When US Lawmakers threaten to hold websites like Google, Wikipedia and Craigslist liable for copyright infringement by internet users, these media giants staged a 1 day ‘Public Awareness’ campaign on Wednesday, January 18 2012. The results? Are nothing short of amazing as this video attests …
The power of the internet is truly visible from just how quickly so many politicians, intent on restricting it, ran for cover when their phones and inboxes filled with disgruntled voters expressing their outrage.
I was one of those voices, calling and emailing my local representatives to tell them to ‘back off’ from restricting or threatening the freedom of information online. Thanks to all of you who made your voice heard as well!