Crimperman.org » blackout http://www.crimperman.org Not ashamed of the Gospel Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:27:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Why the lights are going out all over the web http://www.crimperman.org/2009/02/16/why-the-lights-are-going-out-all-over-the-web/ http://www.crimperman.org/2009/02/16/why-the-lights-are-going-out-all-over-the-web/#comments Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:22:05 +0000 Crimperman http://www.crimperman.org/?p=213 In New Zealand a new law is about to be passed. Under Section92A, any internet user can have their connection cut off if the givernment suspects they’ve been infringing copyright. No proof, no evidence, no day in court. It becomes law on Feb 28.

Across the web people are mounting a blackout campaign – Twitter, Facebook and other profile pictures are being replaced by a black square and bloggers are getting in on the act as well.

New Zealand's new Copyright Law presumes 'Guilt Upon Accusation' and will Cut Off Internet Connections without a trial. Join the black out protest against it!

I, for one, am glad to join their ranks. Lot’s of people infringe copyright and it’s wrong but to be found guilty by accusation is worse. As a Christian, a web-user and a producer of artwork – I find this law disturbing and immoral.

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