Blocking of critical websites a warning to other sites
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1)Blocking of critical websites a warning to other sites
2)Kl-suspends-permits-of-2-edge-business-papers
For the J1classes whom we discussed the qn below, here is an excellent recent example that illustrates the point on censorship and its futility.....
By purporting to report the 'truth' to the people (i.e. fulfilling its watchdog role), the Sarawak Report website has been blocked and The Edge newspaper is now in trouble with the authorities for spreading malicious untruths that threaten to undermine national stability and engaging in political sabotage ....
Excerpt from second link above regarding futility of censoring traditional media:
In the age of online news and social media, it is difficult to see how the suspension of The Edge will be effective.
Qn: Is there any point in censorship in the modern world today?
1)Blocking of critical websites a warning to other sites
2)Kl-suspends-permits-of-2-edge-business-papers
For the J1classes whom we discussed the qn below, here is an excellent recent example that illustrates the point on censorship and its futility.....
By purporting to report the 'truth' to the people (i.e. fulfilling its watchdog role), the Sarawak Report website has been blocked and The Edge newspaper is now in trouble with the authorities for spreading malicious untruths that threaten to undermine national stability and engaging in political sabotage ....
Excerpt from second link above regarding futility of censoring traditional media:
In the age of online news and social media, it is difficult to see how the suspension of The Edge will be effective.
Qn: Is there any point in censorship in the modern world today?
posted by Dark Shadow | 1:51 PM
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