Mars Explorer - SOPA and PIPA are DEAD!

5 days - 22,940v

Posted 2012/01/18 - 1:55 GMT

Amen. I am not even going on the internet. I hope people listen.

If you excuse me, I have a lot of work to do to spread this around.

5 days - 22,940v

Posted 2012/01/18 - 1:58 GMT

There. I have a blog that a lot of people read. I just posted this in big letters. :)

1 week - 32,767v

Posted 2012/01/18 - 2:02 GMT

Read this Aubrey!!!

4 days - 13,167v

Posted 2012/01/18 - 2:06 GMT

This is a dramatic matter, Apophis!

(ACC)(Aquashock)(UPN Marshall) (LittleDoug)

3 days - 9,416v

Posted 2012/01/18 - 2:14 GMT

I'm in total support of this. It is a bit of a slightly dramatic title (maybe a fewer capital letters and exclamation points, and new players won't think you're a noob)

ffroggy

16 hours - 1,977v

Posted 2012/01/18 - 2:17 GMT

I think I heard that Google is doing the same thing, not entirely sure, though...

[Carbon Combat Mod] (Apophis)

1 day - 5,958v

Posted 2012/01/18 - 2:19 GMT

Everyone,

I have posted something similar on the CC forum. Please view it here. It gives slightly more detailed information on the bill.

Sincerely,

Apophis

(ACC) (TPOA_AAGF_AJNEvan)

1 day - 3,994v

Posted 2012/01/18 - 2:50 GMT

you know that if Abister heard it most likely Aubrey will know about. If Wikipedia does it Aubrey is sure to know about it. I like the idea because I already have enough restrictions at school as it is.>:(

(Bagels) (PB) (PointyBagels)

4 days - 13,167v

Posted 2012/01/18 - 3:01 GMT

It doesn't hurt to be sure :P

GigP (whippet)

1 day - 3,551v

Posted 2012/01/18 - 3:15 GMT

My blogs are being shut down as of now.

3 days - 10,491v

Posted 2012/01/18 - 3:16 GMT

Please remember that shutting down is not good enough. The website has to be replaced with an anti PIPA/SOPA message, and ideally there should be a link to easily email your congressmen about it.

4 days - 13,167v

Posted 2012/01/18 - 3:17 GMT

Yeah. I found this too late... I don't know if Aubrey will get this in time.

GigP (whippet)

1 day - 3,551v

Posted 2012/01/18 - 3:19 GMT

Done.

1 week - 32,767v

Posted 2012/01/18 - 4:30 GMT

I agree with this.

Aubrey, shut down this site for tomorrow.

AJN_HawaiianDude_Cal

3 days - 12,434v

Posted 2012/01/18 - 4:30 GMT

I don't care whether it's considered spamming, but how about a bunch of people write posts about sopa being stopped, like:

"SOPA administrator people (whatever you want to call those guys), we don't know if you are seeing this, but we would like you to not take down this site." etc.

5 days - 22,940v

Posted 2012/01/18 - 4:31 GMT

Conqure, I say!

AJN_HawaiianDude_Cal

3 days - 12,434v

Posted 2012/01/18 - 5:11 GMT

Also, just fyi. Not to advertise or anything, but the MEB's still up. This is what it was made for; if the Mars Forums go downhill. :/

5 days - 22,940v

Posted 2012/01/18 - 5:20 GMT

Oh yeah...

Aubrey (admin)

2 weeks - 19,251v

Posted 2012/01/19 - 6:30 GMT

I came across this thread while stopping by the forums before shutting down everything today. It was a nice confirmation for my own inclinations towards the action. In case you missed it, the blackout page can still be enjoyed at: MarsXPLR.com/user/blackout

Sorry things have been so quiet of late, I've mostly just been trying to figure out life enough to make the most of it. I don't want to tease anyone with what may be just around the corner for Syn3h, because my biggest incentive to release cool stuff is the appreciation everyone has for it. I'd hate to extract that appreciation from anyone when it isn't yet fully deserved, so a real status update will have to wait a bit longer. Syn3h is far from dead, it will be released in due time, and I can almost guarantee it will be more awesome that you are expecting.

Fear not for this community, we are strong. It's a tremendous encouragement to me every time I stop by to see the wonderful new things many of you have created, and the positive attitude that generally pervades. I've been little more than a ghost for at least six months, but despite the occasional squabble, things are running quite well. Good work, everyone.

All the best,

-Aubrey

5 days - 12,380v

Posted 2012/01/19 - 6:45 GMT

Inoticed it, but it think most people were on the forum blackout that we were going to do anyways...

