I'm sure everyone knows about ACTA, the secretive multi-nation agreement that will affect the internet in a major way(From what I read, it would mean that the federal government and corporations of whatever nation signed the act could get personal information from ISPs without a warrant.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-Co...rade_Agreement
Since Japan is supposed to be a signatory, I feel that means it will be easier to shut down translation groups and such even easier.
The second bill is an American bill that is even more frighting.
Combating online Infringement and Counterfeits Act
http://www.techeye.net/internet/comb...-rights-groups
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-..._b_739836.html
This act would allow the US government to create two blacklists. The first list is an instant removal if an American domain, and a blocking for all American users if it has a domain from another nation. The user would see a 404 error page. These sites would be allowed to have judicial review, but it would be a long drawn out process.
The second list is the Department of Justice list, which doesn't mean automatic removal/blockage, but a strong recommendation to do so. These sites would have no judicial review.
The Act also allows ISPs to block sites on the second list, even if the federal government hasn't, at their own discretion.
Any site can be blocked/removed, including this one, for Americans anyways.
Any Americans on here have any thought on this? These bills could potentially stop people from all over the world from watching even unlicensed material, but the American act could really hurt the American anime fanbase. That law is China or Iranian esque censorship.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-Co...rade_Agreement
Since Japan is supposed to be a signatory, I feel that means it will be easier to shut down translation groups and such even easier.
The second bill is an American bill that is even more frighting.
Combating online Infringement and Counterfeits Act
http://www.techeye.net/internet/comb...-rights-groups
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-..._b_739836.html
This act would allow the US government to create two blacklists. The first list is an instant removal if an American domain, and a blocking for all American users if it has a domain from another nation. The user would see a 404 error page. These sites would be allowed to have judicial review, but it would be a long drawn out process.
The second list is the Department of Justice list, which doesn't mean automatic removal/blockage, but a strong recommendation to do so. These sites would have no judicial review.
The Act also allows ISPs to block sites on the second list, even if the federal government hasn't, at their own discretion.
Any site can be blocked/removed, including this one, for Americans anyways.
Any Americans on here have any thought on this? These bills could potentially stop people from all over the world from watching even unlicensed material, but the American act could really hurt the American anime fanbase. That law is China or Iranian esque censorship.