Even if you're right and SOPA doesn't apply to youtube (that I doubt) The most important take away message is that it doesn't matter if the site is illegal It is sufficient that some copyright-holder thinks it is illegal.
Of cause large corporations will make deals behind the scene or battle in court and their sites will continue to operate. It is similar to software patent situation.
Effectively SOPA is a tool to shutdown any site with a user-generated content at any time. Companies can use it to crush their competitors; government -- to stifle political dissent.
Of cause large corporations will make deals behind the scene or battle in court and their sites will continue to operate. It is similar to software patent situation.
Effectively SOPA is a tool to shutdown any site with a user-generated content at any time. Companies can use it to crush their competitors; government -- to stifle political dissent.