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Microsoft Censoring Blogs on MSN China

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the not-a-surprise-folks dept.

jdfox writes "The BBC is reporting that Microsoft is censoring blogs on MSN China. The words 'freedom', 'democracy' and 'demonstration' are reportedly among the words being blocked. But the article also points out that Microsoft is not the first corporation to censor content when the Chinese government requests it." Slashdot covered this story a few days ago too.

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  1. Dupe...with a twist. by TripMaster+Monkey · · Score: 5, Informative


    This story is a dupe....reported previously as "Microsoft Bans 'Democracy' for China's Web Users" on Saturday, June 11th.

    Dupes are nothing new here, but the following is what really boggles me...

    From TFS:


    Slashdot covered this story a few days ago too.


    Um...OK...if you know it's a dupe, why is it still being re-reported?
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  2. l33t l00ph0le? by AtariAmarok · · Score: 5, Funny
    "The words 'freedom', 'democracy' and 'demonstration' "

    Yes, but what of fr33d0m, d3m0cracy, and dem0nstrat1on?

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  3. If they had any morality... by Viol8 · · Score: 5, Insightful

    ..they'd simply pull out of the Chinese market.
    But whats human rights and freedom when theres
    market share and online presence at stake. Right?

  4. OB Simpsons by PaxTech · · Score: 5, Funny

    "On this site in 1989, nothing happened." - Tianenmen Square plaque

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    All movements for social change begin as missions, evolve into businesses, and end up as rackets.
  5. So? by failure-man · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Yeah, that's pretty shitty, but I wouldn't say it's Microsoft's fault. If they want to do business in China they have to comply with Chinese law. Chinese law's kinda oppressive. News at 11.