Protestors of SOPA and PIPA believed that they would lead to the closure of library websites .
We need a cited source , can anyone find a good example to add ? -- > Perceived consequences included serious undermining of free speech on the Internet , devastation of the internet 's communities , and widespread closure and chilling of websites , particularly those including user-created content or organizations such as libraries providing reference information .
Protests against SOPA and PIPA