HELL yeah let's do this!

[gelbes_gilatier]

Originally posted by morgandawn at Seems I Am Not The Only One.... and found at afteriwake

......who feels the need to take a break from an increasingly dysfunctional relationship.


Original image and campaign source: reddit.

Edited to add my own thoughts (not part of the original reddit call for action):  And if you do not feel like taking a total break and perhaps want just a trial separation or couple's counseling, then perhaps consider Black March Lite 2.0 = spend, but spend money on those content creators and independent retailers who came out against SOPA/PIPA.  And tell them why you're buying their products in March.  There are many of them.

And for those who favor the more targeted boycott, you can find info  here.  But no matter which,  you can participate and you can tailor your level of participation.  We have the tools, the will and the strength to take a stand.


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Black March - Thursday March 1st 2012 to Saturday March 31st 2012
With the continuing campaigns for internet-censoring litigation such as SOPA and PIPA, and the closure of sites like Megaupload under allegations of 'piracy' and 'conspiracy' the time has come to take a stand against music, film, and media companies' lobbyists.
The only way is to hit them where it hurts.
Their profit margins.
March 2012 is the end of the First Quarter in economic reports world wide.
Do not buy a single record. Do not download a single song, legally or illegally. Do not go to see a single film in cinemas, or download a copy. Do not buy a DVD in the stores. Do not buy a videogame. Do not buy a single book or magazine.
Wait the four weeks to buy them in April: see a film later, etc... Holding out for just four weeks, maximum, will leave a gaping hole in media companies profits for the first quarter, an economic hit which will in turn be observed by governments world wide as stocks and shares will blip from a large enough loss of incomes. This action will give a statement of intent:
"We will not tolerate the Media Industries' lobbying for legislation that will censor the internet."

Comments

[pingulotta.livejournal.com]

This is a wonderful idea, I'm game!
(And I'll steal it, I think... this certainly isn't something that just concerns LiveJournal users ;))

[tinyshinysuka.livejournal.com]

Great idea. Hope the big majors take a good hit, they are truly taking too much power. As a music addict it will be hard to resist :)

[falcon-horus.livejournal.com]

Underworld Awakening will be released on MARCH 14 - there's no chance in hell I'm waiting yet another two weeks to watch the film that was released in the US last week.

[/end rant]

Anyway... I think this is a noble idea - however whether the execution will be succesful remains to be seen. For the sake of the campaign, I shall promise to keep my expenses and downloading to a minimum.