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Originally posted by [livejournal.com profile] nrrrdy_grrrl at House Passes CISPA: Make Sure It Dies In Senate
Originally posted by [livejournal.com profile] lk737 at House Passes CISPA: Make Sure It Dies In Senate
CISPA would give the government and corporations vast new powers to track and share data about Americans’ Internet use.

But our hundreds of thousands of emails and tens of thousands of phone calls have had a real impact:

Amendments were adopted that made CISPA (marginally) better.

Earlier this month CISPA was supposed to sail through, but we helped foment opposition, and the vote was far closer than anybody could have imagined even a couple of weeks ago.

Most Democrats held firm in opposition, and more than two dozen libertarian-leaning Republicans defied their leadership and voted no.

Most importantly, President Obama has threatened to veto CISPA.

***Additionally, CISPA would destabilize the internet inviting cyber attacks and increasing the amount of identity theft.***

The Senate will consider cyber security legislation in the coming weeks. Let’s turn up the heat right away: Tell the Senate to reject CISPA and any and all legislation that doesn’t respect privacy and civil liberties.
Add your name at right to tell the Senate to reject cyber security legislation that doesn’t respect privacy.

http://act.demandprogress.org/letter/cispa_passes/?akid=1332.1998782.hoiowQ&rd=1&t=2

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Originally posted by [livejournal.com profile] nrrrdy_grrrl at House Passes CISPA: Make Sure It Dies In Senate
Originally posted by [livejournal.com profile] lk737 at House Passes CISPA: Make Sure It Dies In Senate
CISPA would give the government and corporations vast new powers to track and share data about Americans’ Internet use.

But our hundreds of thousands of emails and tens of thousands of phone calls have had a real impact:

Amendments were adopted that made CISPA (marginally) better.

Earlier this month CISPA was supposed to sail through, but we helped foment opposition, and the vote was far closer than anybody could have imagined even a couple of weeks ago.

Most Democrats held firm in opposition, and more than two dozen libertarian-leaning Republicans defied their leadership and voted no.

Most importantly, President Obama has threatened to veto CISPA.

***Additionally, CISPA would destabilize the internet inviting cyber attacks and increasing the amount of identity theft.***

The Senate will consider cyber security legislation in the coming weeks. Let’s turn up the heat right away: Tell the Senate to reject CISPA and any and all legislation that doesn’t respect privacy and civil liberties.
Add your name at right to tell the Senate to reject cyber security legislation that doesn’t respect privacy.

http://act.demandprogress.org/letter/cispa_passes/?akid=1332.1998782.hoiowQ&rd=1&t=2

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[Sigh, not another fricking trainwreck. Seriously people.]


Just... no really. No.  )
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[Sigh, not another fricking trainwreck. Seriously people.]


Just... no really. No.  )
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Originally posted by [livejournal.com profile] nrrrdy_grrrl at CISPA is the new SOPA
Originally posted by [livejournal.com profile] lk737 at CISPA is the new SOPA
Originally posted by [livejournal.com profile] aimmyarrowshigh at CISPA is the new SOPA
Here's their next move: The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, or CISPA, would obliterate any semblance of online privacy in the United States.

And CISPA would provide a victory for content owners who were shell-shocked by the unprecedented outpouring of activism in opposition to SOPA and Internet censorship.

The House of Representatives is planning to take up CISPA later this month. Click here to ask your lawmakers to oppose it.

SOPA was pushed as a remedy to the supposed economic threat of online piracy -- but economic fear-mongering didn't quite do the trick.

So those concerned about copyright are engaging in sleight of hand, appending their legislation to a bill that most Americans will assume is about keeping them safe from bad guys.

This so-called cyber security bill aims to prevent theft of "government information" and "intellectual property" and could let ISPs block your access to websites -- or the whole Internet.

Don't let them push this back-door SOPA. Click here to demand that your lawmakers oppose CISPA.

CISPA also encourages companies to share information about you with the government and other corporations.

That data could then be used for just about anything -- from prosecuting crimes to ad placements.

And perhaps worst of all, CISPA supercedes all other online privacy protections.

Please click here to urge your lawmakers to oppose CISPA when it comes up for a vote this month.

Thanks for fighting for the Internet.

-Demand Progress

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Originally posted by [livejournal.com profile] nrrrdy_grrrl at CISPA is the new SOPA
Originally posted by [livejournal.com profile] lk737 at CISPA is the new SOPA
Originally posted by [livejournal.com profile] aimmyarrowshigh at CISPA is the new SOPA
Here's their next move: The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, or CISPA, would obliterate any semblance of online privacy in the United States.

And CISPA would provide a victory for content owners who were shell-shocked by the unprecedented outpouring of activism in opposition to SOPA and Internet censorship.

The House of Representatives is planning to take up CISPA later this month. Click here to ask your lawmakers to oppose it.

SOPA was pushed as a remedy to the supposed economic threat of online piracy -- but economic fear-mongering didn't quite do the trick.

