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Chinese Bloggers Encouraged to Register Contact Info

Posted by samzenpus on from the and-where-can-we-arrest-you dept.

Raver32 writes "Blog service providers in China are "encouraged" to register users with their real names and contact information, according to a new government document that tones down an earlier proposal banning anonymous online blogging. At least 10 major Chinese blog service providers have agreed to sign the "self-discipline pledge" issued by the Internet Society of China, the state-run Xinhua News Agency reported."

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  1. My contact info by Joaz+Banbeck · · Score: 4, Funny

    dou.zanz.ded@tienamensquare

  2. They should what? by make+dev · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Blog providers should monitor and manage comments ... and delete illegal and bad information in a timely manner,"
    Delete "Bad" information? Is that the one with the evil bit turned on?
    --
    From the PHP manual: "Also note that it is your responsibility to die() if necessary."
  3. Cue ... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Cue the "Record Number of Chinese ISP Owners Commit Suicide" headlines in 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...