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Stop ACTA & TPP!

by waterotter
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You can sign the petition here: Stop ACTA & TPP! - Never use trade agreements to mess with the Internet!

There is a lot more info available on the site.
  • Profile picture of the author MoneyMagnetMagnate
    Germany refuses to sign ACTA amid protests

    February 10, 2012 - 17:15 AMT
    PanARMENIAN.Net - Germany will not sign an international anti-piracy treaty, despite having already agreed to it in principal, government sources in Berlin said Friday, February 10.
    The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), initiated by the United States and Japan, seeks to protect intellectual property rights, "including infringement taking place in the digital environment."
    It was signed by the European Union and 22 of its 27 member states in January. Germany said at the time it would soon follow suit.
    But since January, the treaty has been the subject of protest, mainly online, by people who say it will require signatory countries to punish even non-commercial breaches of copyright with criminal prosecution and jail terms.
    Tens of thousands of people are expected to take part in protests in 60 German cities on Saturday, M&C reported, citing DPA.
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  • Profile picture of the author Emily Meeks
    I wish people were more aware of this. It's been in the works for awhile...
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    In all that you do, know your True INTENT...

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    • Profile picture of the author waterotter
      Originally Posted by Emily Meeks View Post

      I wish people were more aware of this. It's been in the works for awhile...
      I should have posted this in the main forum. I don't know if people realize just how important this is.
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  • Profile picture of the author MoneyMagnetMagnate
    Dutch Parliament Rejects ACTA On Human Rights Violations

    The controversial ACTA treaty is quickly losing support in Europe.

    After a handful of countries already backed off last week, The Netherlands and Bulgaria put their decisions on hold today.

    https://torrentfreak.com/dutch-parli...ations-120214/

    Bulgaria and the Netherlands join Poland and Germany in refusing to ratify Acta, citing privacy and human rights issues

    Acta loses more support in Europe | Technology | guardian.co.uk
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  • Profile picture of the author MoneyMagnetMagnate
    MPAA: Ripping DVDs Shouldn't Be Allowed Because It Takes Away Our Ability To Charge You Multiple Times For The Same Content | Techdirt
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  • Profile picture of the author waterotter
    I'm so confused - just what laws do I abide by and which ones do I ignore?
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