TECHNOLOGY SPECTATOR: Halt the Silicon Valley histrionics

Technology Spectator

The internet industry scored a tactical victory this week with the blackout of sites such as Wikipedia and Reddit, and the White House's decision to oppose parts of two bills intended to curb the file-sharing of films and copyrighted material.

"Piracy rules,” tweeted Rupert Murdoch angrily.

I hope not because Silicon Valley damages itself with its persistent scaremongering over efforts to crack down on piracy. By refusing to engage in a serious effort to prevent it – instead equating copyright enforcement with censorship, or with 'breaking the internet' – it undermines its credibility.

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