I really like Syn3h! (Altought i kinda like this buggy better...)

1 week - 32,767v

Posted 2012/01/19 - 10:37 GMT

Aubrey,

Not to rush you, but Plexpedia really needs some new mods. Half of the ones on this website have either left, or are mostly inactive.
So when Syn3h is released, will you be adding a few new mods to Mars Explorer or Plexpedia?

-Pancakes

ACC Cream Soda (ibcf)

4 days - 11,363v

Posted 2012/01/19 - 10:43 GMT

Glad to hear from you Aubrey! I'm sure whatever you have in store for us will be more than worth the wait. Please keep at it! :)

3 days - 9,416v

Posted 2012/01/19 - 16:21 GMT

umm, this should be resolved...

5 days - 12,380v

Posted 2012/01/19 - 16:30 GMT

Maybe it should... maybe...

1 week - 32,767v

Posted 2012/01/19 - 18:21 GMT

This shouldn't be resolved. The strike may be over, but SOPA and PIPA are far from being over.
The senate votes in five days, this should stay up until the fate of the internet is decided.

1 week - 32,767v

Posted 2012/01/19 - 19:02 GMT

4 days - 13,167v

Posted 2012/01/19 - 19:28 GMT

I like Pancakes Idea. Changed the thread name and the OP.

3 days - 9,416v

Posted 2012/01/19 - 20:01 GMT

I guess so, but it's not like everyone one the internet is going to spontaneously die the very milisecond this bill is passed. It's a huge deal, but it's not like the world's gonna end or anything. The post was mars-related until yesterday. Now it's only about SOPA. We all know about SOPA and PIPA, so this should therefore be resolved, because it's not mars-related anymore. just my 2 cents I guess.

ffroggy

4 days - 13,167v

Posted 2012/01/19 - 20:06 GMT

Fine, I don't mean to attack, but could you guys stop trying to be moderators..?

Aubrey (admin)

2 weeks - 19,251v

Posted 2012/01/19 - 22:25 GMT

I just changed this thread back to Active.

The "Resolved" state was created specifically for questions which had been answered - it is perfectly fine to let general information threads gradually fade into the past through the chronological ordering system.

There's nothing wrong with allowing posts to run a natural course of visiblity, rather than banishing them to the desolate lands of "Resolved" the minute that they are no longer directly applicable to the situation at hand.

(ACC) (TPOA_AAGF_AJNEvan)

4 days - 13,167v

Posted 2012/01/19 - 22:31 GMT

Ok, thank you. I think most of the forum didn't know that.

1 day - 3,994v

Posted 2012/01/19 - 23:17 GMT

I told you he would know about it! AHA!! Ha ha! Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha!

5 days - 22,940v

Posted 2012/01/19 - 23:29 GMT

HUUZAHH!

The Sopa is no more! Obama vetoed the law!

4 days - 13,167v

Posted 2012/01/19 - 23:43 GMT

Nope, Mr. PocketMAD stop creating double posts.

Anyways, there is still a chance it can get passed. Do you not know about our government? If the president vetoes a law, then congress can still pass it with a 2/3 vote, which they may or may not have. There are still 5 days to go.

5 days - 22,940v

Posted 2012/01/19 - 23:46 GMT

Ehh your right...but that is highly unlikly. That only happened twice, right?

4 days - 13,167v

Posted 2012/01/19 - 23:47 GMT

And it wasn't vetoed. Voting day isn't even here yet for 5 days. You were misinformed, unfortunetly.

5 days - 22,940v

Posted 2012/01/19 - 23:48 GMT

Wait wait.

So the congress votes before the president? If the congress gets more than 66%, then it's passed?

So confusing. XD

4 days - 13,167v

Posted 2012/01/19 - 23:49 GMT

It's kind of complicated. A bill is made in the House of Represenatives or the Senate. Both need to agree on the bill, then it is passed to the president. They still haven't both agreed on it, so it hasn't been sent to the president. The voting day is in 5 days.

1 day - 5,985v

Posted 2012/01/19 - 23:54 GMT

Doesn't matter if the people don't like it, Congress and the other governments can pass laws without us knowing or voting.

Example: This new years was interrupted by the notice of Obama passing a law that if the government doesn't like what you say you can be put STRAIGHT to jail. No court. A LAW!
It maybe against the constitution, but what the supreme court says its ok then it's forced on us.

4 days - 13,167v

Posted 2012/01/19 - 23:56 GMT

That's a rumor. Send me an article in a PM, because I think that is very very very biast.

1 day - 5,985v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 0:04 GMT

Can't find one, heard it on the Rush Limbal radio station.

