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Originally Posted by eroticsexxx
This debate goes nowhere when such generalizations are made. Persons who do not fully support the Stop Online Piracy Act are not all pirates and thieves.
I support copyright protection and laws. However, my training in law leads me to the conclusion that the SOPA is far too heavy-handed and quite frankly is unconstitutional. At this point many SOPA supporters will stop reading, but bear with me for a second.
Passing legislation like this makes Federal Enforcement the judge, jury and executioner based on mere accusations of infringement. There is no due process, no impartiality, only a decision that is made in favour of the complainant.
Every US citizen should be very careful of openly supporting such legislation being passed as it sets a dangerous precedent where the State can at will enforce a punishment on citizens and corporations without going through proper established channels.
Piracy is very damaging to a great number of industries, but to sacrifice due process for the sake of expediency is quite worrying. Exactly what precedent is being set in regards to passing legislation? Really think about it now. If this passes, what will be the next major instance of legislation that simply will allow Federal enforcement to shut down citizens and corporations without due process? Remember that we in the adult industry ride a very fine line when it comes to the moral brigade in United States of America.
I'm not trying to convince anyone because it is your right to agree with whatever you so choose to, but legal precedents when set are very difficult to overcome. The SOPA will have long-term, far-reaching effects that few persons who support it see the disadvantages of at this time, the benefits are too blinding.
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Not worried about. With all the other crap the US government does, and will do, with or without our consent, this doesn't worry me at all. Let the chips fall where they may, and if it means the end of the internet, I will go on with my life.
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Originally Posted by Robbie
I'm for it. The industry has already been destroyed and many have already gone out of business.
This isn't the government "taking over". It's just a law to stop copyright infringement.
And for everyone who THINKS it won't have any effect and all the pirates will just leave the U.S. and use other billers etc.: No they won't.
If this law passes...Paypal and Visa and Mastercard will all be forced to shut them down. Doesn't matter where they are in the world.
And if any of you "gideongalleries" actually believe that pirates do this out of a sense of "freedom" you are full of shit. They do it for the MONEY. Cut the money, and they are gone.
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It's scary how much I agree with you much of the time.
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Originally Posted by eroticsexxx
Correction: It's a law to stop copyright infringement without due process in a court of law.
That is a dangerous precedent for any US citizen to agree with.
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Due process?
Now child porn site operators and pirates have something in common. How about this... don't allow or upload anything to your site that isn't yours. Problem solved. If they abuse the law, we'll adapt or die. Won't be the first time a law was abused, won't be the last. I'm not worried about it either way. 1) I'm not a pirate. 2) I don't fear the internet "breaking." 3) Piracy of every kind has to come to an end one way or another. 4) Shit happens. We'll deal with it or we won't.
I hate the government and want nothing from them. However, I hate piracy worse and am willing to roll the dice on this one. Maybe they will get it right. Maybe they won't. But if they do, it sucks to be a pirate or someone who makes a living from pirated goods, whatever those goods are.