__/ [ canadafred ] on Sunday 13 August 2006 15:32 \__
> Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>> http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=33651
>>
>> UK MPs slam "immoral" Microsoft, Google, Yahoo stance
>>
>> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4787917.stm
>>
>> Web firms criticised over China
>>
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>> | Net firms have been criticised by UK MPs for "collaborating" with
>> | state censorship of the web in China
>> `----
>
> "Government regulations prohibit the use of the internet for a variety
> of activities, which include "harming the honor or the interests of the
> nation", "disrupting national policies on religion, propagating evil
> cults and feudal superstitions" and "inciting illegal assemblies,
> associations, marches, demonstrations, or gatherings that disturb
> social order."
>
>
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200506/cmselect/cmfaff/860/86008.htm#a43
>
> None of the major search engine has a place in these kinds of political
> messes; they are already too powerful and too wealthy for my likings. I
> just don't understand why the search engines cannot be satisfied with
> the degree of chaos that they have already caused in the populace.
*Gasp* Look what I've just found...
http://www.linuxinsider.com/rsstory/52325.html
Collaborative Encyclopedia Shut Down in China
Xinhua Financial News
08/13/06 4:00 AM PT
So no Wikipedia and no Chinese Wiki-based Encyclopedia either. Speaking about
freedom of speech and expression (or lack thereof)... nanny-confined
education instead.
Best wishes,
Roy
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