the land of mischu

It would be the political equivalent of a nuclear option–possibly drawing retributions from the the influential politicos backing SOPA and Protect IP–but one that could nevertheless be launched in 2012.

“There have been some serious discussions about that,” says Markham Erickson, who heads the NetCoalition trade association. “It has never happened before.”

Visit AmericanCensorship.org to help stop it.

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parislemon:

Following up on yesterday’s news, Verizon has decided not to charge their ridiculous $2 fee to those wanting to pay their bills online or via phone. 

Good save. But I’m with Harry McCracken:

When Verizon says it won’t charge $2 for online payments, it’s saying it’ll get $2 out of you in some less obvious manner. Some victory.

— Harry McCracken (@harrymccracken)

December 30, 2011

With them. This is less a parting shot and more a “we’ll have to find another way” realization. Remember, Verizon IS the company that once relied on income from forced accidental button-presses. They know how to make $2 off you and make it seem like an accident.

matadornetwork:

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