SOPA Archive
The Politics of the Internet
Written on March 4, 2013
in Internet, Technology
Pure Geekery is usually a pretty light hearted place. But I’m about to get serious. “I might actually proof read this post” serious. At game night this past weekend I was ranting about how when I post on Facebook about various internet legislation, it gets almost no attention. Even from my “political”
This is Important: CISPA is Back
Written on February 20, 2013
in Internet, Technology
In general, I try to avoid politics on this site. But when one of the worst bits of internet legislation makes a return to the house floor, I need to do whatever I can to spread the word. CISPA (Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act) is a bill that will allow companies to
PIPA and SOPA Supporters
Written on November 1, 2012
in Technology
PIPA and SOPA Supporters It’s close to election time, and while I’m not usually political, I make an exception for bills like SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) and PIPA(Protect IP Act). These were hot button political issues at the start of the year, and for good reason. These acts will allow entire domains to