HOLY FU- Anonymous is PISSSSSED!
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Whilst I am somewhat sympathetic to the cause (Megaupload held some work that I helped to create, massive community-oriented and totally original work - tactical guides for Warhammer and suchlike, as well as being a great hub for game mods) I still think this is very stupid.
I have always disliked Anonymous - I think they are more trouble than they're worth and keep doing things just because they can, rather than because it is right for the situation - but this time I think they have gone way too far. All I can see this doing is proving to people (both politicians and the public) that government-mandated policies such as SOPA, PIPA, ACTA and so on are absolutely essential, as it would stop such acts. This is what people will remember when criticisms of SOPA/PIPA are raised, and it will stereotype all those who are against the bills as hackers and pirates solely looking to protect their illegal fun/livelihoods. It may even encourage foreign governments (to the USA) to make similar bills.
In short, congratulations Anonymous, you have just done more to make the case for tighter internet regulation/censorship than any politician or lobby group could possibly have ever done.
I have always disliked Anonymous - I think they are more trouble than they're worth and keep doing things just because they can, rather than because it is right for the situation - but this time I think they have gone way too far. All I can see this doing is proving to people (both politicians and the public) that government-mandated policies such as SOPA, PIPA, ACTA and so on are absolutely essential, as it would stop such acts. This is what people will remember when criticisms of SOPA/PIPA are raised, and it will stereotype all those who are against the bills as hackers and pirates solely looking to protect their illegal fun/livelihoods. It may even encourage foreign governments (to the USA) to make similar bills.
In short, congratulations Anonymous, you have just done more to make the case for tighter internet regulation/censorship than any politician or lobby group could possibly have ever done.
Very suspicious indeed...so convenient to.AC10 said:
Ahh well gg everybody, it's been fun, think there's only one thing to say now
Out of the way! I need to get into the internet bunker! I'm bringing alcohol!
OT: Well, anon seems REALLY pissed... Hope they don't go for the Escapist, though they probably won't. DOWN WITH SOPA!
NOT ENOUGH POPCORN! Seriously, I down it by the bucketful.Redlin5 said:
OT: Well, anon seems REALLY pissed... Hope they don't go for the Escapist, though they probably won't. DOWN WITH SOPA!
I can say that you're almost right. A DoS (Denial of Service) is basically a ping or packet flood to one IP address from another single IP address. This causes severe slowdowns in usefulness of that IP address. It isn't people, it's packets.VeneratedWulfen93 said:
A DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack functions much the same way, but on a far larger scale. Instead of one IP address flooding another with packets, think several hundred doing the same flooding of packets to a single IP address. This does the same thing, but it also helps to crash any firewalls that may be in the way.
When they say that 'they've released personal information of former senator blah blah' and all that nonsense, what they've released was already public knowledge, if anyone had the bother to look it up.
Calling Anonymous 'hacktivists' is a bit extreme. Especially since 90% of the 'attackers' don't know they're attacking anyone.
Before I go any further, please note that I am not now, nor have I ever been associated with Anon. These are the things I picked up as an IRCop/Network Admin a long time ago.
Was that sarcastic? If not, this is relevant:Solo-Wing said:
OT: Well, this should be worryingly interesting.
Uhh... Am I the only one here that knows that Anonymous is a group designed to protect us and grief corporations attempting to crush our rights (specifically those related to the internet)?
Tell me someone is paying attention, please. I mean think about it, has the FBI ever really done anything good for you?
Tell me someone is paying attention, please. I mean think about it, has the FBI ever really done anything good for you?
It's not about what the site does, it's about fighting censorship. One site goes down, it sets a precedent that could put any site down...moviedork said:
Wake up.
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BINGO! 4 in a row!!!!
Srsly though: I think that Anon's attack is being viewed (as for now) seperately from SOPA/PIPA's blackout protests.
However, I do agree with other escapists when they say that it's highly suspicious that Megaupload was taken down the day AFTER the protests. Is the government trying to show people "This is how SOPA works? Because it hasn't passed yet (or hopefully at all...) so they should stop over-reaching
Alright this has gone to far. If they people who calls themselves Anonymous actually want to defeat SOPA, they should start by taking down themselves.
I mean Christ, these preposterous hackers will only serve to make it hard for people to view the opposition seriously.
Maybe if people would stop paying attention to their stupid media-stunts, they will disappear.
I mean Christ, these preposterous hackers will only serve to make it hard for people to view the opposition seriously.
Maybe if people would stop paying attention to their stupid media-stunts, they will disappear.