4 days - 13,167v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 0:07 GMT

........

DERP

He is one of the most biast Republicans ever that will twist everything around just to make him look good and anybody who's a democrate bad.

1 day - 5,985v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 0:12 GMT

That's...bias yourself. But democrats are the bad part of the government. To me because they were the one who first introduced it, asked for it, and demanded it.

4 days - 13,167v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 0:21 GMT

Take this into a PM please.

4 days - 13,235v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 1:04 GMT

I used to be a Democrat... but now im completely confused because, everyone trying to become President... aren't good. So, im now Independent. It makes a lot of sense actually.

5 days - 22,940v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 1:24 GMT

Hey...umm guys. Please...don't let this "conversations dilemma" start again. Please PM.

~~~~~~~

cheezburger

5 days - 19,130v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 1:27 GMT

LOL i totaly though you were going to say,

"I used to be a Democrat, then i took an arrow to the knee"

and i might as well say this since its on topic but FOX NEWS! meh. they are NAUGTY!!! do not listen to their lies!!

(Bagels) (PB) (PointyBagels)

4 days - 13,235v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 1:39 GMT

LOL! and IKR!

3 days - 10,491v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 1:40 GMT

This should absolutely not be resolved. We need to stay aware of these awful bills, one of which might try to still sneak its way into passing as an earmark on a child protection bill.

4 days - 13,235v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 1:44 GMT

RIGHT 150%!!!

This is complete crap! Watch how many protests will happen if they pass it! Probably while they are voting, there will be people protesting. It's complete patheticness!

1 week - 32,767v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 2:16 GMT

I'm Canadian!!!
But I'd vote democrats, >_

3 days - 9,416v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 2:17 GMT

now that I think about it, you're right abister. Sorry people, I revoke my previous comments!

ffroggy

4 days - 13,235v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 2:21 GMT

lol... * 2 votes for Obama * :P

4 days - 13,167v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 2:23 GMT

... I never said I'd vote for him, but I never said I'd vote for the other guy either :P

Can we please take the election out of this?

4 days - 13,235v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 2:25 GMT

Its. a. joke. Come on now.

I didn't say it was directed towards you... that was me and Panzer I directed that to. :/

5 days - 12,380v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 2:37 GMT

What up with the comments???:

4 days - 13,235v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 2:41 GMT

Well... It says in the picture that there was an error on a different page and sometimes that can effect the one your looking at.

(Random) also in your picture, you typed in the google search bar " Do a barrel roll " which means you probably seen that on Facebook and you just had to look it up. :P

And your looking for free Boba Fett stuff. I don't know. :P

5 days - 12,380v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 2:43 GMT

That tab is closed... and its still like that.

4 days - 13,235v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 2:44 GMT

Now, it's like that for mine. I don't know whats wrong. It's probably just something random.

1 week - 32,767v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 3:02 GMT

This happens sometimes...

Did somebody mess around with JS here...?

4 days - 13,235v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 3:04 GMT

what's that?

4 days - 13,167v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 3:06 GMT

It's a graphical problem... I don't see the problem with it, actually. Just let it go.

4 days - 13,235v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 3:08 GMT

Alright you people are good at math. I have a post asking for some help with math on plexpedia and was wondering if anyone could help.

Sorry that this went off topic.

5 days - 12,380v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 3:11 GMT

Just use a calculator when nobody is looking... :P

4 days - 13,235v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 3:12 GMT

What are you talking about? lol I have a calculus class and all I can use is a paper, pencil, brain, and calculator. I loathe math. -_-

4 days - 13,167v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 3:16 GMT

Haha, I SHOULD be in Calculus. (Stupid RI School Department...)

Anyways, PM me the problem.

1 week - 32,767v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 3:24 GMT

I'm at 98% in math 9 honers!!! I'm the next Yoshi!!!

1 week - 32,767v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 3:25 GMT

Or... Not, that was over-congratulating...

