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New MySpace China Tells Users to Spy on Each Other

Posted by Zonk on from the everyone-wants-to-be-friends dept.

Anonymous Chinese Coward writes "MySpace has launched in China, the world's most populous nation, but this definitely is NOT the MySpace you're used to. Members are told to click a button to report any 'misconduct' by other users. MySpace's definition of 'misconduct' includes actions such as 'endangering national security, leaking state secrets, subverting the government, undermining national unity, spreading rumors or disturbing the social order' — according to the site's terms and conditions. In China these are all crimes which carry a hefty prison sentence. Any attempt to post content containing phrases that the Chinese government doesn't like, such as 'Taiwanese independence', the banned 'FaLun' religious movement or the Dalai Lama, produces the following message. 'Sorry, the article you want to publish may contain inappropriate content. Please delete the unsuitable content, and then try reposting it. Thank you.'"

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  1. not only in china by lorg · · Score: 0, Troll

    ... 'endangering national security, leaking state secrets, subverting the government, undermining national unity, spreading rumors or disturbing the social order' -- according to the site's terms and conditions. In China these are all crimes which carry a hefty prison sentence. Leaking state secrets, subverting the government etc are more or less considered crimal or treasonous acts everywhere not only in China and these acts always carry hefty prison sentences or even death. But then this is China so I guess it's ok to say just about anything and get away with it, GOGO objectivity!

  2. Re:No, you don't understand. by aussie_a · · Score: 0, Troll

    questionable religions, Really? Got any cites? Or did the media not cover it for fear of landing in jail as well?
  3. Re:So... by djupedal · · Score: 0, Troll

    "Here in the United States, Craig Newmark simply removes the post..."

    Who said anything about CL US..?

    That statement, coupled with a singular proclivity for instantly making this a 'US' versus 'China' debate, indicates a leading bias that can, at best, cloud any further comment. Not a very good position to speak from if one wishes to be taken seriously, sorry.

    "This is a very important and serious distinction that cannot and should not be marginalized."

    And the very reason the undistinguished and marginalizing quote was singled out, thank you. Now clear your head, drop the boxed-in thinking and you'll be fine.