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What will happen if these sites are taken down permanently and someone needs to look up the type of snake?


Then the perpetrator will be the evil one.

I understand your point that only the most extreme action will raise awareness. I don't think we're at that stage yet. Anyone know if there's a vote announced or when the vote would be expected?


There is a 0% chance SOPA will lead to Wikipedia or Google being taken down permanently.


No, but it may well lead to increased legal costs for Wikipedia, as well as forcing them to hire people to ensure no copyrighted material is posted (a daunting task on a site that size). Those increased costs could seriously affect their ability to continue to finance themselves through donations.




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