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Bill Gates Defends Google's Censorship In China

Posted by Zonk on from the do-business-nicely-please dept.

worb writes "At the World Economic Forum today, Bill Gates defended Google's actions in China and told delegates that the internet 'is contributing to Chinese political engagement' as 'access to the outside world is preventing more censorship'. There was no reason for technology companies not to do business in China, he argued."

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  1. Well then... by adyus · · Score: 1, Troll


    Well, now that the Devil himself agreed with Google's actions, seems like the Do No Evil policy got a little fine writing under it:

    "... unless it's for profit"

    /sarcasm

  2. Error #236563 by voice_of_all_reason · · Score: 0, Troll

    'access to the outside world is preventing more censorship'

    ...What?!?

    No, you idiot. Access to the outside world is prompting more censorship (but less effectivenes). You fail English.

  3. Re:MOD PARENT UP by metamatic · · Score: 0, Troll

    I should rob you at gunpoint and give the money to the poor. I'd be your hero then, wouldn't I?

    --
    GCHQ Quantum Insert installed. If only our tongues were made of glass, how much more careful we would be when we speak