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Wikipedia and Google are among thousands of sites protesting an Internet censorship bill today by either going dark or altering their design. |
According to a story on the Huffington Post (see here), Wikipedia (see here) is but one of thousands of sites that have shuttered themselves in protest today.
Others, such as Google (see here), are participating by converting their design to one of gloom and foreboding for the day.
All participating sites are posting links to explain the dangers of the proposed legislation, and Wikipedia has a lookup-by-Zipcode to give online visitors links to contact their representatives in Washington (see here).
Big-money Hollywood film companies and music industry giants have been caught off guard by the protest, which throws a spotlight on the bills they quietly lobbied for -- and nearly pulled off without notice.
However, after the tech and Internet companies got involved, Congressional leaders quickly back-pedalled and President Obama (who counts on both sides for funds in his upcoming election struggle) has called for changes to the bills as proposed.
The Internet, as they say, has changed everything.
- Websites: "Wikipedia" (includes lookup for Congressional reps) | "Google"
- Huffington Post: "SOPA blackout aims to block Internet censorship bill"
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