Congress is currently debating the Stop Online Piracy Act, an effort  to stem copyright violations through federal legislation. But do lawmakers and American citizens, really understand what SOPA’s effect will be if passed?

Here are five things to know about the controversial bill as Tumblr takes a stand for “Web Censorship Day,” including how its vague language and encouragement of censorship could create online monopolies and how it will change sites like Google and services like PayPal.

via SOPA Should Be Stopped: 5 Things To Know About the Controversial Bill – Entertainment & Stars.