[jarin]

What will happen if these sites are taken down permanently and someone needs to look up the type of snake?

[studentrob]

Then the perpetrator will be the evil one.

I understand your point that only the most extreme action will raise awareness. I don't think we're at that stage yet. Anyone know if there's a vote announced or when the vote would be expected?

[rcavezza]

There is a 0% chance SOPA will lead to Wikipedia or Google being taken down permanently.

[redthrowaway]

No, but it may well lead to increased legal costs for Wikipedia, as well as forcing them to hire people to ensure no copyrighted material is posted (a daunting task on a site that size). Those increased costs could seriously affect their ability to continue to finance themselves through donations.