Some of you may already know that I've been slightly absent lately, due to my father's recent diagnosis with prostate cancer. As of this post, his surgery is in 4.5 hours and I'm about to get on the road to get to the hospital where it will take place ( Read more... )

Originally posted by wistful_fever at U.S. Petition to prevent ACTA
Originally posted by lk737 at U.S. Petition to prevent ACTA
Kosmonaunt on Tumblr just posted this link to the U.S. Petition to stop ACTA. Here is what was said about it ( Read more... )

Originally posted by de_nugis at To UK Flisties
(Taken most recently from amber1960, slightly adapted.)

If you're from the UK and you believe in freedom of speech and an uncensored interenet, you really need to sign this petition. There are others floating about, but that particular one is the best way to ensure that your voice gets heard. It's hosted on the ( Read more... )

Originally posted by cantarina1 at post
Originally posted by electricdruid at The fiasco continues


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Originally posted by morgandawn at Seems I Am Not The Only One....
......who feels the need to take a break from an increasingly dysfunctional relationship.


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Originally posted by write_light at BAD Internet Laws Heading Your Way

From the flist:


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So, I rarely bug my f-list for things, or even post very much about my personal life. This is a thing of huge importance to me and someone else I love dearly, though, and I'm hoping that I can count on you guys now.

dance_the_code is someone I have cared for very deeply for a very long time. Since the moment we met over fifteen years ago, she has been one of ( Read more... )

Originally posted by deathpixie at Signal Boost: Return of the DDoS
For those wanting to know more about the recent DDoS attacks, yes, it looks like it was the Russian government trying to shut down the dissidents again.

As I said last time, while it's frustrating not to have access, LJ is a lot more than a social network platform. From the article:

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Help Japan Auctions Closing Today


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I am jumping on the bandwagon feet first.


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