The European Parliament will vote Wednesday on legislation that some argue could change the internet as we know it. The proposed law, Article 13, would require large platforms like Facebook and Reddit to scan content before it's posted online and take down material they think could be stolen. That means memes, which often use pictures that are subject to copyright, could be targeted, the Independent reports. In an open letter to the president of the European Parliament, tech experts and prominent figures -- including World Wide Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee and Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales -- said Article 13 presented an "imminent threat" to the future of the internet."By requiring Internet platforms to perform automatic filtering all of the content that their users upload, Article 13 takes an unprecedented step towards the transformation of the Internet from an open platform for sharing and innovation, into a tool for the automated surveillance and control of its users," the letter states.Authors of the letter also wrote that they doubt the legality of Article 13, saying it goes against the European Charter of Fundamental Rights. David Kaye, a UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression also published a letter online, which outlined his concern that Article 13 would lead to censorship. A spokesperson for the European Parliament didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
North America > Anywhere elseFuck the rest of this world with a ten foot pole
Quote from: Decimator Omega on June 22, 2018, 10:31:52 AMNorth America > Anywhere elseFuck the rest of this world with a ten foot poleNet neutrality no longer important to you?
Should I remind you about school shootings?
Do you need to be reminded of maple syrup and hockey?
I have to agree. I seek a political asylum.
Glendale is a shithole
I really hope Putin and Trump destroys the EU.
Watched a video on Article 13.So memes are the only thing that's a threat? Welp, if that passes guess Chally's meme thread is done.This is still fucking retarded, but what the fuck can I do? Aside from saying fuck the EU.
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Quote from: challengerX on June 22, 2018, 04:40:11 PMGlendale is a shitholeAla Akbar land is a real shithole, which is where you're from.