Chinese Ban on Wikipedia Prevents Research

An anonymous reader writes "China has banned access to Wikipedia for the third time, outraging students and intellectuals." From the article: "The latest blocking of the website, the third shutdown of the site in China in the past two years, has now continued for more than 10 weeks without any explanation and without any indication whether the ban is temporary or permanent ... Others said the blocking of Wikipedia has been a major blow to their research projects and even to their prospects of passing civil-service exams. 'How can I do my thesis now?' a university student asked on another Chinese website."

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American Left

[the computer guy nex]

Saddam has killed hundreds of thousands of innocent citizens. He has tried to invade other countries and attempted to extend his missle program to ICBM's. America frees the country, backed by a 99-0 vote in the senate, then the Left complains.

When another country simply rejects access to a website filled with unsubstantiated information, the Left is up in arms demanding action.

The hypocracy of the radical left in this country is truely amazing.

Re:Remember the tanks

[eldavojohn]

I don't think many of us would consider burning ourselves as a form of protest even if the situation was useless.

I would consider burning one's self alive the ultimate form of protest.

Hum was he inspired by the Rage cover :P

A man burns and a band capitalizes off of it. Further more, you joke about it. I guess death isn't as serious as it used to be.

Re:Must be pretty bad off in China..

[Saeed al-Sahaf]

Just making wild assumptions. This is Slashdot, you know.