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Facebook opposes SOPA and PIPA, said Zuckerberg

Deepanker Verma January 18, 2012 Internet

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Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook is also against the SOPA and PIPA

Today, Protest against SOPA and PIPA was the hot topic on the internet. Many websites were black to protest against SOPA and PIPA. Wikipedia, WordPress.org, Mozilla, firefox and Google has shown their protest against the act by joining the blackout force. Now the facebook has also joined the anti-SOPA team.

Also Read: Google joins Anti-SOPA protest by censoring logo

Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg posted on facebook,”The internet is the most powerful tool we have for creating a more open and connected world. We can’t let poorly thought out laws get in the way of the internet’s development. Facebook opposes SOPA and PIPA, and we will continue to oppose any laws that will hurt the internet.”
“The world today needs political leaders who are pro-internet. We have been working with many of these folks for months on better alternatives to these current proposals. I encourage you to learn more about these issues and tell your congressmen that you want them to be pro-internet,” he added.
He has also given a link to the page of FacebookDC where something about SOPA has been posted.

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About the Author: Deepanker Verma

Deepanker Verma is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of TechloMedia. He holds Engineering degree in Computer Science and has over 15 years of experience in the technology sector. Deepanker bridges the gap between complex engineering and consumer electronics. He is also a a known Security Researcher acknowledged by global giants including Apple, Microsoft, and eBay. He uses his technical background to rigorously test gadgets, focusing on performance, security, and long-term value.