So those concerned about copyright are engaging in sleight of hand, appending their legislation to a bill that most Americans will assume is about keeping them safe from bad guys.

This so-called cyber security bill aims to prevent theft of "government information" and "intellectual property" and could let ISPs block your access to websites -- or the whole Internet.

Don't let them push this back-door SOPA. Click here to demand that your lawmakers oppose CISPA.

CISPA also encourages companies to share information about you with the government and other corporations.

That data could then be used for just about anything -- from prosecuting crimes to ad placements.

And perhaps worst of all, CISPA supercedes all other online privacy protections.

Please click here to urge your lawmakers to oppose CISPA when it comes up for a vote this month.

Thanks for fighting for the Internet.

-Demand Progress

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Seriously. WHAT THE FLYING FUCK WORLD.

Originally posted by [livejournal.com profile] lk737 at All U.S. Internet Providers will be policing downloads by July 12, 2012
Please repost this? I have never begged for one of my posts to be boosted. I am just so worried for my friends and want you to know.

According to this article, dated March 15, 2012:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/webnews/major-isps-turn-into-copyright-police-by-july-says-riaa/

"File-sharers, beware: By July 12, major US Internet service providers (ISPs) will voluntarily begin serving as copyright police for the entertainment industry, according to Cary Sherman, chief executive of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The so-called “six-strikes” plan is said to be one of the most effective anti-piracy efforts ever established in the US."

The article goes on to give details. After six notices, internet providers will decide to throttle a person's internet speed, or cut it off altogether. I don't know if they will crack down on torrents only, or if it is up to the internet provider. I get the sense it is up to the internet provider. So some people could get away with downloading non torrents, while others might get their internet service cut off. I urge you to click it and read, as we all know people who download.

No more downloading eps of your favorite shows for vidding, gifs, or fanfiction art. No more downloading screencaps possibly. I'm so sorry my friends. I don't even know if BT Guard will work to protect you, but I would google it if I were you. It is a professional service that supposedly can protect you from the invasive eyes of your internet provider.

Just, my friends, please make each other aware. Please be aware of the date JULY 12TH. Mark your calendar and double check with your internet provider by then. If you start receiving notices of downloaded activity, this is why. And your internet service could be throttled or cut off.

Fox news confirms this:
http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2012/03/17/us-isps-become-copyright-cops-starting-july-12/

Youtube video explaining this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5OG0R-yS-c

PETITION AGAINST THIS MEASURE

mangacat201: (wtf world)
Seriously. WHAT THE FLYING FUCK WORLD.

Originally posted by [livejournal.com profile] lk737 at All U.S. Internet Providers will be policing downloads by July 12, 2012
Please repost this? I have never begged for one of my posts to be boosted. I am just so worried for my friends and want you to know.

According to this article, dated March 15, 2012:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/webnews/major-isps-turn-into-copyright-police-by-july-says-riaa/

"File-sharers, beware: By July 12, major US Internet service providers (ISPs) will voluntarily begin serving as copyright police for the entertainment industry, according to Cary Sherman, chief executive of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The so-called “six-strikes” plan is said to be one of the most effective anti-piracy efforts ever established in the US."

The article goes on to give details. After six notices, internet providers will decide to throttle a person's internet speed, or cut it off altogether. I don't know if they will crack down on torrents only, or if it is up to the internet provider. I get the sense it is up to the internet provider. So some people could get away with downloading non torrents, while others might get their internet service cut off. I urge you to click it and read, as we all know people who download.

No more downloading eps of your favorite shows for vidding, gifs, or fanfiction art. No more downloading screencaps possibly. I'm so sorry my friends. I don't even know if BT Guard will work to protect you, but I would google it if I were you. It is a professional service that supposedly can protect you from the invasive eyes of your internet provider.

Just, my friends, please make each other aware. Please be aware of the date JULY 12TH. Mark your calendar and double check with your internet provider by then. If you start receiving notices of downloaded activity, this is why. And your internet service could be throttled or cut off.

Fox news confirms this:
http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2012/03/17/us-isps-become-copyright-cops-starting-july-12/

Youtube video explaining this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5OG0R-yS-c

PETITION AGAINST THIS MEASURE

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Originally posted by [livejournal.com profile] ou_peachus at The War Against Women Is Never Over
Originally posted by [livejournal.com profile] morgandawn at The War Against Women Is Never Over
When they marched for the women's right to vote 100 years ago, they were imprisoned, put into straight jackets and force fed until they vomited blood. They fought for your right to own property, to have access to birth control and your right to an education. This video is fun and clever and hits on some hard truths. And it makes you ask yourself...what I am willing to do today to fight back and protect our rights as women and citizens?  

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Originally posted by [livejournal.com profile] ou_peachus at The War Against Women Is Never Over
Originally posted by [livejournal.com profile] morgandawn at The War Against Women Is Never Over
When they marched for the women's right to vote 100 years ago, they were imprisoned, put into straight jackets and force fed until they vomited blood. They fought for your right to own property, to have access to birth control and your right to an education. This video is fun and clever and hits on some hard truths. And it makes you ask yourself...what I am willing to do today to fight back and protect our rights as women and citizens?  

