In an important act to make sure people realise that not every creator is pro-SOPA, a group of creatives have published an open letter to the United States Congress, and just one day before the planned SOPA Blackout. Their letter outlines their concerns with the SOPA and PROTECT IP Bills and how it may affect their use of the internet to make connect with fans and make a living. We, the undersigned, are musicians, actors, directors, authors, and producers. We make our livelihoods with the artistic works we create. We are also Internet users. We are writing to express our serious concerns regarding the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA) and the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). As creative professionals, we experience copyright infringement on a very…
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