Friday, December 9, 2011

SOPA

Stop Online Piracy Act of the USA.  That's what the buzz has been over the net the last lil while.  Sop what is SOPA and how will it affect me? (Note, this involves US only for now, but like everything else, will migrate to Canada)


Major online companies such as Facebook, eBay, Google, Twitter, Mozilla, AOL, Linked In and many others instantly sent a letter to sponsors of the bill, and to various newspapers such as the NY Times:


This is news worthy for AFGM because these laws will eventually hinder online music and the sources you grab from everyday.  Hell, even AFGM might (eventually) be a blocked site if I do anything apparently 'illegal'.


If you want to learn more, follow the link at the bottom of the infograph or visit Wikipedia for basic info.

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