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22nd of December, 2011
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The internet thrives on the free-flow of ideas and the passage of those ideas from place to place. Protect IP seeks to curb that flow, and gives the entertainment industry the power to do it. It would give these private corporations the power to shut down any website that directly or indirectly promotes pirating or copyright infringement. So, that cover video your 9-year-old cousin posted of her favorite Justin Beiber song is a violation, the photo of Seth Rogen you posted on Facebook for doppleganger week crosses the line, and the gif from last week’s Big Bang Theory on your tumblr breaks the law. These websites can be shut down, sued, or have all of their US-based advertisement cancelled. New start-ups as well as old social networking favorites could be seriously crippled by this legislation.
On top of all that, there is a serious flaw in the execution. This bill will only affect the DNS for each site, still allowing access to anyone who types in the IP address. It won’t stop piracy, but it will harm websites that the government feels are not filtering links to pirated material well enough.
We do think that copyright infringement is wrong, but this level of censorship is not the answer. Protect IP creates more problems than it solves. Please consider signing the official petition against the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), sending an e-mail, or making a phone call to your local politicians. These links make it fast and easy to make your voice heard.
The internet is a place to hear and be heard. Don’t let Protect IP take that away.
18th of November, 2011
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Small Business Saturday
For some of us, November 26 is an extra recovery day from eating too much turkey. For others, it means waking up at the break of dawn [again] to celebrate Target’s Two-Day Sale. But what it should mean for all of us, is the perfect opportunity to support our local economy!
November 26, 2011 is “Small Business Saturday”, a day dedicated to the small businesses of America. Over 2 million people have friended Small Business Saturday’s Facebook page and even major corporations like FedEx, American Express, and Google are showing their support.
American Express launched a campaign to get consumers to “shop small” during Thanksgiving weekend. Whether you’re a business owner or a consumer, Small Business Saturday is more than just a shopping event; it’s a way of acting on our commitment to the small business in America. You can help show your support by pledging to make a purchase at your favorite shop!
As a small business ourselves, We Make Nice Websites knows how important local support is and we’re grateful for all of the opportunities we’ve received in our 2 years of business. Most of our clients are also small businesses too, making us extra thankful that we’re able to collaborate together and help make a difference in Rochester.
Please show your support for all of the hard working folks in our community and buy something local on Small Business Saturday!
20th of May, 2011
RYP Social
So lately, I’ve been going to the RYP socials and have found myself becoming a regular at the events. For those of you who don’t know, RYP (Rochester Young Professionals) is an organization stated to help improve the careers, the social life, and character of their 3,000+ members. The RYP events are a success because the board of directors consistently selects good bars and restaurants to host the events. They leave the rules up to the people who attend the event, which mainly consists of drinking and a fair deal of “professional” mingling. At one of the last events, gregarious socialite and current President of RYP, Steve Vogt, told me they were in need of a sponsor for the next social being held at Bistro 135. He asked if I would be interested in having We Make Nice Websites be the sponsor for the night. I agreed before he even finished his sentence.
8th of July, 2010
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Josh and I are on MAD MEN this season! Seriously. We are! Watch this trailer.
