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If you live in the United States, PLEASE take the time to contact your local U.S. Representative (click here to look up using your Zipcode) to ask him or her to VOTE NO on the PROTECT IP / SOPA Act.

CLICK HERE to fill out an easy form letter already written for you. It will be automatically sent to your local Congressperson. All you have to do is fill in your legal name, legal address, and email address! You can also add your own personal message or change the pre-written copy.

 

As a social media consultant and blogger, I urge you to TAKE ACTION TODAY.

 

A Tumblr that aggregates beautiful street-style photos from different photographers? GONE.

 

Inspiration blogs that use copyrighted photos? ADIOS.

 

A personal outfit post where the blogger links to a soundbyte of music she was inspired by? DISAPPEARED.

 

The ramifications are endless.

 

If you think the government and the entertainment will be “benevolent” and only prosecute the massive internet piracy hosts that the bill claims to target, think again. A 12 year old was sued by the music industry – RIAA – for downloading a few songs. This new bill would allow the federal government and corporations to sue EVERY SINGLE FASHION BLOGGER who has ever posted a single unauthorized photo, video clip, or soundbyte.

 

TODAY IS THE DAY TO TELL YOUR CONGRESSPERSON TO VOTE NO.