Koby Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 The government forced through the controversial digital economy bill with the aid of the Conservative party last night, attaining a crucial third reading – which means it will get royal assent and become law – after just two hours of debate in the Commons.Earlier the government removed its proposed clause 18, which could have given it sweeping powers to block sites, but replaced it with an amendment to clause 8 of the bill. The new clause allows the secretary of state for business to order the blocking of "a location on the internet which the court is satisfied has been, is being or is likely to be used for or in connection with an activity that infringes copyright".A new law in the UK now means that ISP's in Britain will be forced to feed information to the government about our actions online. ISP's will be forced to disconnet users who infringe upon copyright for fears of being fined up to £250,000 if they do not and ISP's will also be forced upon the secretary of states say so to completely block sites like this and many others from UK access.I think you will agree this sucks balls. Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2010/apr/08/digital-economy-bill-passes-third-reading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
† ballard Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 I think you will agree this sucks balls. Indeed XD... I'm glad I don't live in the UK . Government stalkers >.> it's kinda creepy to be honest... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Ryan Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Thank god I live in the U.S., lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koby Posted May 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 With the UK doing this. I fear it's only a matter of time before the USA implements something similar. Maybe not as harsh, maybe worse, I don't really know, but I do know they are already working on trying to pass something to give them more power over the internet in the USA to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
† ballard Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Ya I heard about some bill that will give the governments more control over the internet here in the US... I really hope not though >.< it would suck really bad if something like that passed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Ryan Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 With the UK doing this. I fear it's only a matter of time before the USA implements something similar. Maybe not as harsh, maybe worse, I don't really know, but I do know they are already working on trying to pass something to give them more power over the internet in the USA to.I hope it doesnt happen any time soon, I still have alot of stuff to download! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
† Sicka Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Sometimes it sucks to be British we have no privacy, and now the government can spy on our internet activity bastards. hopefully you guys won't get the same but usually when one does it others follow, just like the smoking ban. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koby Posted May 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 I'm hoping the UK users are alright, and can still access the site. It'd suck if they all got blocked from here.. I have some great friends from the UK and a lot of the old members of the forum are from there as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenSei Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 I'm hoping the UK users are alright, and can still access the site. It'd suck if they all got blocked from here.. I have some great friends from the UK and a lot of the old members of the forum are from there as well.Same here, I've got many many friends from UK,and I really don't like them to get blocked from there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daviddaman91 Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 US won't. I know it. They will claim it infringes rights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just-ant Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 nonsence!!!!! i dont belevev that for 1 min Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koby Posted May 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 nonsence!!!!! i dont belevev that for 1 minIt was passed just the other day according to several news sources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyco Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 With the UK doing this. I fear it's only a matter of time before the USA implements something similar. Maybe not as harsh, maybe worse, I don't really know, but I do know they are already working on trying to pass something to give them more power over the internet in the USA to.Were losing more and more of our rights everyday it seems . I can't wait until election time to throw these bastards out of office:anger: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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