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A reporter's laptop shows the Wikipedia blacked out opening page in Brussels January 18, 2012. (Yves Herman)
A reporter's laptop shows the Wikipedia blacked out opening page in Brussels January 18, 2012. (Yves Herman)

BLACKOUT

Wikipedia blackout prompts Twitter cries of 'help' Add to ...

Students were the most vocal in their reaction to Wikipedia's blackout, which was in protest over moves by the U.S. Congress to curb piracy.