Russian-language Wikipedia is preparing to strike

Tomorrow, on July 10, 2012, the already discussed bill No. 89417-6 is to be discussed by State Duma deputies in the second reading. Accepting these norms directly threatens many peaceful and useful resources, including Wikipedia . And tomorrow, probably, anyone who turns to the Russian-language section of this electronic encyclopedia instead of the expected information will see the text of the petition, compiled by the editors.



This afternoon, July 9, 2012, a survey was initiated among the registered editors of ru.wikipedia, which should end at half past eleven. Judging by the dynamics of the discussion, the initiative to redirect from the pages of the project to a special informational message from 00:00 Tuesday to 00:00 Wednesday will be supported by the community.



In a similar way, the English-language Wikipedia in January and the Italian section in October last year drew attention to the issues of censorship in the network.



Note. Some links may stop working at midnight.

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UPD 23:30 Survey completed. Preparing summing up.

UPD2 00:00 There is no lock. The result is still not summed up. The survey discussion page discusses the initiative and procedural aspects.

UPD3 Summing up the survey, as well as determining the time and date of the start of the action, was postponed an hour later.

UPD4 Ready to press release action . Appeared the first responses in the press .

UPD5 01:00 The total is summed up. Strike

UPD6 For the most curious and impatient copies of the survey and discussion on the dropbox .

UPD7 Mobile version is still working.

UPD8 Two.ch (2ch.so) joined the action.

UPD9 The Minister of Communications and Mass Media does not support, but he acknowledged an important signal to improve the law.

UPD10 In addition to the request for the dissemination of information, an appeal on behalf of the editors of the Russian-language Wikipedia encourages everyone to personally address the deputies. The simple procedure is described in detail here on Habré.