[Infographic] A Technical Examination of SOPA and PIPA

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The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and PROPECT IP Act (PIPA) have been shelved for now, which is great news for freedom, but they will be back so here is a technical examination of SOPA and PIPA to help you understand what’s at stake. Feel free to leave a comment below.

-The Main Problem
– The Battlefields
– The Players
– The Powers
– The Fallout
– The Conclusion

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