Sorry what?! I was in Australia and even from here it was obvious it was happening. Maybe go back refresh your mind on old HN posts. Sorry not meaning to be rude but the digital protests of the day were very significant. Lots of media coverage and site blackouts and banners and average punters waking up to the interruption. Stacks was going on. You can even watch Internets Own Boy doco where it’s covered.
having lived through that period and relying on the internet to do my day job i didn’t notice.
also if you look at the history of the bill, there is no mention of public opinion at all. They shelved the bill due to lack of agreement.
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