Shakir Husain of Creative Chaos, an internet company based in Karachi, said the ban was unlikely to succeed because it could be easily circumvented through the use of proxy servers.
"By banning this web page, it will just make people more curious. It's pouring petrol on a small fire that could become a lot bigger," he said. "You can't police the internet. The Saudis have tried it, as have other governments, and all have failed. It's a waste of state money."
We need a CIA-led coup to put this dude in power. That's the sanest thing I've heard anyone from that country say in a long time.
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Diogenes of Sinope: "It is not that I am mad, it is only that my head is different from yours."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
Malcolm wrote:It's pouring petrol on a small fire that could become a lot bigger.
I'm constantly amazed at how stupid world leaders are. Time and time again they try to block something they don't like, and time and time again it just makes their problems that much worse.
Blocking access to online media is like poking a bear with a stick. All it does is annoy the bear and - if you keep at it - get you killed.
"ATTENTION: Customers browsing porn must hold magazines with both hands at all times!"
TPRJones wrote:I'm constantly amazed at how stupid world leaders are. Time and time again they try to block something they don't like, and time and time again it just makes their problems that much worse.
Sorry Malcolm didn't even read the article. This stuck out in my mind. Have You been living in America for the last 10/20 years?
In marriage there is always one person right. And the other one is the husband.
"Happy slaves are the worst enemies of freedom." - Marie Von Ebner
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
Malcolm wrote:It's pouring petrol on a small fire that could become a lot bigger.
I'm constantly amazed at how stupid world leaders are. Time and time again they try to block something they don't like, and time and time again it just makes their problems that much worse.
Blocking access to online media is like poking a bear with a stick. All it does is annoy the bear and - if you keep at it - get you killed.
This gives me the mental image of a bunch of petty tyrants doing their best to make sure everyone in their kingdoms only have the correct thoughts.
"Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid."
Malcolm wrote:It's pouring petrol on a small fire that could become a lot bigger.
I'm constantly amazed at how stupid world leaders are. Time and time again they try to block something they don't like, and time and time again it just makes their problems that much worse.
Blocking access to online media is like poking a bear with a stick. All it does is annoy the bear and - if you keep at it - get you killed.
This gives me the mental image of a bunch of petty tyrants doing their best to make sure everyone in their kingdoms only have the correct thoughts.
That worked pretty well for a really long time until modern mass communication became prevalent.
Diogenes of Sinope: "It is not that I am mad, it is only that my head is different from yours."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
TheCatt wrote:You may not be an artist, but you are definitely burning in hell for eternity
I'll be there waiting with a case of beer.
Diogenes of Sinope: "It is not that I am mad, it is only that my head is different from yours."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
TheCatt wrote:You may not be an artist, but you are definitely burning in hell for eternity
I'll be there waiting with a case of beer.
you know it's all Schlitz, right?
If hell's still run by Lucifer, I'll be able to pull some strings. We've been buddies for a bit.
Diogenes of Sinope: "It is not that I am mad, it is only that my head is different from yours."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
If hell's still run by Lucifer, I'll be able to pull some strings. We've been buddies for a bit.
Yeah, I guess I've known you long enough to give you access to my private bar.
"Happy slaves are the worst enemies of freedom." - Marie Von Ebner
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
