Hey everyone,

I just did a search on 'Bing' for OPEC because I wanted some info. before I responded to a thread. I clicked on the OPEC wikipedia sight and got up and left the room for just a few minutes. When I returned to my laptop the screen was black with bold white words that stated:

Please note: In less than 26 hours, the English
Wikipedia will be blacked out globally to protest
SOPA and PIPA

I know what SOPA is but not PIPA.
Has anyone else seen this?

I haven't seen it yet personally as I haven't needed to go to Wikipedia for anything, but they have clearly stated that they are protesting SOPA and the dangerous censorship legislation loopholes that it represents.

It doesn't surprise me that they are doing this, it should be a pretty powerful message considering the sheer amount of people who use Wiki for resource and research material.

I wouldn't worry unless SOPA passes, Wiki will be back up as soon as they feel their message has gotten to enough people. You'll just have to be patient.

King

Wow! If wikipedia is going to be blacked out some heads will turn. This SOPA thing must be some game changing legislation that makes the major players of the internet going scared. I have a feeling it is going to pass. And their will be 4 billion new pirates surfing the net. Just the control wished upon on many policy makers. What will happen after now will be recorded in permenent internet history. What am I doing about it? I am replying in a message board... Sad really. GOOD LUCK INTERNET.