I don't do anything illegal on the internet. If a film, programme or track comes out that I want I wait until I can legally stream or download it. SOPA/PIPA is going to effect a lot more than illegal use of copywrite material.
The things google could be made to exclude aren't just links to illegal downloads. Tutorials on how to use the CAD system I have to use at work show copywrite material but the book for the system isn't in print any more. If google and other search providers can't show those search results I can't do my job for an international company. My job despite the fact that I don't work in the US is good for the US economy and preventing me from doing it will cost the US economy.
Re: can of worms, twist key to open
I don't do anything illegal on the internet. If a film, programme or track comes out that I want I wait until I can legally stream or download it. SOPA/PIPA is going to effect a lot more than illegal use of copywrite material.
The things google could be made to exclude aren't just links to illegal downloads. Tutorials on how to use the CAD system I have to use at work show copywrite material but the book for the system isn't in print any more. If google and other search providers can't show those search results I can't do my job for an international company. My job despite the fact that I don't work in the US is good for the US economy and preventing me from doing it will cost the US economy.