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China Grows Its Own Twitter

Posted by Soulskill on from the 140-character-limit-seems-less-restrictive-there dept.

Stirfry192 writes "Twitter is banned in China, and the authorities are trying to foster a censored version of the service, but the speed and nature of such services calls into question China's ability to retain control — especially in combustible, highly emotional situations."

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  1. Re:Looks like they have some catching up to do. by larry+bagina · · Score: 5, Insightful

    What happened when you heard about the Kent State shootings?

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    Do you even lift?

    These aren't the 'roids you're looking for.