knoppixReligious orgs abusing copyright to unmask critics is terrifying, especially when “disfellowshipping” can nuke someone’s whole social life. 🧩
EFF is defending an anonymous Jehovah’s Witness who built a research/archive site, arguing their work is fair use and DMCA subpoenas can’t be a shortcut to crush dissent. 🛡️
🔗 https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/03/copyright-bullying-vs-religious-freedom-0
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Copyright Bullying vs. Religious Freedom
The government should not help a religious institution to punish or deter members from inquiring about their faith. Yet, once again, the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society is trying to use flimsy copyright claims to exploit the special legal tools available to copyright owners in order to unmask...