UK the new China?

[Leo Ghost]

Last night the UK Government rammed through the controversial Digital Economy Bill after its third reading and just two hours debate.

Former Cabinet Office minister Tom Watson, who was one of the few who voted against, was clearly upset as he wrote on Twitter: “First time I’ve ever broken the whip in the chamber. I feel physically sick.”

A total of 650 MPs could have been present but only 236 bothered to turn up and many of those that did were still in for criticism.

The scope of this amendment simply boggles the mind. Labour MP John Hemming cited the more-often-than-not copyright infringing WikiLeaks as an example.

“A recent example is the US air force video, which it published,” noted Hemming. “Copyright exists with the US Government, who under the Bill could, and would want to, apply to ban WikiLeaks from the UK. That provision is clearly in the Bill.”

In other words, the UK has just passed a bill that gives the courts a legal right to block any website for copyright infringement, and to take away anyone's Internet for copyright infringement. I give it a month before they try and block Youtube / FaceBook. UK, you are the new China :great:

 

[Callum93]

A bit of exaggeration Leo but yeah, you sent me this on MSN and I think it's a joke. Copyright laws have gone way too far now.

 

[Leo Ghost]

A bit of exaggeration Leo but yeah, you sent me this on MSN and I think it's a joke. Copyright laws have gone way too far now.

The industry has tried to block Youtube and FaceBook before, so it's no exaggeration. They've also been trying to get people disconnected for years now, this isn't new either. This is reality, and a wake up call. You've voted in people backed by these companies, you've done this to yourself. Sadly I see the USA on the same route 😕

 

[Watch Me Sink]

http://opendns.com
Problem solved.

 

[Leo Ghost]

http://opendns.com
Problem solved.

At this point it's not really about getting around blocks anymore, it's about preventing the need period. Sure, a fire of VPN's and OpenDNS would unblock the sites instantly, no matter what, but that doesn't stop the madness.

There's only 1 cure really; http://www.pirateparty.org.uk/

Also, here's something fun for you UK users to play with 😉 http://www.didmympshowupornot.com/

Also check Twitter's Trending topics for #debill 😛

Also also, live view of the house of lords http://news.bbc.co.uk/democracylive/hi/ ... 167412.stm

 

[Justin]

This is horrible. I know something more is going on with the internet, reason for kicking so many people off it..

 

[mikehawk]

In the past we have had Dictators trying to rule the people. They are being replaced with something far worse...Greedy Corporations who now operate the world governments as their puppets.

 

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[delete me]

 

[Nebulous]

Good thing I live in the states. 😛