A technical examination of SOPA and PROTECT IP (reddit blog)
As you have probably heard, there are two pieces of legislation currently pending that we, and others like us, believe seriously threaten the internet. I wanted to take some time to delve into the text of both of these bills, and outline their potential consequences as I am able to understand them. As you can imagine, this is a complex issue, and as a result this is going to be a complex post. I highly encourage you to set some time aside to read this thoroughly. Grab some caffeine, we are going to be here for a while.
As a disclaimer, I am not a lawyer, I’m a sysadmin. The following is not legal advice, but rather an outline and personal interpretation of critical portions of the legislation. If you own or operate a site that may be affected by this legislation, I suggest having your legal counsel look at these bills. If you’re a brand new startup with little to no money for legal counsel, well, best of luck to you. The internet may no longer be a friendly place.
It is a bit long but definitely worth the read.
If anything, just skip to the “In Conclusion” section.
PS: reddit has loads of good links, it’s in my top 5 favorite sites to visit.
Update:
The Oatmeal’s take on SOPA:
Google’s take on SOPA:
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