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White House Will Not Support SOPA, PIPA

Huffington Post reports: Saturday marked a major victory for opponents of proposed anti-piracy legislation Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and PROTECT IP Act (PIPA), which would target foreign-based websites violating U.S. copyrights.
The White House on Saturday officially responded to two online petitions, "Stop the E-PARASITE Act" and "Veto the SOPA bill and any other future bills that threaten to diminish the free flow of information," urging the President to reject SOPA and PIPA.

"While we believe that online piracy by foreign websites is a serious problem that requires a serious legislative response, we will not support legislation that reduces freedom of expression, increases cybersecurity risk, or undermines the dynamic, innovative global Internet," the statement read in part.

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dc15246d ago (Edited 5246d ago )

yep. It was the right thing to do considering that it would have paved the way for future 'more intrusive' legislation.

JsonHenry5246d ago

Just like the administration wouldn't support the NDAA with a clause that allows for indefinite detention without due process? Right...

PopRocks3595245d ago

Weren't there provisions in the NDAA bill that needed to get through?

Also wasn't the portion involving citizen detention added after the President signed it into law?

SmashBrawler1015246d ago

Good. Now if they can just wake up, smell the coffee, and legalize weed.

LoaMcLoa5246d ago

The people disagreeing with you haven't tried weed.

DragonKnight5246d ago

I haven't tried weed, I don't intend to try weed, but I clicked agree because I know a lot of people who smoke weed and I have yet to see any seriously threatening effects of smoking it. After all, it's been around for centuries, native tribes have been smoking it for just as long, and where's the supposed serious effects of it?

OT: Wow, the government actually listened for once? This really is the end of the world.

SmashBrawler1015243d ago

Yeah. Or they're just a bunch of old farts, still stuck in the reefer madness age.

dark-hollow5246d ago

A friend with weed, is a friend indeed.

Mr-Dude5245d ago

I live in holland... here u can buy weed on every corner in the city... legal! haha

SmashBrawler1015243d ago

You lucky, lucky bastard. :(

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Top Racers Need Top Gear – Introducing the Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition Controller and Headset

Omar writes: "With the Horizon Festival coming to breathtaking Japan, you’ll need the essential gear to prove you’ve got what it takes to become a Horizon Legend as you cruise, drift and explore an open world full of spectacular driving experiences. That’s why we’re happy to announce the newest Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller and Wireless Headset collection, featuring inspired designs from Forza Horizon 6. The bright cyan and lime colorways celebrate the Horizon Festival’s recognition of iconic cars and hit music, with special features that are sure to impress any collector."

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Killer2020UK34d ago

Oh my, that is one gaudy design

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44% of games industry professionals have considered leaving the industry as a result of redundancies

New report from Skillsearch found that 22% of those surveyed had been laid off within the past 12 months.

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Cockney37d ago

Well if that 44% left im sure there would be a lot less redundancies

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Stop Killing Games on the latest European Commission public hearing

It's a step forward for Stop Killing Games.

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