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SOPA drops controversial DNS blocking provision
Lamar Smith, the Texas Representative behind the much-debated “Stop Online Piracy Act,” has agreed to remove a controversial provision of the bill that would force internet service providers block access to foreign websites accused of hosting copyrighted materials. This recent change eliminates one of the most contentious elements of the legislation, which could have blocked access to online game content or communities accused of violating copyright law. In its current state, the bill still allows …
