The Return of SOPA: Congress’s Latest Attempt to Break the Internet (Again)
Thirteen years after the SOPA and PIPA debacle, Congress is back with a sequel: the Foreign Anti-Digital Piracy Act. FADPA could transform the internet into a government-controlled blackout zone. But hey, if you loved SOPA’s “Internet Blackout” drama, you’re in for a treat—direct from Hollywood’s censorship playbook!
Hot Take:
Well, it seems like Congress is pulling a “Back to the Future” stunt, but instead of bringing back hoverboards, they’re resurrecting the dreaded internet blacklists. Didn’t they learn from the digital revolt of 2012? Trying to pass FADPA is like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole—it’s not going to work, and it’ll just leave everyone frustrated and bruised. Spoiler alert, Congress: the internet isn’t Blockbuster Video. You can’t just shut down websites like you’re returning a late VHS tape.
Key Points:
- Congress is attempting to revive website-blocking legislation similar to the SOPA and PIPA bills of 2012, now under the guise of FADPA.
- Site-blocking is ineffective, causing collateral damage to unrelated websites due to shared hosting and IPs.
- This approach forces Americans to use VPNs and DNS changes, mirroring tactics used in authoritarian regimes.
- The proposed bills could infringe upon First Amendment rights, as they allow for site-blocking without proper due process.
- The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and the public are mobilizing to oppose these bills, echoing past efforts.