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NRA Complaint Takes Down 38,000 Websites | Motherboard

Posted on 2016-06-30 by arjaybe

Here’s another example of someone using copyright / trademark laws to stifle criticism. The Yes Men created a parody of the National Rifle Association, and the NRA responded by forcing the takedown of 38,000 websites. Overkill? The Yes Men are … Continue reading →

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Error 451: How to tell when websites have been censored

Posted on 2015-12-22 by arjaybe

I like an open Internet. So I like it when the censors are exposed, and we can tell when a website has been deliberately blocked. This new error code — 451, as in Fahrenheit 451 — is meant to do … Continue reading →

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Charlie Hebdo

Posted on 2015-01-11 by arjaybe

The world has reacted to the recent murders in Paris in a heartening show of sympathy for the victims and support for their cause. Charlie Hebdo, according to Wikipedia, “is a French satirical weekly newspaper, featuring cartoons, reports, polemics, and … Continue reading →

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