10% PacNW

Five (5) years ago today I arrived in Portland w/the final load of stuff and the kittenheads Fargo & Havana (now departed). Tomorrow's when I'd planned to celebrate my Hive-aversary, as 3/21 marks the first full day of living here in the PacNW, but I've got a smile on today as well.

THIS is Home. I am pleased. I've met lotsa great people, and hope to meet s'more, as well as get to know more locals better. The Hive's a fine place to live. Eventually I'll buy my own place, but not right now. (Mebbe tomorrow ;-)

This's also the 2nd longest I've lived in any one place. The Santa Monica apartment right before moving here was my longest by far, at over 11 years, from 12/95-03/07. Heck, I lived somewhere different in 08/95, 09/95, 10/95, 11/95, and 12/95, so thank goodness for some living stability finally!

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All U.S. Internet Providers will be policing downloads by July 12, 2012

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Please repost this? I have never begged for one of my posts to be boosted. I am just so worried for my friends and want you to know.

According to this article, dated March 15, 2012:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/webnews/major-isps-turn-into-copyright-police-by-july-says-riaa/

"File-sharers, beware: By July 12, major US Internet service providers (ISPs) will voluntarily begin serving as copyright police for the entertainment industry, according to Cary Sherman, chief executive of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The so-called “six-strikes” plan is said to be one of the most effective anti-piracy efforts ever established in the US."

The article goes on to give details. After six notices, internet providers will decide to throttle a person's internet speed, or cut it off altogether. I don't know if they will crack down on torrents only, or if it is up to the internet provider. I get the sense it is up to the internet provider. So some people could get away with downloading non torrents, while others might get their internet service cut off. I urge you to click it and read, as we all know people who download.

No more downloading eps of your favorite shows for vidding, gifs, or fanfiction art. No more downloading screencaps possibly. I'm so sorry my friends. I don't even know if BT Guard will work to protect you, but I would google it if I were you. It is a professional service that supposedly can protect you from the invasive eyes of your internet provider.

Just, my friends, please make each other aware. Please be aware of the date JULY 12TH. Mark your calendar and double check with your internet provider by then. If you start receiving notices of downloaded activity, this is why. And your internet service could be throttled or cut off.

Fox news confirms this:
http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2012/03/17/us-isps-become-copyright-cops-starting-july-12/

Youtube video explaining this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5OG0R-yS-c

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