English Wikipedia will shut down for a day in protest against SOPA

Just half an hour ago, on the English Wikipedia , the largest survey of participants in its history ended ; 1800 people took part in it, and the vast majority supported the shutdown of the English section for a day in protest against SOPA and PIPA.

The main question was whether to disable the site in the United States or around the world; as a result, the second option was chosen. January 18, at 9 hours Moscow time, the English Wikipedia will suspend its work for 24 hours. Only a page with the text of the protest, articles about SOPA and PIPA, as well as a page explaining why these bills are bad, and a script that will help residents of the United States find the contact details of their congressman will be available.

Sections in other languages ​​will remain available, however many (including Russian) plan to place a banner in solidarity with the English section.