justwannaddl Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Wow. They really did do complete blackout there. I thought they would only make a javascript block. Oh well, it is only one day and I support the cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syco21 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 People really need to pull their heads out of their asses. This bill is a threat to most websites on the internet. "Oh, the Nexus is safe, it's not a piracy site"Doesn't matter, all that is required is for a company to make a claim. They don't have to verify and there is no due process. The site would be added to the blacklist and there is no process for appeals. "But I'm not in the US nor is Nexus"Does it matter? How much traffic does the Nexus get from the US? How much comes from Google? Yes, it's possible to get around the blocks. But only for those that know how and new visitors from searches will drop like flies. So there you go, Nexus loses a great deal of traffic from the US. Further, Nexus uses Paypal for donations. If a user were to upload a mod featuring copyrighted content, all that has to happen is for the owner to file a complaint, show evidence of the infringement then BAM! Nexus loses Paypal support. Again, there's no court hearing, there's no process for appeals. Nexus will be forced to find another payment method. I'm not sure how difficult that'll be, since I've only ever used Paypal and the only other methods I know of are either owned by American companies or strictly for use in one country(there's an Australian version of Paypal if I recall correctly). Don't think a malevolent entity would ever file a false claim? It's happened already. No one uploads copyrighted content because it's against the rules? http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=14088http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=3745http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=13521http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=817 Bam, Nexus is already running afoul of SOPA/PIPA. Finally, SOPA/PIPA are American bills, but they're everyone's problem. Not just because of what I stated above, but also because of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keastkannegaard Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 This is a violation of several copyrights and will get Youtube blocked under SOPA. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEkTnn7fqrA&feature=g-vrec&context=G2306263RVAAAAAAAACA Is that the internet you want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syco21 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 (edited) This is a violation of several copyrights and will get Youtube blocked under SOPA. Is that the internet you want?Not blocked. Shut down. P.S. his posting of that video here means that Nexus would be blocked under SOPA. Edited January 18, 2012 by Syco21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keastkannegaard Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 sorry about that... :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syco21 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Not your fault, as I pointed out earlier. There're mods on the Nexus network that run afoul of SOPA anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keastkannegaard Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 But wont this not also effect chat programs using the internet aswell, as stuff like Steam, MSN, Skype and IIRC are part of the internet aswell? If i post a link with a copyright violation like that vid, my internet connection should be block/shut down aswell. Or if there is a main server handling the trafic it should be shut down or blocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3Q Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 wait a minute, SOPA didnt pass yet right ? so whats that picture the op posted ?Sigh... I made a thread about this already earlier... http://www.thenexusforums.com/index.php?/topic/532700-so-uh-when-did-this-happen/page__p__4338003__fromsearch__1 Secondly... Click this so everyone is not so clueless as to why these sites are down. http://americancensorship.org/ By the way, this goes by Central time I believe, which is my time zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scot Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 There is copyrighted material all over the internet, even here on nexus there are images showing ripped content wich is a reason to SOPA shut down this site :( If SOPA passes I´ll simply uninstall internet from my house and save money.Nexus and youtube are the sites I use most, if those are finnish then no use for the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3Q Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 There is copyrighted material all over the internet, even here on nexus there are images showing ripped content wich is a reason to SOPA shut down this site :( If SOPA passes I´ll simply uninstall internet from my house and save money.Nexus and youtube are the sites I use most, if those are finnish then no use for the internet.I have a strong feeling SOPA won't pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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