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Originally posted by [livejournal.com profile] lk737 at we won't back down
Originally posted by [livejournal.com profile] synnerxx at we won't back down


Spread the word. Link to this post if you want. I have it unlocked so everyone can see it. Do everything in your power to get the word out and make this known to everyone.

Repost to raise awareness )


Tweet it with the hashtags of #MakeKonyFamous and #Kony2012.
Facebook it.
Post it on Tumblr.
Post it on Livejournal.

Do whatever you can to make sure people know about this.

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Originally posted by [livejournal.com profile] lk737 at we won't back down
Originally posted by [livejournal.com profile] synnerxx at we won't back down


Spread the word. Link to this post if you want. I have it unlocked so everyone can see it. Do everything in your power to get the word out and make this known to everyone.

Repost to raise awareness )


Tweet it with the hashtags of #MakeKonyFamous and #Kony2012.
Facebook it.
Post it on Tumblr.
Post it on Livejournal.

Do whatever you can to make sure people know about this.

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LOL... Another fandom troll uncovered. At least we all hope she's a troll. But I kinda gotta share this. If you want a good laugh and a good cry over the eternal stupidity of some people, brace yourselves for this dashing lady with a rather dubitable sense of style and a seriously overinflated sense of her own importance:


Here’s a tip: this is what real writing looks like. I know you all try to define your pitiful lives by stealing the characters and ideas of others, so I’m going to give you a free lesson on what good writing looks like, so that you can apply it and feel better about yourselves.

Some people just can't be helped. In every sense of the word. I'm really not sure what she's trolling against but yeah. It made me laugh with how bad it was so I'm going to count that as a win. There really is a talent in writing this badly.

Found originally by [livejournal.com profile] pandarus who posted a discussion post on Dreamwidth.

mangacat201: (sodomy)

LOL... Another fandom troll uncovered. At least we all hope she's a troll. But I kinda gotta share this. If you want a good laugh and a good cry over the eternal stupidity of some people, brace yourselves for this dashing lady with a rather dubitable sense of style and a seriously overinflated sense of her own importance:


Here’s a tip: this is what real writing looks like. I know you all try to define your pitiful lives by stealing the characters and ideas of others, so I’m going to give you a free lesson on what good writing looks like, so that you can apply it and feel better about yourselves.

Some people just can't be helped. In every sense of the word. I'm really not sure what she's trolling against but yeah. It made me laugh with how bad it was so I'm going to count that as a win. There really is a talent in writing this badly.

Found originally by [livejournal.com profile] pandarus who posted a discussion post on Dreamwidth.

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... or how to effectively ruin your reputation by trying to do 'good' PR, but essentially being entitled, arrogant and bigoted assholes.

Go here for more info and elaboration

Whether you read what they want to write off or not, having a private company dictate another what they can sell and what their customers can buy is just NOT ON. Period.
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... or how to effectively ruin your reputation by trying to do 'good' PR, but essentially being entitled, arrogant and bigoted assholes.

Go here for more info and elaboration

Whether you read what they want to write off or not, having a private company dictate another what they can sell and what their customers can buy is just NOT ON. Period.
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Originally posted by [livejournal.com profile] eternal_moonie at Google Privacy Issues: Web History
Originally posted by [livejournal.com profile] meridian_rose at Google Privacy Issues: Web History
Originally posted by [livejournal.com profile] sheryden at Google Privacy Issues: Web History
Originally posted by [livejournal.com profile] anjak_j at Google Privacy Issues: Web History
If you are going to do this, you need to do it before March 1st. It has been said that users will not be able to do anything about this after that date.

With reference to Google's policy changes and how everything you do with your Google account will be tied together into their super-cauldron of information, you will probably want to clear your Google Web History out - if you turned that feature on - before month's end. After that, you won't be able to clear it, and everything you search for will be connected with your account.

To check settings and/or clear out your Web History:

1. Go to Google. If you aren't signed in already, do so.
2. In the top right-hand corner you'll find your email address or name, perhaps an icon if you have a Plus account, and a little downward facing arrow. Click on the arrow and a menu will pop up.
3. Click to 'Account Settings'. This will take you to a page called 'Accounts'. (If you have a Plus account, you might go via a Plus sign-in page.)
4. Scroll down to a section called 'Services'. Here you'll find an option called 'View, enable, or disable web history', which has a link next to it. Click on the link.
5. If you never turned web history on, you'll get a page asking if you want to turn this service on. Just click 'No Thanks' and all is good. If you did turn it on, you should have a list of your searches. At the top there is a button that says 'Remove All History'. Click this and follow the instructions which will remove all items from your Web History and pause the feature so nothing else will be added in future.


Also, you can completely remove Web History as a service from your account by clicking THIS LINK, checking the tick-box and confirming you want to remove Web History. To be safe, it is probably best to do the steps above first to remove any history that might have already been collected.


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