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Originally posted by [info]mclachlan at All U.S. Internet Providers will be policing downloads by July 12, 2012
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Originally posted by [info]thegrlwhowaited at All U.S. Internet Providers will be policing downloads by July 12, 2012
Originally posted by [info]brokenheart05 at All U.S. Internet Providers will be policing downloads by July 12, 2012
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Originally posted by [info]awry at All U.S. Internet Providers will be policing downloads by July 12, 2012
All U.S. Internet Providers will be policing downloads by July 12, 2012
Seriously. WHAT THE FLYING FUCK WORLD.

"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



ETA: Petition for RIAA and the Obama Administration: Stop ISPs from launching a massive copyright spying scheme this July 12th


I'm Canadian so this only affects where I get my stuff from--FOR THE MOMENT. Shit rolls downhill, yo.
 
 
 
Manu
23 January 2012 @ 07:08 pm
Originally posted by [info]electricdruid at The fiasco continues

ACTA in a Nutshell –

What is ACTA?  ACTA is the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. A new intellectual property enforcement treaty being negotiated by the United States, the European Community, Switzerland, and Japan, with Australia, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Mexico, Jordan, Morocco, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, and Canada recently announcing that they will join in as well.

Why should you care about ACTA? Initial reports indicate that the treaty will have a very broad scope and will involve new tools targeting “Internet distribution and information technology.”

What is the goal of ACTA? Reportedly the goal is to create new legal standards of intellectual property enforcement, as well as increased international cooperation, an example of which would be an increase in information sharing between signatory countries’ law enforcement agencies.

Essential ACTA Resources

  • Read more about ACTA here: ACTA Fact Sheet
  • Read the authentic version of the ACTA text as of 15 April 2011, as finalized by participating countries here: ACTA Finalized Text
  • Follow the history of the treaty’s formation here: ACTA history
  • Read letters from U.S. Senator Ron Wyden wherein he challenges the constitutionality of ACTA: Letter 1 | Letter 2 | Read the Administration’s Response to Wyden’s First Letter here: Response
  • Watch a short informative video on ACTA: ACTA Video
  • Watch a lulzy video on ACTA: Lulzy Video

Say NO to ACTA. It is essential to spread awareness and get the word out on ACTA.

Via Tumblr

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Manu
20 January 2012 @ 10:14 pm
Originally posted by [info]morgandawn at Seems I Am Not The Only One....
......who feels the need to take a break from an increasingly dysfunctional relationship.

Black March - Thursday March 1st 2012 to Saturday March 31st 2012 With the continuing campaigns for internet-censoring litigation such as SOPA and PIPA, and the closure of sites like Megaupload under allegations of 'piracy' and 'conspiracy' the time has come to take a stand against music, film, and media companies' lobbyists. The only way is to hit them where it hurts. Their profit margins. March 2012 is the end of the First Quarter in economic reports world wide. Do not buy a single record. Do not download a single song, legally or illegally. Do not go to see a single film in cinemas, or download a copy. Do not buy a DVD in the stores. Do not buy a videogame. Do not buy a single book or magazine. Wait the four weeks to buy them in April: see a film later, etc... Holding out for just four weeks, maximum, will leave a gaping hole in media companies profits for the first quarter, an economic hit which will in turn be observed by governments world wide as stocks and shares will blip from a large enough loss of incomes. This action will give a statement of intent: "We will not tolerate the Media Industries' lobbying for legislation that will censor the internet."
Original image and campaign source: reddit.

Edited to add my own thoughts (not part of the original reddit call for action) And if you do not feel like taking a total break and perhaps want just a trial separation or couple's counseling, then perhaps consider Black March Lite 2.0 = spend, but spend money on those content creators and independent retailers who came out against SOPA/PIPA.  And tell them why you're buying their products in March.  There are many of them.

And for those who favor the more targeted boycott, you can find info  here.  But no matter which,  you can participate and you can tailor your level of participation.  We have the tools, the will and the strength to take a stand.


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Black March - Thursday March 1st 2012 to Saturday March 31st 2012
With the continuing campaigns for internet-censoring litigation such as SOPA and PIPA, and the closure of sites like Megaupload under allegations of 'piracy' and 'conspiracy' the time has come to take a stand against music, film, and media companies' lobbyists.
The only way is to hit them where it hurts.
Their profit margins.
March 2012 is the end of the First Quarter in economic reports world wide.
Do not buy a single record. Do not download a single song, legally or illegally. Do not go to see a single film in cinemas, or download a copy. Do not buy a DVD in the stores. Do not buy a videogame. Do not buy a single book or magazine.
Wait the four weeks to buy them in April: see a film later, etc... Holding out for just four weeks, maximum, will leave a gaping hole in media companies profits for the first quarter, an economic hit which will in turn be observed by governments world wide as stocks and shares will blip from a large enough loss of incomes. This action will give a statement of intent:
"We will not tolerate the Media Industries' lobbying for legislation that will censor the internet."
 
