H.R.3261:]link[/url] to the text of the bill for your perusal. Edit: also, Wikipedia itself is not in favor of SOPA. It either moved from GoDaddy because of GD's support of SOPA or threatened to, I can't remember which. While it hasn't explicitly stated how it feels on SOPA, that action or intent clearly shows where Wikipedia stands on the matter. Despite that, articles on the website itself can still be remarkably unbiased and have useful information. Bashing on Wikipedia might be the cool thing to do, but it still has its uses. [/quote] I try really hard to look cool on the internet. Nice statistic by the way, you see when I throw around statistics albeit they are true or just for examples people jump all over me, so I'll do the same for you. Your statistic is so misleading and inaccurate, the fact is a majority of major corporations are against the bill, this also includes congressmen, common people, music industry moguls, you name it. They represent more than 1% of the people actively involved in the SOPA debate. I can almost guarantee you that at least 40% of the people on the riot/LoL forums never even heard of SOPA until riot posted something about it AND they didn't even bother to do any further research. Anyway, I wasn't cherry picking the fact that you used Wikipedia as a source (not as if it's a good one anyway) as I was picking at the fact that you said it was an "unbiased source". That contradicts the very nature of wikipedia. Wikipedia articles are written by 1 person, there can't be anything more biased about that. Furthermore, the people who post on wikipedia aren't even experts on the matter. You may as well go read a blog co-written by two different people and you'd find a less biased view on the matter. Finally, I realize wikipedia is not in favor of SOPA, thank you for strengthening my argument that Wikipedia is a biased source. Good day sir.[/quote]

[quote=Wintermond]I LOVE forum discussions.[/quote]

[quote=DuffTime][quote=Yougan] The maya have been seen in the future. The law will be accepted 21th of December 2012. This is truly, the end of the world... of warcraft... and internet. :D [/quote] loool Gat dayumn the Mayans predicted the end of the world of warcraft. Those guys were way ahead of their time.[/quote]

[quote=Temzilla][quote=Wintermond] I LOVE forum discussions. [/quote] [quote=Random Guy]Serious Point[/quote] [quote=RABBLERABBLERABBLE]Points out singular flaw in "Serious Point" Guy's post.[/quote] [quote=Ponyluvr9000]Ponies! :O[/quote] ^^^^^ Forum Discussions.[/quote]

[quote=AncientNecro]66.2% of all statistics are made up on the spot.[/quote]

[quote=EvilDice][quote=AncientNecro] 66.2% of all statistics are made up on the spot. [/quote] this joke is like an overused meme.[/quote]

[quote=Icuonuez]INB4 Wizards of the Coast shuts down every internet rpg ever.[/quote]

[quote=Toshabi]I think SOPA is a strong way to finally end piracy and I hope with all of my heart that it gets passed. Worrying this much about a bill that will potentially ruin what little social life you have left is understandable though.[/quote]

[quote=AncientNecro][quote=Toshabi] I think SOPA is a strong way to finally end piracy and I hope with all of my heart that it gets passed. Worrying this much about a bill that will potentially ruin what little social life you have left is understandable though. [/quote] Can you explain your point some more? I'm of the opposite standpoint but would love to hear exactly why you would support SOPA, and if you realize the depths that it will affect? Just interested in someone elses view, because I can see absolutely nothing good coming from SOPA.[/quote]