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France Bans Facebook and Twitter From Radio and TV

Posted by Soulskill on from the can-you-ban-it-from-the-web-too-please dept.

An anonymous reader writes "In France, radio and television news anchors are no longer allowed to say the words 'Facebook' and 'Twitter' on air, unless the terms are specifically part of a news story. The ban stems from a decree issued by the French government on March 27, 1992, which forbids the promotion of commercial enterprises on news programs."

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  1. Unless by Andy+Smith · · Score: 5, Funny

    "unless the terms are specifically part of a news story"

    Well that hardly ever happens.

    1. Re:Unless by Alex+Belits · · Score: 5, Funny

      And the rest of the world still blames them for you.

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  2. France is just jealous... by howlingfrog · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...that Twitter and Facebook have more influence on global culture than it does.

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  3. FFS by gmhowell · · Score: 2, Funny

    Can we PLEASE go in on the side of the Germans next time?

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