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The Internet Power Grab

Posted by timothy on from the grabby-grabby dept.

Maple Syrup writes: "Fast Company has an interesting article written by John Ellis about the power shift on the Internet, as large corporate interests use political means to take over what had been a populist medium. The most interesting material comes at the end: 'There are no grass-roots efforts on the Web. The Internet army, which is enormous, hasn't been engaged or conscripted.'"

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  1. There is indeed a grassroots opposition... by casio282 · · Score: 5, Informative

    ...and it's called the Electronic Frontier Foundation.

    They are currently active in fighting the DMCA and Fritz Hollings' efforts regarding the CBDTPA, and lots more worthwhile stuff. I'd recommend you check out their site and get involved in any way you can...

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    :wq