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GoDaddy Follows Google's Lead; No More Registrations In China
phantomfive writes "GoDaddy has announced it will no longer register domain names in China, in response to new requirements that each registrant be photographed, and their business ID number be submitted. GoDaddy's representative said, 'The intent of the procedures appeared, to us, to be based on a desire by the Chinese authorities to exercise increased control over the subject matter of domain name registrations by Chinese nationals.'"
Not to mention that it didn't actually make sense.
flame me but can't we just let countries choose their own path? there is no reason we need to force the American world view down everyone's throat. yes I do like my country but am awfully tired of our half assed attempts to export our way of life at all levels only when we see fit. we have supported as many dictators as democracies mostly because dictators are easier to please and get to follow our wishes.
every anarchist is a baffled dictator. Benito_Mussolini
The photo requirement is useless in China ... they all look alike.
Fuck China *and* fuck GoDaddy.