Wikipedia Blackout: Websites Wikipedia, Reddit, Others Go Dark Wednesday to …
ABC News
Wikipedia is planning to protest anti-piracy legislation with a 24-hour blackout of its English-language website on Wednesday. The nonprofit that operates the online encyclopedia written by its readers said in a statement that By Emily Steel Internet users won't be able to search the English version of the free encyclopedia this Wednesday, with the site [...]
Read MoreWikipedia Blackout: Websites Wikipedia, Reddit, Others Go Dark Wednesday to …
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It is in Wikipedia, but the article won't be available January 18, as for the first time this world wide encyclopedia will be closed down to protest the Stop Online Piracy Act that in the name of protecting commerce could jeopardize sites such as By Emily Steel Internet users won't be able to search the [...]
Read MoreProtests against SOPA, PIPA go viral
Computerworl
NY Tech Meetup, a community comprised of more than 19000 technology enthusiasts, is planning a large rally for Wednesday afternoon to protest the anti-piracy legislation proposed by SOPA and PIPA. The rally will take place outside the midtown offices Supporters of the pending PIPA/SOPA anti-piracy bills often use The Pirate Bay as a prime example [...]
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