How long do you think this site has?

[Zundfolge]

As of about 6 minutes ago, the US Department of Commerce has released its control over ICANN. The internet is now "in the hands of the world" ... I give it less than 10 days until the United Nations takes control of ICANN and the shutdown of the alternative media will begin then, before our election even.

[Kraven251]

probably nothing will happen, based on what I have seen out of our own .gov, they were more of a threat to this site than anything else

[Great-Kazoo]

Doesn't matter. The people who know people, who know people on this site is YUGEEEEE. You can put out the candle, but you can't put out the flame.

[jhood001]

As of about 6 minutes ago, the US Department of Commerce has released its control over ICANN. The internet is now "in the hands of the world" ... I give it less than 10 days until the United Nations takes control of ICANN and the shutdown of the alternative media will begin then, before our election even.

While I don't agree with the change, I'll bet you $500 that you're wrong. We won't see any permanent shutdowns anytime soon (my bet applies through 2018 if you want to take it).

Of course, if your post carried a certain element of 'tongue in cheek'; I would give it a 2/10 rating.

1/10 because your post was well written.
2/10 because I LOVE tin-foil.

[CS1983]

As long as people have internet access, there will be a free exchange of ideas and information. There are ways to get around things being blocked.

[Grant H.]

As long as people have internet access, there will be a free exchange of ideas and information. There are ways to get around things being blocked.

While this is true, the number of people in society that can actually get around things being blocked is surprisingly low.

I deal with a HUGE number of people that are considered "tech savvy" but in reality, they are nearly tech illiterate.

I also agree with JHood. I don't see any major changes happening in the near future.

[cfortune]

.onion ?

[jhood001]

.onion ?

Probably worse. The 'Onion', while having a clear bias in its' leanings, at least recognizes itself as a satire site.

There are plenty of other sites and channels that are pushing this as if it is real/possible/inevitable etc.

I'm not sure which is worse.

Imagine the shit-storm that would occur if the 'UN' shut down a bunch of sites... over-night, that fed this country. Regardless of political beliefs, the outrage and response would be BEYOND overwhelming.

::Waves hand:: This isn't the Red Dawn scenario you are hoping for.

However, if it was: The A-Team would probably come to help you.

[Irving]

I believe it, because apparently the UN has already removed the link explaining what the hell this thread is about.

[BushMasterBoy]

It will last as long as Cyber Command lets it. Constitutional rights are a thing of the past, for the last 40 years. It has been lies and deception from all the administrations.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United..._Cyber_Command