5 days - 12,380v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 3:26 GMT

I said when nobody is looking... -_-

1 week - 32,767v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 4:25 GMT

"Do a barrel roll?" LOL!

(It says it in your search bar)

Anyway, I have no idea why that would happen. Maybe someone was fooling around with some scripts.

Aubrey (admin)

2 weeks - 19,251v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 6:15 GMT

Egad! We are so far offtopic that finding our way back could prove to be nontrivial.

Here's my best attempt: Did anyone enjoy the links I posted to the blackout page, or have any resources to add thereto?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:SOPA_initiative/Learn_more

1 week - 32,767v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 13:29 GMT

This was about the blackout of Wikipedia, but it also contains some useful information.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PROTECT_IP_Act

PIPA information

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stop_Online_Piracy_Act

Information about SOPA.

TotalBiscuit's video was the most informational video I found, and it was referred to by many protesters as a good video to watch.

5 days - 12,380v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 15:03 GMT

Its not up anymore but the google sign hada black strip over it... from what i can tell, its seems theGodaddy.com SUPPORTS THE SPOA BILL... grrr...

1 week - 32,767v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 15:57 GMT

Sympatico.ca had a big article. So did CBC.
How long will mars have if this is passed.

Click here for more information on this matter

1 week - 32,767v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 19:18 GMT

At last, these bills may have been halted!

After the strikes all across the internet on the 18th of January 2012, the US congress has decided to postpone the vote on the SOPA and PIPA bills!

4 days - 13,167v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 19:37 GMT

I heard 30 congressmen dropped the bill after the strike!

1 week - 32,767v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 21:19 GMT

They're not halted...they're just postponed. Not postpwned, just postponed. That means they'll vote on them later, NOT "we're giving up this bill".

4 days - 13,235v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 21:21 GMT

Umm... that's what halted means.

1 week - 32,767v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 21:23 GMT

"Halted" means stopped. They're postponed.

1 day - 5,985v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 21:37 GMT

I know!!! :D

1 week - 32,767v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 23:30 GMT

Yay! Now we just need to do this again once this bill is revived.

5 days - 22,940v

Posted 2012/01/20 - 23:43 GMT

R-revived?

4 days - 13,167v

Posted 2012/01/21 - 0:10 GMT

Do you guys know anything about congress?

Of course they'll try to remake this! This is already a remake of a previous bill. :P

5 days - 22,940v

Posted 2012/01/21 - 0:45 GMT

But that is illegal, right?

4 days - 13,167v

Posted 2012/01/21 - 0:48 GMT

No. It's perfectly legal to offer a different version of a bill. Why would it be illegal?

1 day - 5,985v

Posted 2012/01/21 - 0:49 GMT

The bill takes our freedom of expression and speech from Internet, it's illegal.

4 days - 13,167v

Posted 2012/01/21 - 0:56 GMT

Yes, it is, but the rich 1% have lots of money and the greedy congressmen are open to bribes.

1 day - 5,985v

Posted 2012/01/21 - 1:00 GMT

The bill WILL be reopened, maybe a different bill like pirating only, then it will add to, games, then music in the background, then finally freedom of speech and expression.

4 days - 13,167v

Posted 2012/01/21 - 1:02 GMT

Now think what would happen if these rich people didn't have as much money :P

1 day - 5,985v

Posted 2012/01/21 - 1:03 GMT

Better life I can tell you that.

1 week - 32,767v

Posted 2012/01/21 - 2:57 GMT

Not necessarily.

They wouldn't be able to create jobs, which would lead to higher unemployment, which would lead to a poor population, which would lead to inadequate education, which would allow those same congressmen to pass SOPA/PIPA with people just saying "ok cool sounds nice."

4 days - 13,167v

Posted 2012/01/21 - 3:15 GMT

1% of people don't create jobs for the other 99%. If that is the case, then they REALLY should not be able to do that...

Anyways, updated with another link to explain these bills better.

1 day - 5,985v

Posted 2012/01/21 - 3:20 GMT

If the government didnt have so much more money, it would lead more jobs since the government takes a lot out of taxes it would lead to us having more money=more jobs.

4 days - 13,167v

Posted 2012/01/21 - 3:24 GMT

I don't want to argue about politics. I get it. You guys are Republican and I'm a Democrat. Stop posting one-sided things and I will, ok?

5 days - 12,380v

Posted 2012/01/21 - 3:27 GMT

[Comment removed to not start a past argument] -_- , just look at my face, you know what I'm thinking.

1 week - 32,767v

Posted 2012/01/21 - 3:34 GMT

