The Chinese model of an internet that allows economic growth but not free speech or privacy is growing in popularity, from a handful of countries five years ago to dozens of governments today picked by killerbean 1 year ago

Amazing revelations have emerged regarding already existing government plans to overhaul the way the Internet functions in order to apply much greater restrictions and control over the web. picked by carguy4life 2 weeks ago

In the Soviet era, censorship was simple and complete. An official censor vetted every word and image that appeared in the media. The current system of censorship is more complex, more dangerous and harder to expose. picked by unknown 7 months ago

From 375 B.C. to the 21st century... instances in history where music was forbidden and censored. picked by domeafavor 1 year ago

Today Wikileaks released over 120 censored photos and videos of the Tibet uprising and has called on bloggers around the world to help drive the footage through the Chinese internet censorship regime -- the so called "Great Firewall of China". picked by deepcleanfun 5 months ago

A photographer from Iceland wrote a post on Flickr on the fact that a London-based company stole and sold photos she had posted on Flickr. People commented in support. Flickr's response? The post was removed. picked by kissmenow 1 year ago

China plans to tighten controls on Internet blogs and webcasts in a response to new technologies that have allowed citizens to avoid government censorship efforts. There are currently over 50 people "rotting" in prison for such crimes against the state. picked by BrownTrout 1 year ago

Ted Miller, a spokesman for Naral Pro-Choice America, an abortion rights group, said: “The public has a right to know why someone would censor relevant medical information. The Bush administration has politicized science as part of an ideological agenda. So it’s important to know if that occurred here.” picked by dollyllama 5 months ago

He wrote an article that said "Taser this: F*ck Bush" Now the College Repubs have circulated a petition for his resignation.

NOTE: cannot add image for some reason picked by moe 11 months ago

Sony says they will not aid porn producers wishing to use Blu-Ray as a distribution format.
If I was a stock holder in Sony I would be raising cain about the failure of their fiduciary duty in turning down an industry worth $4-$14 billion per year. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Youtube freezes any anti-scientology view counts. picked by latueofstiberty 6 months ago

A number of Muslims are upset that Wikipedia is offending their religious beliefs by including images of Muhammad on his wikipedia page. They have started a petition demanding the removal of the images (created by Muslims). Wikipedia has decided to keep the images on the page. picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago

UGH. picked by moe 11 months ago

I am willing to use my real name when I tell him where he can stick it.... picked by fugazi 5 months ago

Some of the web's more popular "milblogs" (military blogs) are being closed by the government as "security risks." picked by jaxomlotus 2 years ago

British Olympic chiefs are to force athletes to sign a contract promising not to speak out about China's appalling human rights record – or face being banned from travelling to Beijing. picked by ImNotBlue 6 months ago

Indonesia ended its blockade of websites carrying a controversial anti-Islam film and apologized to the public on Friday.

"I openly ask the public's forgiveness for the inconvenience caused over the past few days by the blocking of sites," Nuh told journalists on Friday. picked by 2manyusernames 4 months ago

He wore a T-Shirt that was for a fictitious fishing shop. It said "Master Baiter" on it. So they told him to change it or get the hell off the plane!

We need a "Law" Category! picked by moe 11 months ago

Erica Corder was one of 15 valedictorians of her high school. During her 30-second speech, she chose to talk about her faith in Jesus. The school freaked out and she was denied a diploma unless she apologized to the community for her outrageous behavior. She is now suing the school district. picked by 2manyusernames 12 months ago

They say the book - based on a true story of two male penguins in Central Park Zoo raising a chick - should be removed from an elementary school library. picked by Wingnut 2 years ago