Digital Economy Bill

Del Lardo · 17-03-2010, 14:37

Peter Mandelson is rushing to force the Digital Economy Bill into law before the General Election. The draconian law is opposed by industry experts, internet service providers (like TalkTalk and BT), web giants including Google, Yahoo and Ebay and even the British Library. Despite all this opposition, the Government is trying to rush it through quietly just before the election without proper debate – without a chance for us to voice our opposition. Email your MP now and urge them to stop the government rushing this law through.

There’s plenty to oppose in the Digital Economy Bill, it gives the government the ability to disconnect millions. Schools, libraries and businesses could see their connection cut if their pupils, readers of customers infringe any copyright. But one group likes it, the music industry. In a leaked memo a few days ago they admitted the only way to get the bill through would be to rush it through without a real parliamentary debate. Let’s stop that happening.

Click on linky to write to your MP now urging them to stop the Government rushing the bill through. It’ll take you less than 2 minutes.
http://www.38degrees.org.uk/page/spe...tremeinternetl

LeperousDust · 17-03-2010, 17:18

Good Link, done

They should give you an address as well easily, i would have printed out my letter and snail mailed it as well. The more they get buried in letters of complaint the more likely they are to act

Del Lardo · 17-03-2010, 17:55

Pretty sure that if you Google your MPs name their address will pop up.

LeperousDust · 17-03-2010, 17:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Del Lardo

Pretty sure that if you Google your MPs name their address will pop up.

Almost certainly, i just mean if they added one more option for that to be there automatically and let you print off a ready letter it might make even more of a difference, you see where i'm coming from?

Desmo · 17-03-2010, 18:10

Done

Burble · 17-03-2010, 18:15

I filled the form in and send the email about an hour ago and just had a call from my MP (he had my phone number from when he arranged tickets for Tink and I to have a tour of Big Ben) to say he shares my concerns and will address them with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.

Del Lardo · 17-03-2010, 18:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeperousDust

Almost certainly, i just mean if they added one more option for that to be there automatically and let you print off a ready letter it might make even more of a difference, you see where i'm coming from?

Makes sense, could be worth pinging them an e-mail to suggest it.

Zirax · 17-03-2010, 19:08

I've written to mine, can't imagine it will do much though.

Del Lardo · 17-03-2010, 19:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zirax

I've written to mine, can't imagine it will do much though.

It should have more of an effect than those useless petitions on the number10 website but I must admit that I am not holding my breath given the governments record of ignoring the electorate.

Zirax · 17-03-2010, 19:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Del Lardo

It should have more of an effect than those useless petitions on the number10 website but I must admit that I am not holding my breath given the governments record of ignoring the electorate.

True

Quote:

I treat emails in the same way as letters, faxes and telephone messages and respond to them all as quickly as possible by post.

It's not looking good, IT must scare Mr Burns. Still, I shall give the man a chance before passing judgement.

17-03-2010, 14:37	#1
Del Lardo Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge Posts: 2,539	Digital Economy Bill Peter Mandelson is rushing to force the Digital Economy Bill into law before the General Election. The draconian law is opposed by industry experts, internet service providers (like TalkTalk and BT), web giants including Google, Yahoo and Ebay and even the British Library. Despite all this opposition, the Government is trying to rush it through quietly just before the election without proper debate – without a chance for us to voice our opposition. Email your MP now and urge them to stop the government rushing this law through. There’s plenty to oppose in the Digital Economy Bill, it gives the government the ability to disconnect millions. Schools, libraries and businesses could see their connection cut if their pupils, readers of customers infringe any copyright. But one group likes it, the music industry. In a leaked memo a few days ago they admitted the only way to get the bill through would be to rush it through without a real parliamentary debate. Let’s stop that happening. Click on linky to write to your MP now urging them to stop the Government rushing the bill through. It’ll take you less than 2 minutes. http://www.38degrees.org.uk/page/spe...tremeinternetl

17-03-2010, 17:18	#2
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	Good Link, done They should give you an address as well easily, i would have printed out my letter and snail mailed it as well. The more they get buried in letters of complaint the more likely they are to act __________________

17-03-2010, 18:10	#5
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Done __________________

17-03-2010, 17:55	#3
Del Lardo Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge Posts: 2,539	Pretty sure that if you Google your MPs name their address will pop up.

17-03-2010, 18:15	#6
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	I filled the form in and send the email about an hour ago and just had a call from my MP (he had my phone number from when he arranged tickets for Tink and I to have a tour of Big Ben) to say he shares my concerns and will address them with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.

17-03-2010, 19:08	#8
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	I've written to mine, can't imagine it will do much though.