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Microsoft was actually against SOPA in it's current form. They said it "needed work", speaking for all members of the Business Software Alliance.
Sorry to be a grammar/spelling nazi, but we don't need to give them any excuses to have our concerns tossed aside.
In the letter for publishers, it's "aligning", not "alligning", and "YouTube", not Youtube.
Sorry about being pedantic but this topic is too important.
In the letter for publishers, it's "aligning", not "alligning", and "YouTube", not Youtube.
Sorry about being pedantic but this topic is too important.
So....how will this affect countries outside of the US? Why should I care about this if I don't live in the states? Its not that I don't care I think its terrible but the bill has no effect in my country so yeah...
So....how will this affect countries outside of the US? Why should I care about this if I don't live in the states? Its not that I don't care I think its terrible but the bill has no effect in my country so yeah...
John B: Thank you. I had these triple checked but obviously some shit always slips though. Fixing right away.
AncientPsychicTandemWarElephant:
1) It sets a precedent for other countries to follow.
2) More importantly, SOPA and PIPA will allow foreign websites to be blocked, UK included. If a UK website has a large audience in the States, it risks losing that audience, and thus, a huge chunk of the views that keep it alive.
If you're online, the bill affects you.
1) It sets a precedent for other countries to follow.
2) More importantly, SOPA and PIPA will allow foreign websites to be blocked, UK included. If a UK website has a large audience in the States, it risks losing that audience, and thus, a huge chunk of the views that keep it alive.
If you're online, the bill affects you.
I suggest that anyone with facebook/twitter can link this article so others who are concerned can take a stance too.
Well, APTWE, it could be a community thing. Sure it doesn't affect you directly, but it does affect a lot of us gamers, both here at Destructoid and elsewhere. I know if there was similar legislation in another country and there was something I could do to help them, I would, because I'd hate to see my gaming brethren abroad essentially cut off from the community. Of course, if you don't really care about the community aspect of it and want to look at it from a pure self-interest standpoint, there's this:
America has, for 200+ years, stood as a hallmark of freedom, at least in claim and public image. And while there's always been some give and take there, for the most part, it's been true. Moreover, America has been this sort of symbol to other first world governments. Our national policies are often used as an example for other nations, be it as a template or starting point for similar legislation, or because we have a nasty habit of trying to bully other nations into agreeing with our stance on various topics. If America, the alleged bastion of freedom in the first world, successfully censors the Internet, that's a huge talking point for proponents of censorship in other countries. Support freedom in the US today so that you can all the better support freedom in your own country tomorrow. And know that if your country ever faces similar concerns, I'll sure as hell care.
America has, for 200+ years, stood as a hallmark of freedom, at least in claim and public image. And while there's always been some give and take there, for the most part, it's been true. Moreover, America has been this sort of symbol to other first world governments. Our national policies are often used as an example for other nations, be it as a template or starting point for similar legislation, or because we have a nasty habit of trying to bully other nations into agreeing with our stance on various topics. If America, the alleged bastion of freedom in the first world, successfully censors the Internet, that's a huge talking point for proponents of censorship in other countries. Support freedom in the US today so that you can all the better support freedom in your own country tomorrow. And know that if your country ever faces similar concerns, I'll sure as hell care.
Want results? The feedback email addresses arent enough, what you want is an EECB. An executive email carpet bomb would jam the inboxes of the people in charge, and works fairly well over on The Consumerist.
After 5 minutes or so, the only email addy I found was for Jack Tretton.
jack_tretton@playstation.sony.com
After 5 minutes or so, the only email addy I found was for Jack Tretton.
jack_tretton@playstation.sony.com
Well, Jimbo, THIS is more like it.
A little less stupidity and generalizing and little more forethought and professionalism.
A little less stupidity and generalizing and little more forethought and professionalism.
