by Lisa Bevan
6. February 2012 04:20
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Many of us wondered on Tuesday the reason for all of the website blackouts. Businesses all over the country began to protest online against Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and PIPA. SOPA is a proposed bill to prevent copyright infringement by restricting access to certain sites that host or facilitate the trading of pirated content. The main companies aimed to stop with the bill are those overseas. Although good in intent, tech companies and others feel the vague language of the bill could have unforeseen affects on business. A violation could main government penalty, even your website being shut down. With a dependence on online sales and customer usage, this could leave companies gasping for air. |
YouTube, which has millions of user-uploaded videos published, can be tremendously affected. If any illegal activity occurs on their website, it would black out immediately. It's gone. Business types like these can lose users, and put pressure on them to handle tedious censor control.
Many companies have protested the bills via online, however, some businesses took their protest further. NY Tech Meetup, a local networking company, protested yesterday wanting desired results from their congressman, US Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, right outside their offices. Protest organizer Nate Westheimer said, "We're here to make sure our senators know that the New York tech community, which employs tens of thousands of people, really will not take no for an answer." "The provisions that are being suggested right now would undermine the way the Internet works." Other live protests took place around the country yesterday, such as Seattle and San Francisco as well. Congress is looking now to satisfy supporters and opposers.
SOPA and PIPA can affect your business, mainly your source of driving sales, which is your website. Whether a corporation or large business, e-commerce has proven to be key for business growth. Similarly, the delivery of your products can affect your business. Courier Service like AQuickDelivery assists large corporations and small businesses deliver their products to their end customers. With quick implementation and low cost to start up scheduled delivery services, this Atlanta courier can keep your business moving in the midst of proposed bills that could affect your business online.
References: 1.18.12, Julianne Pepitone and Laurie Segall, CNNMoney, SOPA and PIPA protest hits the streets in New York
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