As U.S. lawmakers consider new pirate site blocking legislation, the influential Internet Society has issued a stark warning against the practice. Internet Society: A Cautionary Policy BriefThe Internet Society also takes this cautionary approach. In a policy brief (pdf) released this month, Internet Society shares its perspective on site blocking. Internet Society Issues Blocking RecommendationsDespite its continued opposition against IP and DNS blocking, the Internet Society realizes that blocking is now widespread. Before blocking…If any blocking measures (or laws) are implemented, the Internet Society notes that these should be transparent, temporary, and limited in scope.