I wrote them a letter informing them that Hacksaw Jim Duggin is coming to their house with his 2x4 and standing in their front yard from Dusk Til Dawn shouting "Hooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo" and "U.S.A." until shit goes back to the way it was.
I hope they enjoy a elderly man standing in knee pads and underwear swinging a 2x4 in their lawn.
I hope they enjoy a elderly man standing in knee pads and underwear swinging a 2x4 in their lawn.
Seriously Jim, really glad your taking action on this problem. I feel as though only dtoid knows of this bill.
Good work, Jim. I got mine sent.
SOPA coupled with the NDAA is some troublesome shit indeed. If America really wanted to go full on fascist they'd have some pieces in place.
SOPA coupled with the NDAA is some troublesome shit indeed. If America really wanted to go full on fascist they'd have some pieces in place.
Thanks for this. I've been asking family members and friends to write and I appreciate you asking all of us. Lets stop this thing!
Not sure if it's just me or in general, but all my emails went through except for.
press@nexon.com
support@tecmokoei.com
It said "Google tried to deliver your message, but it was rejected by the recipient domain."
press@nexon.com
support@tecmokoei.com
It said "Google tried to deliver your message, but it was rejected by the recipient domain."
Message the ESA and the publishers then send the letters and link to this post to other websites such as Eurogamer, Joystiq and ScrewAttack (I can't imagine Kotaku caring much). Gain as much support as possible from other websites and their communities. Being from the UK I can see this affecting us as well so I hope that publishers will force ESA into withdrawing.
I'll send emails using those letters to the ESA and publishers over the next couple of days, thanks Jim.
I'll send emails using those letters to the ESA and publishers over the next couple of days, thanks Jim.
So our outrage against SOPA should br brought to life in the form of a lazy copy pasta letter... so glad even my own voice can be that of Jim Sterlings... or perhaps they will mass discount when hundreds of emails in a strict form come pouring in. Well done, sir. You've managed to apply laziness to activism...
@Scissors
same thing happened to me.
@sheppy
This is a common tactic for activism. Nothing new here and the article even recommends you write your own letter. Are you just looking for something to bitch about?
same thing happened to me.
@sheppy
This is a common tactic for activism. Nothing new here and the article even recommends you write your own letter. Are you just looking for something to bitch about?
Jim, for once I can applaud your soapbox attitude about getting enraged over things. Normally I think you overreact but I don't think the viciousness of this bill can be overstated. It's the equivalent of using a tomahawk missile to kill a pigeon.
@Sheppy
Oh, so you think sending thousands of personalized emails to an individual will make that much of a difference? OF COURSE the reader will sift through each outcry and feel oh-so-touched by how everyone isn't copy/pasting.
In case you haven't noticed, we're encouraged to make our own letters. I think what Jim wrote is a good basis for what our own letters might say. Even if many of the letters DO end up being copy/pastes, I've seen many situations in which sending these does make a difference.
If you have enough time to be a smartass about all this, you have enough time to contribute and act mature. Move along.
Regardless, thank you to Jim and the community for continuing to step up.
Oh, so you think sending thousands of personalized emails to an individual will make that much of a difference? OF COURSE the reader will sift through each outcry and feel oh-so-touched by how everyone isn't copy/pasting.
In case you haven't noticed, we're encouraged to make our own letters. I think what Jim wrote is a good basis for what our own letters might say. Even if many of the letters DO end up being copy/pastes, I've seen many situations in which sending these does make a difference.
If you have enough time to be a smartass about all this, you have enough time to contribute and act mature. Move along.
Regardless, thank you to Jim and the community for continuing to step up.
Not sure if we shut down their email servers, they shut them down themselves to prevent people from emailing them about these issues, or if the addresses are just wrong, but I just got bounce backs for the following:
support@tecmokoei.com
press@nexon.com
support@sega.com
support@tecmokoei.com
press@nexon.com
support@sega.com
These letters are great and all, but how about telling these people that you're done giving them money?
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