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Selasa, 17 Januari 2012

What Will You Do Without Wikipedia? [OPEN THREAD]

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Wikipedia, Reddit, and other websites will go offline on Wednesday in protest of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA).

While Reddit’s blackout was announced more than a week ago, Wikipedia is a newcomer, and perhaps the most high profile website participating. The English version of the site receives around 25 million visitors every day. Founder Jimmy Wales announced Monday in a series of tweets that his site would go offline to protest the bills.

These sites offer troves of information and have becoming integral parts of people’s daily habits. This got us thinking: what will people do instead of surfing Wikipedia or Reddit? Whether you’re looking forward to a day of unrivaled productivity or already going through advance withdrawal, let us know in the comments.

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Other major tech companies such as Google, Facebook, and Twitter have all spoken out against the bills, though they have not agreed to participate in the protest. Most recently, Google announced that it will include a link on its homepage where users will be able to learn more about SOPA.

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