Thursday, April 20, 2006

The Internet - a channel to the freedom of speech?

Few months after the big scandal involving big search engines in sharing customers' details in asia, more and more stories appear, creating a feeling of the Internet as a source allowing for more of an open-minded and free expression for people in these countries. The Internet is serving as a shelter and a source of liberalization for some silenced opinions in conservative countries. yet, with the level of stories about governments arresting Internet users in these countries growing, there is also a question of how much should Internet providers allow for these opinions to be heard, knowing that they might serve as a cause for legal acts. As an example, Skype has recently restricted the chat option on its platform in China, preventing users from posting 'wrong' expressions...

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