Is the watch on piracy more strict because of the news and word about SOPA?
Yes. The watch on piracy is more strict because the word about SOPA. SOPA is a bill introduced by Lamar S. Smith (R-TX) to expand the ability of US law enforcement to fight online trafficking in copyrighted intellectual property & counterfeit goods.
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About SOPA
The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) is a bill that introduced by Texas Republican Lamar S. Smith in the United States House of Representatives on October 26, 2011. This highly controversial bill, if made into law, would heavily restrict the freedom of information on the internet due to strict enforcement of copyright laws. Over 7000 websites including Wikipedia, Google, and Reddit all protested SOPA and its sister bill PIPA on January 18, 2012.
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