I try to post most things objectively. I do not wish to start arguments. I typically side with conservatives, but I wouldn't label myself as a member of any particular party.

Could we get back to the topic of SOPA and PIPA?

(Bagels) (PB) (PointyBagels)

4 days - 13,167v

Posted 2012/01/21 - 3:51 GMT

Yes.

Remember, SOPA and PIPA are still able to be voted, but are just as eligable to be shot down!

3 days - 10,491v

Posted 2012/01/21 - 3:58 GMT

I'm a liberal. Honestly though, there are both liberals and conservatives on both sides of SOPA. It looks to be about 50/50. This does not factor in.

The important thing is that there are polititians who go against the needs of their constituency for a few bucks. The definition of corruption right there. That is what needs to be fixed.

4 days - 13,167v

Posted 2012/01/21 - 4:12 GMT

...And I just can't think of any ways to fix it...

4 days - 13,235v

Posted 2012/01/21 - 5:40 GMT

Im an Independent... more Democratic. If there was to be a Republican president, I say Sanitorum.

Anyway, most of congress is made of Repulican representatives and they always cut or want to put a bill on something.

ArchDuke (Bob_)

3 days - 8,268v

Posted 2012/01/21 - 5:45 GMT

I am personally a conservative democrat. It seems like this bill is basically an excuse for congress to work on something other than the important stuff.

4 days - 13,235v

Posted 2012/01/21 - 5:55 GMT

Oh, I agree highly! That always happens anymore and that's why so many people lose their jobs because, they keep cutting and cutting and billing and billing! You think common sense would come to mind and say " Hey, this isn't right! "

Sometimes I think they try so hard to make people mad anymore... mission accomplished! Can you move on and help our country now?!?!

Instead of pushing away our major problems, they should bring every major problem first, before worrying about something so small and so dumb. They should start actually thinking about what IS good for American citizens and not government it's self.

They need to stop going against our Constitution! Follow it! We have it for a reason and that is because, " The Articles Of Confederation " of course wasn't going to work because, no one was willing to actually help out.

Feels like it again over 200 years later, but this time, it's only congress. Our country is wanting to help, but it keeps getting voted down. Enough already!

5 days - 22,940v

Posted 2012/01/21 - 15:33 GMT

Guys guys. Since politics is related to this post, I will converse with some stuff.

The green party, in my opinion, is the best. Along with the form of labor: Libertarianism. However, I am confused with what my political philosophies are. Conservative or liberalism?

1 week - 32,767v

Posted 2012/01/21 - 15:40 GMT

Green Party!!! You must be Canadian!!
:D
Well, some people say the green movement is with the democrats. Obama killed keystone XL....it was a good thing to do(3 million homes's water were compromised with a spill in Nebreska. )
Anyway, I would vote democrat in USA, green or NDP in Canada

5 days - 22,940v

Posted 2012/01/21 - 15:54 GMT

I am not a commun...canadian. I am a libertarian American! FTW

1 week - 32,767v

Posted 2012/01/21 - 16:00 GMT

COMMEN!?!
:O
'cracks knuckles'

4 days - 13,167v

Posted 2012/01/21 - 16:48 GMT

PocketMAD, do you like big business or a big government?

5 days - 12,380v

Posted 2012/01/21 - 16:54 GMT

I, for one, am neutral in all political decisions. I also, believe that some things that are legal shouldn't be... but that's for the GDT...

ArchDuke (Bob_)

3 days - 8,268v

Posted 2012/01/21 - 18:14 GMT

At least in November, congress will be voted out.

5 days - 22,940v

Posted 2012/01/21 - 18:16 GMT

I like big buisnesses. The gov't now, in my opinion, is the size that I want it to be.

I also think we should tax businesses proportionally. I don't think we should tax people based on how much money they have. (Peter Panning)

4 days - 13,235v

Posted 2012/01/22 - 5:33 GMT

Buisnesses are taxed.

kruncher

4 weeks - 32,767v

Posted 2012/01/22 - 6:38 GMT

This is an excellent talk about the Internet, privacy and security. Mikko, the speaker is a world class virus hunter and security expert.

5 days - 22,940v

Posted 2012/01/22 - 18:07 GMT

I have a hobby of making web-comics. I post them on a blog once every week on sunday.

I decided to make one about the SOPA/PIPA thing.

4 days - 13,167v

Posted 2012/01/26 - 20:02 GMT

Sopa and Pipa are dead everybody!

1 week - 32,767v

Posted 2012/01/26 - 20:51 GMT

*bashes congresse's colective head*

:D YAY!!!

5 days - 22,940v

Posted 2012/01/26 - 23:16 GMT

Ooh. That is a threat. Isn't it a fact that if you threat a legislator or a high-end executive, the FBI will track you and throw you in jail?

Ahem...i'm just saying...

ßass†Drop (CharlesHadouken)

1 week - 32,767v

Posted 2012/01/27 - 0:13 GMT

They aren't dead. They are in comas.

Forge

2 days - 3,596v

Posted 2012/01/27 - 3:06 GMT

They're shelved, actually.

And now we get to deal with ACTA. Not only worse, but international as well...

22 hours - 2,790v

Posted 2012/07/12 - 14:12 GMT

Who are Sopa and Pipa?