How could SOPA and PIPA hurt Wikipedia? - GoFuckYourself.com

Operator · 01-19-2012, 12:33 AM

SOPA and PIPA threaten Wikipedia in many ways. For example, in its current form, SOPA could require Wikipedia to actively monitor every site we link to, to ensure it doesn't host infringing content. Any link to an infringing site could put us in jeopardy of being forced offline. The trust and openness that underlies the entire Wikipedia project would be threatened, and new, restrictive policies would make it harder for us to be open to new contributors.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikiped...ive/Learn_more

Paul Markham · 01-19-2012, 02:35 AM

So basically their argument is. We can't keep to the law and remain in business. so we want to be able to break the law so we can keep the money coming in.

Got it.

I see their problem. If someone copies and pastes an article from the NY Times and puts it on Wikipedia or Wikipedia links to a piracy site. Wikipedia might be liable. So no unauthorized links to sites that have not been checked. And no posts authorised until they are checked to see if the content is copyrighted.

They would be very pissed if they had paid reporters, staff, offices, etc to put out to get revenue in return for the investment. Then someone decides to take the product for free so someone else can make money on it.

iSpyCams · 01-19-2012, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul Markham

So basically their argument is. We can't keep to the law and remain in business. so we want to be able to break the law so we can keep the money coming in.

Got it.

I see their problem. If someone copies and pastes an article from the NY Times and puts it on Wikipedia or Wikipedia links to a piracy site. Wikipedia might be liable. So no unauthorized links to sites that have not been checked. And no posts authorised until they are checked to see if the content is copyrighted.

They would be very pissed if they had paid reporters, staff, offices, etc to put out to get revenue in return for the investment. Then someone decides to take the product for free so someone else can make money on it.

You are unbelievably stupid.

MarkDeus · 01-19-2012, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by pompousjohn

You are unbelievably stupid.

at least he has an argument. not you

Joshua G · 01-19-2012, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Operator

SOPA and PIPA threaten Wikipedia in many ways. For example, in its current form, SOPA could require Wikipedia to actively monitor every site we link to, to ensure it doesn't host infringing content. Any link to an infringing site could put us in jeopardy of being forced offline. The trust and openness that underlies the entire Wikipedia project would be threatened, and new, restrictive policies would make it harder for us to be open to new contributors.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikiped...ive/Learn_more

oh thats so sad. Cry, baby, cry. My heart bleeds because you actually have to care what populates your own website. what a fucking terrible burden to put on you!

pimpmaster9000 · 01-19-2012, 09:25 AM

" The trust and openness that underlies the entire Wikipedia project would be threatened, and new, restrictive policies would make it harder for us to be open to new contributors."

Translation:

We don't give 2 shits about producers and their rights nor do we care for the law, all we care about is our own ass, we will now proceed to whine like pussies and hope other people, who like stealing shit on the net, jump on the bandwagon...then it will seem like we have a "noble cause" LOL

Fletch XXX · 01-19-2012, 09:33 AM

Forum full of pots...

YouTube and gfy would be gone lol

Fletch XXX · 01-19-2012, 09:35 AM

Eric needs to make sure no one here is horlinking anythiNG DAMN CRIMINAL HOTLINKERS

01-19-2012, 12:33 AM	#1
Operator So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: May 2009 Location: ΠπΠ Posts: 2,419	How could SOPA and PIPA hurt Wikipedia? SOPA and PIPA threaten Wikipedia in many ways. For example, in its current form, SOPA could require Wikipedia to actively monitor every site we link to, to ensure it doesn't host infringing content. Any link to an infringing site could put us in jeopardy of being forced offline. The trust and openness that underlies the entire Wikipedia project would be threatened, and new, restrictive policies would make it harder for us to be open to new contributors. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikiped...ive/Learn_more

01-19-2012, 02:35 AM	#2
Paul Markham Too old to care Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: On the sofa, watching TV or doing my jigsaws. Posts: 52,943	So basically their argument is. We can't keep to the law and remain in business. so we want to be able to break the law so we can keep the money coming in. Got it. I see their problem. If someone copies and pastes an article from the NY Times and puts it on Wikipedia or Wikipedia links to a piracy site. Wikipedia might be liable. So no unauthorized links to sites that have not been checked. And no posts authorised until they are checked to see if the content is copyrighted. They would be very pissed if they had paid reporters, staff, offices, etc to put out to get revenue in return for the investment. Then someone decides to take the product for free so someone else can make money on it. __________________ Blowout deal. 880 videos, 2,400 image sets, plus many RAW videos. $500. PM me for a deal. Skype Paulmarkham70

01-19-2012, 09:33 AM	#7
Fletch XXX GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: that 504 Posts: 60,840	Forum full of pots... YouTube and gfy would be gone lol __________________ Want an Android App for your tube, membership, or free site? Need banners or promo material? Hit us up (ICQ Fletch: 148841377) or email me fletchxxx at gmail.com - recent work - About me

01-19-2012, 09:35 AM	#8
Fletch XXX GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: that 504 Posts: 60,840	Eric needs to make sure no one here is horlinking anythiNG DAMN CRIMINAL HOTLINKERS __________________ Want an Android App for your tube, membership, or free site? Need banners or promo material? Hit us up (ICQ Fletch: 148841377) or email me fletchxxx at gmail.com - recent work - About me

01-19-2012, 09:25 AM	#6
pimpmaster9000 Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 26,732	" The trust and openness that underlies the entire Wikipedia project would be threatened, and new, restrictive policies would make it harder for us to be open to new contributors." Translation: We don't give 2 shits about producers and their rights nor do we care for the law, all we care about is our own ass, we will now proceed to whine like pussies and hope other people, who like stealing shit on the net, jump on the bandwagon...then it will seem like we have a "noble cause" LOL