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Posting Porn Link Judged Unlawful in Hong Kong

Posted by Zonk on from the touchy-on-titilation dept.

hkxforce writes "Can you imagine posting a link to a website that would get you arrested by the police? In Hong Kong, a middle-age man has been heavily fined for posting a porn link in an adult discussion forum. 'A court in the Kwun Tong district of the city heard that Woo provided a hyperlinked message on the forum which, when clicked, would enable other forum users to access an overseas pornographic website showing the photos. But Internet Society chairman Charles Mok Nai-kwong said the court case raised several concerns. 'In this case, the court has given a new direction to the public concerning the responsibility of internet users,' he said. Mok added that he also believed the case could damage the freedom of information on the internet. 'This man posted a link on the internet which now becomes an act that constitutes the breaking of law, and my question is whether a link is being regarded as the 'obscene article,'' he said.'"

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  1. Re:Oh Yeah? by vivaoporto · · Score: 3, Funny

    If posting a picture of nekkid women in Hong Kong can get you arrested, I don't wanna imagine what happens to whoever is brave enough to post a link to Goatse there. Oh, my eyes!

  2. CSI by Ohreally_factor · · Score: 5, Funny

    So when can we expect to see CSI: Goatse Victims Unit?

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  3. Re:Linking bad, marijuana good by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Direct link to recording between the cop and 911 (warning: very funny):
    http://media.freep.com/audio/2007/0510potcop_freep .mp3

  4. Re:Yes, I can. by Chris_Jefferson · · Score: 4, Funny

    1) I'm not American
    2) I said "snuff film" which a) is people begin killed and b) I really hope you weren't watchin when you were at school.

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  5. Re:OK let's play by sheriff_cahill · · Score: 5, Funny

    Being an Australian, I wouldn't risk it. They'd probably extradite me.

  6. Re:Pron != Murder by Dragonslicer · · Score: 3, Funny

    Army recruitment officers don't tell you to go out and kill for Jesus. Only politicians do that.

  7. Translation by thepotoo · · Score: 2, Funny
    I did a Google translation of your post from Slashdotter to English, and got this:

    Speaking as Slashdot reader, I can safely say that I am offended by goatse and extremests.

    However, I love porn. I really like it. Like alot.

    So much so that I quit living in my mom's basement to try and make it as a an adult site webmaster. Traffic has been a little slow lately, so could a few of you stop by my site?

    I kid, I kid. Seriously, you made some good points.

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