Obama Says So Long SOPA, Killing Controversial Internet Piracy Legislation

[Sefket]

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The growing anti-SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) support that has swept through the gaming and Internet community found a very big ally today. With websites like Reddit and Wikipedia and gaming organizations like Major League Gaming prepared for a blackout on January 18th – the same day that the House Judiciary Committee hearing on HR 3261was scheduled in Washington, DC – President Barack Obama has stepped in and said he would not support the bill.

SOPA has been delayed, for now. The House has agreed to revisit the issue next month, but they now know the White House will veto any bill that’s not more narrowly focused.

Much to the chagrin of Hollywood, the Entertainment Software Association (which has been a backer of the bill from early on), and Internet domain company GoDaddy.com (which lost many accounts as a result of its support for the bill); SOPA has been shelved. The Motion Picture Association of America, one of the bill’s largest sponsors, is expected to regroup.

California congressman Darrell Issa, who has been opposed to the bill from the beginning, praised the Internet action that has swept like a virus across the Web the past week.

“The voice of the Internet community has been heard,” said Issa. “Much more education for members of Congress about the workings of the Internet is essential if anti-piracy legislation is to be workable and achieve broad appeal.”

But there remains another similar bill, Protect IP (the Enforcing and Protecting American Rights Against Sites Intent on Theft and Exploitation Act), that poses a problem for gamers and Internet users. This legislation is scheduled to go before the Senate on January 24th.

Both SOPA and Protect IP attempt to combat online piracy by preventing American search engines like Google and Yahoo from directing users to sites distributing stolen content. Both bills also would enable people and companies to sue if their copyright was infringed. Obama has come out against both bills, which killed SOPA and puts pressure on senators come January 24th. The full White House response can be read here.

“Any provision covering Internet intermediaries such as online advertising networks, payment processors, or search engines must be transparent and designed to prevent overly broad private rights of action that could encourage unjustified litigation that could discourage startup businesses and innovative firms from growing,” said The White House. “We expect and encourage all private parties, including both content creators and Internet platform providers working together, to adopt voluntary measures and best practices to reduce online piracy.”

 

Just like piracy itself, this debate isn’t over. Expect more bills to move forward, although the wording in future legislation is expected to be more narrowly focused in an attempt to appease the current administration. But given the current economic climate and the upcoming Presidential election, there could be a different administration entering The White House soon, changing the landscape for these types of bills.

YES!!

He probably did it to get re-elected but I don't care. I'm glad to hear this.

[Tony]

i love obama!

[Hex`]

[Chris]

lol if this gets him re-elected

[Marc|Criti]

and he let the internet panic before saying he won't support it, to get even more ppl to like him

GJ GETTING MANIPULATED

[Sefket]

and he let the internet panic before saying he won't support it, to get even more ppl to like him

GJ GETTING MANIPULATED

As long as SOPA doesn't get approved, I'm happy.

[Roberto]

and he let the internet panic before saying he won't support it, to get even more ppl to like him

GJ GETTING MANIPULATED

lol France is such a shit country.

and atm no Republican candidates will beat Obama, they beat themselves with their shittiness.

[You_R_D3d]

lol america

[Reevesy]

it was probably a ploy made by obama anyways, he prob made up the legislation then banished it therefore making people love his black chicken eating ass

[Hex`]

and he let the internet panic before saying he won't support it, to get even more ppl to like him

GJ GETTING MANIPULATED

lol France is such a shit country.

and atm no Republican candidates will beat Obama, they beat themselves with their shittiness.

That's a pretty bold statement especially coming from an American

[Marc|Criti]

and he let the internet panic before saying he won't support it, to get even more ppl to like him

GJ GETTING MANIPULATED

lol France is such a shit country.

and atm no Republican candidates will beat Obama, they beat themselves with their shittiness.

hey yo mexican, trabajo? lookin' fo wo'k?

[Silk]

3rd topic about sopa ffs lol

[ph0ne]

[Lat]

it was probably a ploy made by obama anyways, he prob made up the legislation then banished it therefore making people love his black chicken eating ass

minus the racial slurs. I'm no conspiracy theorist, but it does seem like this was done on purpose. First ending the war, now this. I don't believe in the whole NWO but governments do tricky shit like this.

[Roberto]

This argument is finished, your country had a decent past, but without the US technology and military strength you'd be invaded by Germany.  Before that Napoleon was a short little bastard who was eventually beat, so you can have those wins when guns and technology were shit.  You can say that Native American's were destroyed, but we are respectful people who still live today.  Owning businesses that thrive (casinos  ).  I can improve my life and easily get a great job because the government makes that easy to do.  This summer I made $5k-$6k USD via the internet.  Thanks for your time, was sick of seeing you post like a cunt when your English is shit. (oh wait why isn't French the dominant language of the world?)

You like your country, I like mine.  This argument can continue forever, you pointing out flaws of the United States, me pointing out flaws of France.  I'll accept a tie, nothing less. 

