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Let's see a public statement by the CEO that not only says "we've been removed from a list" but also "we will never support SOPA or any other far-reaching legislation designed to undermine the Internet."

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Honestly, until they shell out for lobbyists to help push through a bill I like, I don't consider them redeemed.

Not even just a bill you like, a bill that doesn't actively hurt many of their present customers and the community as a whole.

GoDaddy's not just the asshole at the party, GoDaddy's the one who's been calling the cops.

...from inside the party.

I agree. I'd want to see some statement about why they've been removed from this list. As of right now, this "press release" doesn't say anything interesting, and seems to have a "grudging" tone.

Additionally, Before I changed my mind about them I'd need to see some statement that shows they understand their users concerns about SOPA and are not just flopping from an unpopular viewpoint. Sadly, I suspect the honest answer to be that they're stance is costing them money.

Way too little, far too late IMO...

> this "press release" doesn't say anything interesting, and seems to have a "grudging" tone.

Indeed. If GoDaddy want to convince people they're sincere, they might try a large donation to the EFF.

The problem is that GoDaddy CEO can issue a statement like that, but the company will go back on it in a jiffy if need be. The company simply has no ethic backbone.

Indeed, they need to atone.

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