Return of the SOPA Zombies: Why Site Blocking Laws Still Stink!
Site blocking laws: the zombie apocalypse of the internet world. Despite being buried over a decade ago, these laws keep clawing their way back, with major media companies and politicians attempting another revival. But like a bad sequel, they still pose a massive threat to free expression without any real gains.
Hot Take:
Oh, SOPA and PIPA, like that ex who just won’t stop texting, you’re back for another round of “Please, no one asked for this.” Despite being shelved a decade ago, the ghost of your awful site-blocking laws still haunts the halls of Congress, and just like that ex, they haven’t aged well. The real horror story here isn’t piracy; it’s the potential disaster for free speech and internet freedom. Let’s hope this idea stays buried in the legislative graveyard where it belongs.
Key Points:
- Site blocking laws are making a comeback, much like your least favorite fashion trend from the 90s.
- SOPA/PIPA’s spirit haunts Congress with new site-blocking proposals that are just as flawed.
- Blocking websites is as effective as using a sledgehammer for brain surgery—messy and with lots of collateral damage.
- Determined site owners and users can easily circumvent site-blocking measures.
- The proposed laws pose significant threats to anonymity, free speech, and the economy without solving piracy issues effectively.