[plex]

HAHAHAHA AMERICA BUNCH OF FAT FUCKS SHIT COuNTRY, LETTING BLACKS RUN YOUR COUNTRY? FUCKING MORONS DONT YOU KNOW BLACKS ARE RETARDS WHO FINGER THER BUTTHOLES ALL DAY?

in all seriousness most of you are stupid and don't really know what you're talking about, just stating obvious stereotypes or talking out of your ass. im happy he did this regardless of waiting to do it or not it doesn't matter and i'd take obama over any of the republican candidates in a heartbeat

[Cal]

Didn't read, lol

[gfdgfd]

<a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/johngaudiosi/2012/01/16/obama-says-so-long-sopa-killing-controversial-internet-piracy-legislation/">SOURCE</a>

The growing anti-SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) support that has swept through the gaming and Internet community found a very big ally today. With websites like Reddit and Wikipedia and gaming organizations like <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/johngaudiosi/2012/01/17/major-league-gaming-ceo-sundance-digiovanni-speaks-out-against-sopa-and-pipa/" target="_blank">Major League Gaming</a> prepared for a blackout on January 18^th – the same day that the House Judiciary Committee hearing on HR 3261was scheduled in <a href='http://www.forbes.com/places/dc/washington/'>Washington</a>, DC – President <a href='http://www.forbes.com/profile/barack-obama/'>Barack Obama</a> has stepped in and said he would not support the bill.</p>

<p>SOPA has been delayed, for now. The House has agreed to revisit the issue next month, but they now know the White House will veto any bill that&#38;#8217;s not more narrowly focused.</p>

<p>Much to the chagrin of Hollywood, the Entertainment Software Association (which has been a backer of the bill from early on), and Internet domain company GoDaddy.com (which lost many accounts as a result of its support for the bill); SOPA has been shelved. The Motion Picture Association of America, one of the bill’s largest sponsors, is expected to regroup.</p>

<p>California congressman Darrell Issa, who has been opposed to the bill from the beginning, praised the Internet action that has swept like a virus across the Web the past week.</p>

<p>&#38;#8220;The voice of the Internet community has been heard,” said Issa. “Much more education for members of Congress about the workings of the Internet is essential if anti-piracy legislation is to be workable and achieve broad appeal.&#38;#8221;</p>

<p>But there remains another similar bill, Protect IP (the Enforcing and Protecting American Rights Against Sites Intent on Theft and Exploitation Act), that poses a problem for gamers and Internet users. This legislation is scheduled to go before the Senate on January 24^th.</p>

<p>Both SOPA and Protect IP attempt to combat online piracy by preventing American search engines like <a href='http://www.forbes.com/companies/google/'>Google</a> and <a href='http://www.forbes.com/companies/yahoo/'>Yahoo</a> from directing users to sites distributing stolen content. Both bills also would enable people and companies to sue if their copyright was infringed. Obama has come out against both bills, which killed SOPA and puts pressure on senators come January 24^th. The full White House response can be read <a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2012/01/14/obama-administration-responds-we-people-petitions-sopa-and-online-piracy" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>

<p>&#38;#8220;Any provision covering Internet intermediaries such as online advertising networks, payment processors, or search engines must be transparent and designed to prevent overly broad private rights of action that could encourage unjustified litigation that could discourage startup businesses and innovative firms from growing,&#38;#8221; said The White House. &#38;#8220;We expect and encourage all private parties, including both content creators and Internet platform providers working together, to adopt voluntary measures and best practices to reduce online piracy.&#38;#8221;</p>

<p><strong> </strong></p>

<p>Just like piracy itself, this debate isn’t over. Expect more bills to move forward, although the wording in future legislation is expected to be more narrowly focused in an attempt to appease the current administration. But given the current economic climate and the upcoming Presidential election, there could be a different administration entering The White House soon, changing the landscape for these types of bills.</p>

YES!!

He probably did it to get re-elected but I don't care. I'm glad to hear this.

lol at will smith's expression in this picture

[Marc|Criti]

and he let the internet panic before saying he won't support it, to get even more ppl to like him

GJ GETTING MANIPULATED

lol France is such a shit country.

and atm no Republican candidates will beat Obama, they beat themselves with their shittiness.

hey yo mexican, trabajo? lookin' fo wo'k?

you work m8?

silly french, you don't know anything.

:trollbob:

i do, in fact

college + 12 hours of work a week

:blackhat:

how bout you? NVM found you

hard work eh

[TJ]

lDq5axtkAUM

[Veta]

lol if this gets him re-elected

[Kyle]

im not voting for obama

[Flex]

im not voting for obama

coz his a black american fack off.

[Roberto]

This argument is finished, your country had a decent past, but without the US technology and military strength you'd be invaded by Germany.  Before that Napoleon was a short little bastard who was eventually beat, so you can have those wins when guns and technology were shit.  You can say that Native American's were destroyed, but we are respectful people who still live today.  Owning businesses that thrive (casinos  ).  I can improve my life and easily get a great job because the government makes that easy to do.  This summer I made $5k-$6k USD via the internet.  Thanks for your time, was sick of seeing you post like a cunt when your English is shit. (oh wait why isn't French the dominant language of the world?)

You like your country, I like mine.  This argument can continue forever, you pointing out flaws of the United States, me pointing out flaws of France.  I'll accept a tie, nothing less. 

[Marc|Criti]

and he let the internet panic before saying he won't support it, to get even more ppl to like him

GJ GETTING MANIPULATED

lol France is such a shit country.

and atm no Republican candidates will beat Obama, they beat themselves with their shittiness.

hey yo mexican, trabajo? lookin' fo wo'k?

you work m8?

silly french, you don't know anything.

:trollbob:

i do, in fact

college + 12 hours of work a week

:blackhat:

how bout you? NVM found you

hard work eh

not mexican, actually 1/2 native  1/2 german.  ;)

12 hours of work for minimum wage?  Congratulations, maybe in a few years you'll be able to afford a house.

12 hours giving math & physics classes... at 20euros per hour (and as i don't pay taxes, it's about 3 times minimum wage...)

and then you HAD to post something about WW2.

tryharding much aren't ya? did I make you mad?

fool...

french colonial empire

french empire in 1811

i can do this all day brah

1/2 native  1/2 german

LOLOLOLOL SO YOU'RE A NAZI LOOKIN' FO WO'K?

do you even lift (actually the original question was work instead of lift but w/e you probably don't so you're going to talk about muscles and how you'd wish I'd say this or that to your face so that you can show everyone close how alpha you are but then it's the internet so you'd just sound even more retarded than you already are) ?