 
Manu
07 January 2012 @ 04:39 pm
is so addictive D: I´ve been resisting it for a year now but alas, couldn't keep away ahah

for anyone interested: AnEmbrace
 
 
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Manu
06 May 2011 @ 10:13 am
So Brazil's congress voted for an awesome thing and it was approved: marriage between gay people is now allowed! They'll push for equality in evey sense now!

I'm really proud of this :D
 
 
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Manu
07 January 2011 @ 04:29 pm
My epic saga around Africa (riiight), is almost coming to an end D:

Staying these past 6 month in South Africa was AWESOME (except, for, you know, internet). Now I am just waiting for my Cambridge result to really close that part of my life. There I traveled around, made new friends and added a lot more on facebook, had fun, shopped, went clubbing, didn't have my love romance and had a lot of stress because of my brother. A little down side was that internet in Cape Town is awful, so I lost touch with fandom - in the lurking sense as well.

Now I am in Angola, Luanda, visiting my parents. I am here until the end of the month and I do NOTHING, seriously. I try to go to the gym but eh. And I am also catching up with fandom. And oh, how much love do I have for it!

❤: INCEPTION, The Social Network, Hawaii 5-0, INCEPTIONINCEPTIONINCEPTION. Generation Kill (late, but so much love *_*) and Sherlock (BBC). All of it is so so so awesome and the fics and the meta and the artwork *____* I do love fandom. And lurking.

I'll try to keep this journal alive, because I feel I ough to reach more. So I changed layout \o/! And did a profile one :D And am commenting more, for reals.

Maybe I'll try the scrapbook. mmm

ohhh and you know whats awesome and warms my heart? [info]hd_bigbang Harry/Draco will be forever my OTP, so I can't wait for september!
 
 
Manu
03 September 2010 @ 07:20 pm
So, long time no see!

Cape Town is a wonderful city, but alas, not so great in the internet area. That's why I went missing.

But, on good news! I want to advertise something that is bringing me back memories. My friend, from the time I knew nothing about english and still struggled to understand what was happening in the fandom, Chette, became a published author and in her kindness and excitement,  is inviting all writer's to share their love in the form of small stories to be published for the First Anniversary of the publisher *___*.

For more information: Light Crystal Publishing. Please check it out~
 
 
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Manu
09 June 2010 @ 11:21 am
- Leave a comment saying "BOOM!" - I'll respond by asking you five questions to satisfy my curiosity.
- Update your journal with the answers to your questions.
- Include this explanation and offer to ask other people questions.

[info]danybel asked;

1.- what's the first anime you remember watching?
The first ever was Dragon Ball, but the first one that I knew was anime was Pokemon.

2.- what's the best food you've ever had?
I love food, but my mom's the best so far xD

3.- if you had to choose between a life of freedom alone or a life of imprisonment with some you love, which would it be?

Freedom alone, because I might love the person, but that person might hate me. And besides, freedom is freedom. /HARD

4.- which song are you embarrassed to say you like?
haha can't think of one right now.

5.- what's better, strawberry milk or chocolate milk?
CHOCOLATE MILK! *___* Better if it's hot chocolate milk~ ahh

Besides that; leaving to Cape Town on friday to do an english course. Don't know how I'll manage without my parents (yeah, first time leaving the nest), even if my brother is coming along.

Alsooo..WORLD CUP *______* I really hope BRASIL, with it's new team, manages to get past the first round. Let's pray.
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Manu
29 January 2010 @ 12:50 am
2010  
These past months;

1. Supernatural return? yes, please.
2. Glee? April isn't coming fast enough.
3. Passing my semester with good grades? Thank god.
4. Discovering friendship again? Yay.
5. Moving? It could have come earlier.
6. Forgetting an one-sided crush? Thank you.
7. Having ideas to write again? Let's see how it goes.
8. Exercises? I neeeeeed to.
9. Realizing that this year I'm 20? Soo no cool.
10. Starting the year with my family? Please, keep it coming.

So, how was New Year? And Christmas? I've been missing haah

I feel that 2010 will be the year that I'll get over all the things that I didn't do. So cheer me on :D

I'm on vacations right now and I might stay that way until July. My dad was transferred to Africa and I'm going. I'm going to try doing some courses in Cape Town U or idk, try something there. It won't be for long, but I jut want to be there. We are going after Carnaval. And I know this year I'll enjoy it to the limit.

How are you guys?
 
 
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Manu
20 November 2009 @ 04:20 pm
gah.  
D:
I WANT VACATIONS !!!

This semester is killing me! I thought I would manage some organization when I entered university, but shiiit, there is so much to do and so little time!

On the side;
.1 Supernatural season 5? WIN. Castil = ♥ (Not the hiatus, though)
.2 Criminal Minds = love. Dr. Reid = lovelove.
.3 Teaching english classes = really tiring. But I'm loving the experience.
.4 m/m is consuming my soul. After QAF, nothing was the same.
.5 In real need of vacations, seriously.
.6 Ebooks sometimes saves the day as well. Along with fanfics.
 
 
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