Showing posts with label internet freedom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label internet freedom. Show all posts

Monday, August 2, 2010

YouTube banned by Russian court


Court in Khabarovsk region orders internet provider Rosnet to lock YouTube over ultra-nationalist video. Read more here.

By AllOfUs

Monday, February 22, 2010

Are we loosing our chance to freedom


Where is the Internet going? It must stay open, neutral!



From AllOFUs

Iran Limits Internet Use

"Social networking sites were shut down in Iran after protesters used these sites to coordinate rallies and get news out about government action. Elizabeth Palmer reports."

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The Chinese government recognizes the potential of Internet technology and shots down social networking sites during the Tiananmen anniversary.



To Shut Off Tiananmen Talk, China Disrupts Sites
By MICHAEL WINES and ANDREW JACOBS (June 2, 2009)


The question is for how long do they think they can get away with it? During the Renascence, the catholic church was cracking down on printed books and their vendors. They feared that by having access to information, to new ideas, the people will wake up and rebel against their authority. I still don't understand why these guys in power never get it? After all they are supposed to be the smart ones, the ones that shape and manage our society...



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