Wikipedia Blackout: Community Reactions

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In summary, the Wikipedia blackout is a temporary shutdown of the online encyclopedia in protest against certain policies or actions. It went on blackout in response to the proposed legislation SOPA and PIPA in the US, which the community believed would harm the open nature of the internet. The community overwhelmingly supported the blackout and it had a significant impact, resulting in the bills being dropped by Congress. While there are no current plans for future blackouts, the community remains vigilant in advocating for their values and principles.
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Wikipedia blacked out!

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

I think the entire PF community might have something to say about/against this!
 
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FizixFreak said:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page

I think the entire PF community might have something to say about/against this!
Have you not noticed the notice at the top of every page?
 

1. What is the Wikipedia blackout?

The Wikipedia blackout is a temporary shutdown of the online encyclopedia, where visitors are unable to access any content on the site. This is done as a form of protest against certain policies or actions that the community disagrees with.

2. Why did Wikipedia go on blackout?

Wikipedia went on blackout in response to the proposed legislation known as the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect Intellectual Property Act (PIPA) in the United States. The community believed that these laws would harm the free and open nature of the internet.

3. How did the Wikipedia community react to the blackout?

The Wikipedia community was overwhelmingly supportive of the blackout, with many editors and volunteers participating in the protest. Many also took to social media to spread awareness about the issue and encourage others to join in the blackout.

4. What impact did the Wikipedia blackout have?

The Wikipedia blackout had a significant impact, with over 4 million people signing a petition against the proposed legislation and many influential organizations and individuals expressing their support for the protest. As a result, the bills were eventually dropped by the US Congress.

5. Are there any plans for future Wikipedia blackouts?

While there are no current plans for future blackouts, the Wikipedia community has shown that they are not afraid to take a stand against policies that threaten the freedom of information on the internet. They will continue to monitor and advocate for issues that align with their values and principles.

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