seriously, the government did simply "suggest" to stop any recreational activities activities during the three days of mourning. even they dont do so, most people would not have any mood to have fun these days because of all the concerns about the thousands of victims. "entertainment" certainly includes songs in my personal opinion. but how could the goverment stop people listening to songs? How effectively would three days of "shutdown" do to limit people's freedom? The whole purpose is to mourn, not to restrict communications...
I'm in the states. I visit slashdot very often but never commented on anything. And I certainly have nothing to do with the goervnment. So dont draw a harsh conclusion by your own bias. I just wanted to help you understand whay maybe happening. From what I saw in Chinese websites, it was certainly not a "order". A order would mean legal actions toward any violations. I think somebody needs a better translator. I'm not sure how do you understand the word "Shutdown". I think the best thing now is to wait for others to comment from mainland China, and see what is really happening with the "shutdown", see if anyone or any website would get punished if they keep running any entertainment stuff. But certainly, most of Chinese are in deep sorrow right now, the mourning process is spontaneous...
I dont think anyone ever imposed a dress code, although many people would like to wear more of black and white by themselves to show respect for the dead.
You got it wrong. It's the cutural differences hat shocked you. In Chinese culture, "mourning" is a serious process that few people would even think of seeking "entertainment". It is to show the deep respect for the dead and the families that are suffering. The government is simply suggesting to stop recreational activities during national days of mourning. Internet is certainly not being cracked down...
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seriously, the government did simply "suggest" to stop any recreational activities activities during the three days of mourning. even they dont do so, most people would not have any mood to have fun these days because of all the concerns about the thousands of victims. "entertainment" certainly includes songs in my personal opinion. but how could the goverment stop people listening to songs? How effectively would three days of "shutdown" do to limit people's freedom? The whole purpose is to mourn, not to restrict communications...
I'm in the states. I visit slashdot very often but never commented on anything. And I certainly have nothing to do with the goervnment. So dont draw a harsh conclusion by your own bias. I just wanted to help you understand whay maybe happening. From what I saw in Chinese websites, it was certainly not a "order". A order would mean legal actions toward any violations. I think somebody needs a better translator. I'm not sure how do you understand the word "Shutdown". I think the best thing now is to wait for others to comment from mainland China, and see what is really happening with the "shutdown", see if anyone or any website would get punished if they keep running any entertainment stuff. But certainly, most of Chinese are in deep sorrow right now, the mourning process is spontaneous...
I dont think anyone ever imposed a dress code, although many people would like to wear more of black and white by themselves to show respect for the dead.
You got it wrong. It's the cutural differences hat shocked you. In Chinese culture, "mourning" is a serious process that few people would even think of seeking "entertainment". It is to show the deep respect for the dead and the families that are suffering. The government is simply suggesting to stop recreational activities during national days of mourning. Internet is certainly not being cracked down ...