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Belarus Bans Use of Foreign Websites

bs0d3 writes "A new law in Belarus prohibits people from using 'foreign' websites. The law requires that all companies and individuals who are registered as entrepreneurs in Belarus use only domestic Internet domains for providing online services, conducting sales, or exchanging email messages. The tax authorities and the secret police are authorized to investigate violations."

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  1. I bet the US by future+assassin · · Score: 2, Funny

    will be right over to liberate the Belaruse people.... right over....any time now... oh they only have trees....

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    by TheSpoom (715771) Uncaring Linux user here. I have nothing to add to this but please continue. *munches popcorn*
  2. no iran and / or NK may be the next place to get by Joe_Dragon · · Score: 3, Funny

    liberated!!

  3. Re:Geek perspective: websites by Sponge+Bath · · Score: 5, Funny

    Belarus is a dictatorship with a history of human rights abuse.

    Well, you certainly don't minsk words.

  4. We're Number Two! by Bob9113 · · Score: 4, Funny

    We're Number Two! We're Number Two!

    Yeah, Baby! We are now only the second stupidest country on the planet regarding writing Internet laws that completely misunderstand how the Internet works. Thanks Belarus! You've shown that our politicians are not quite the most ignorant twits in positions of power on Earth!

  5. Re:Sensationalist Title! by 93+Escort+Wagon · · Score: 5, Funny

    Fortunately the country's benevolent leadership has created "Worlds of Belarus", which provides Belarusian youth with hours of endless online fun!

    Activities include marching, buying bread, and standing in line. As you gain experience levels, you can compare how short Belarusian lines are compared to those in corrupt western states.

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    #DeleteChrome
  6. Re:Geek perspective: websites by dkleinsc · · Score: 3, Funny
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    I am officially gone from /. Long live http://www.soylentnews.com/
  7. Re:Geek perspective: websites by Existential+Wombat · · Score: 3, Funny

    Is this a load of .bs ?

  8. Re:Geek perspective: websites by LordLimecat · · Score: 4, Funny

    AAAAAAAAAND Godwin. I think we're done here.