Nopa!

Today many passionate discussions about the 2 internet regulating bills "SOPA" and "PIPA" have spread all around them interwebs.

So I felt I have to make a statement as well.

First of all, I'd like to say that hating SOPA became sorf of a sport on the net. And seeing those hateful and misinformed opinions everywhere, but especially 9GAG made me think "dammit, these people seriously need to be shut up". And just about what these bills might do, right?

Now don't take me wrong; I support various opinions. But only if they are build on solid ground, solid argumentation. And just being told by a random internet person "there will be no cat posts if SOPA passes" doesn't quite cut it for me.

But let's put aside haters' blabber and look on - rather than actual damage this bill might inflict - on moral righteousness of the whole thing.

I dare to say this bill would impair personal freedom of free speech. You see, there is a problem with copyright infringement. Because almost everything is some kind of copyright infringement.

Lamar Smith, the creator of SOPA, actually uses background image for his website that he doesn't have the copyright to use. He could be legally punished. And he doesn't even know he did anything wrong.

I am sure this blog of mine broke many copyrights. Not intentionally. I am no criminal. I only try to express my opinion. That is what they call freedom of speech, isn't it?

There is no way to kill piracy.
Stop hitting our heads against the wall.
Better cope with it.
If we move on, progress, make ourselves better, piracy will no longer be necessary.
I know lots of people who simply can't afford their games and music.
And yet, they are more socially helpful and productive than some people who pay.