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Turkey's New Far-Reaching Censorship Law

Posted by timothy on from the people-exist-to-serve-the-state dept.

nautical9 writes: "Wired is reporting that Turkey has just passed a law severely limiting freedom of expression. ISP's can be fined astronomical amounts for something as vague as 'airing pessimism.' It also requires new sites to 'apply' to the government for permission to go online. Amazing the lengths some will go to squash anti-government sentiment."

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  1. How different from slashdot? by Joel+Ironstone · · Score: 0, Troll

    Airing pessimistic and anti-linux or pro-DMCA
    comments can incur severe fines. These fines include, but are not limited to, a loss of karma and subsequent reduction in one's personal right to participate in the democratic activity known as moderation.

    1. Re:How different from slashdot? by Zack · · Score: 0, Troll

      I know I shouldn't feed the trolls, but...

      How different from slashdot?

      Slashdot is not the government. Slashdot controls slashot, not every other web site.

      These fines include, but are not limited to, a loss of karma

      If you're that worried about your slashdot Karma, might I suggest seeing a therapist? Or stepping outside?

      subsequent reduction in one's personal right to participate in the democratic activity known as moderation.

      You have no right to be a moderator. End of Discussion.

      You really need to be smacked with a clue by four.