What Is SOPA and Protect IP and Why Can’t I Use My Favorite Sites Today? [VIDEO]

What are the SOPA and Protect IP bills all about? It's got many websites voluntarily shut down out protest to raise awareness of these bills about to be passed. Why are the bills bad for the internet and it's millions of users? Here is a quick video explaining the whole ordeal.

Inform yourself. Learn more about the bill by searching on the internet or by visiting the downed sites such as reddit or wikipedia to get an explanation.