STATUS: Rather a quiet week. I’m finally catching up since beginning of year. This might last a week or two but I’m going to enjoy it while it lasts.
What’s playing on the XM or iPod right now? FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD by Jimmy Buffett
I love sopaipillas! Add a little honey and powdered sugar and you’ve got yum. Truly one of my fav desserts.
But SOPA-PIPA, not so much.
As most of you have probably heard by now, there is an internet strike occurring and thousands of sites have gone dark (such as boing boing and wikipedia) in protest.
Both Acts have lovely-intention sounding names: Protect IP Act and Stop Online Piracy Act.
Who doesn’t want to protect intellectual property or stop piracy? The act of piracy steals money out of authors’ pockets and is often like whack-a-mole to stop.
Despite the backing of almost every major publisher, I do believe that both Acts overreach in their scope and there will be serious ramifications if passed.
I could offer some analysis but to be honest, greater minds than mine already have.
Legal Expert Says Online Piracy Bill Is Unconstitutional
Controversial Copyright Bills Would Violate First Amendment