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General discussion / ANONYMOUS - Operation Black March
« on: February 13, 2012, 08:46:04 PM »
ANONYMOUS - Operation Black March YouTube Broadcast
A pretty relevant general topic with no thread, so just thought I'd try encouraging some intelligent conversation...your opinion?
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Join Operation Black March.
With the continuing campaigns for Internet-censoring litigation such as SOPA, ACTA and PIPA, and the closure of sites such as Megaupload under allegations of "piracy" and "conspiracy", the time has come to take a stand against music-, film- and media companies' lobbyists.
The only way is to hit them where it truly hurts - their profit margins.
March 2012 is the end of the 1st quarter in economic reports worldwide.
Do not buy a single record. Do not download a single song, legally or illegally. Do not go to see a single film in cinemas, or download a copy, Do not buy a DVD in the stores. Do not buy a videogame. Do not buy a single book or magazine.
Wait the 4 weeks to buy them in April - see the film later, etc. Holding out for just 4 weeks, maximum, will leave a gaping hole in media and entertainment companies' profits for the 1st quarter, an economic hit which will in turn be observed by governments worldwide as stocks and shares will blip from a large enough loss of incomes.
This action can give a statement of intent:
We will NOT tolerate the Media Industries' lobbying for legistation which will censor the internet.
Regarding Black March: If you want to do something that makes a statement, consider shifting your money not only away from corporate media but to independent media.
Buy comics published by someone other than DC and Marvel. Buy books from small and independent presses. Support independent production companies who fight to stay independent and fan-focused.
Better yet, buy things directly from creators and artisans. Support independent retailers. Don't just blanket punish media producers and distributors ? refocus those resources into supporting the ones who espouse and depend on free exchange of information and ideas. Because those are the people preserving intellectual freedom. Those are the people creating work of substance. And those are the people struggling to make a living, because they aren't bankrolled by the Corporate Elite lobbying for SOPA, ACTA and PIPA.
Join the fight against ACTA, join Operation Black March. Legally or illegally, buy or download NOTHING for one month.
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We are anonymous.
We are legion.
We do not forgive.
We do not forget.
Expect us.
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A pretty relevant general topic with no thread, so just thought I'd try encouraging some intelligent conversation...your opinion?
