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At this moment, key decision-makers are meeting in Washington, D.C. in a last-ditch effort to seal the TPP’s Internet censorship plan, so we must act quickly. You have less than 24 hours to help create a positive alternative to this closed-door agreement while there’s still time, and qualify for amazing pro-Internet prizes.
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Right now, unelected bureaucrats are meeting with top negotiators from countries participating in the TPP to try to close the deal in Washington, D.C.1
If they succeed, they’ll make the Internet more expensive, censored, and policed. Internet Service Providers will act as “Internet Police” monitoring our Internet use, censoring content, and removing whole websites.2
You have less than 24 hours to be part of a citizen-driven agreement that ensures we have fair rules for sharing and collaborating online. Be part of this historic positive alternative to the closed-door TPP before it’s too late.
If you take part and share it widely, you will qualify to receive awesome pro-Internet prizes. All you have to do is be one of the top sharers!3 You only have until the end of the day to take part, so check out our amazing crowdsourcing tool today.
Your input is so important. This is a unique opportunity to influence rules that will steer the course of the society we live in – from a closed society where media conglomerates control what you watch and share, to an open society where each of us can reach our fullest potential.
We know you think that’s worth fighting for too.
–Josh, Reilly, Steve, and Thanh, on behalf of your OpenMedia team
P.S., OpenMedia is doing everything we can to amplify your call for 21st century rules for sharing and collaborating online. But we’re a small team, and we’re going to need your help. Please chip in whatever you can today.
P.P.S., The TPP threatens everything we love about the Internet. Over 3.1 million people have already stood together to demand an end to the secrecy, but now it’s time to let them know exactly where we stand. Please add your thoughts today.
Footnotes:
[1] Japan-U.S. TPP talks set for Thursday. Source: The Japan Times.
[2] TPP Creates Legal Incentives For ISPs To Police The Internet. What Is At Risk? Your Rights. Source: Electronic Frontier Foundation.
[3] Wanna see who is leading in the effort to build a strong community behind free expression, and against the TPP’s Internet censorship plans? Check out our free expression leaderboard.
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