added 2007 Fri Jun 15 18:47:01 by populist
I recently rented the film Manhunter, only to find that a scene was replaced near the end of the movie. This has happened in other films too: Star Wars, E.T., Raiders of the Lost Ark. It made me think. An entire generation grows up knowing only what a click of the mouse tells them, unaware of the potential power of the "Digital Razor ."
I recently rented the film Manhunter, only to find that a scene was replaced near the end of the movie. This has happened in other films too: Star Wars, E.T., Raiders of the Lost Ark. It made me think. An entire generation grows up knowing only what a click of the mouse tells them, unaware of the potential power of the "Digital Razor ."
added 2007 Thu Jun 14 13:54:29 by Fabienne
From Flickr: "SafeSearch is a feature that allows you to control what turns up in your searches on Flickr, and it's on for everyone by default. Note: If your Yahoo! ID is based in Singapore, Germany, Hong Kong or Korea you will only be able to view safe content based on your local Terms of Service so won't be able to turn SafeSearch off." A full revolt is going on at Flickr over this censorship.
From Flickr: "SafeSearch is a feature that allows you to control what turns up in your searches on Flickr, and it's on for everyone by default. Note: If your Yahoo! ID is based in Singapore, Germany, Hong Kong or Korea you will only be able to view safe content based on your local Terms of Service so won't be able to turn SafeSearch off." A full revolt is going on at Flickr over this censorship.
added 2007 Thu Jun 7 6:39:57 by populist
Although authorities in Iran filter thousands of websites including YouTube, it is increasingly used by many Iranians who manage to by-pass the censorship; they regularly place their home made or semi-professional controversial videos on the web
Although authorities in Iran filter thousands of websites including YouTube, it is increasingly used by many Iranians who manage to by-pass the censorship; they regularly place their home made or semi-professional controversial videos on the web
added 2007 Fri Jun 1 6:45:31 by Aidenag
Radio Caracas Television, the station silenced by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, has found a way to continue its daily broadcasts -- on YouTube, the popular video Web site.
Radio Caracas Television, the station silenced by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, has found a way to continue its daily broadcasts -- on YouTube, the popular video Web site.
added 2007 Fri May 11 11:59:08 by charbarred
Google shareholders rejected a proposal on Thursday to require the search giant to set policies to protect freedom of access to the Internet and not self-censor.
Google shareholders rejected a proposal on Thursday to require the search giant to set policies to protect freedom of access to the Internet and not self-censor.
added 2007 Mon Apr 23 8:03:50 by webtickle
We are well aware, the world over, of China's infamous censorship laws that block access to any kind of content that disagrees with the opinion of the state. However, seldom do we contemplate the state of content availability and accessibility in the U.S.
We are well aware, the world over, of China's infamous censorship laws that block access to any kind of content that disagrees with the opinion of the state. However, seldom do we contemplate the state of content availability and accessibility in the U.S.
added 2007 Sat Apr 21 16:55:06 by idyll
A Bentonville, Arkansas man is demanding the city pay him $20,000 for the pain and suffering of his sons after they discovered a book on lesbian sex in their local library.
A Bentonville, Arkansas man is demanding the city pay him $20,000 for the pain and suffering of his sons after they discovered a book on lesbian sex in their local library.
added 2007 Sun Apr 15 2:36:24 by populist
The Australian government has announced plans to outlaw material that advocates terrorism - a move designed to tighten its already strict censorship rules.
The Australian government has announced plans to outlaw material that advocates terrorism - a move designed to tighten its already strict censorship rules.
added 2007 Thu Mar 15 17:41:47 by Wil
Internet censorship is spreading rapidly, being practiced by about two dozen countries and applied to a far wider range of online information and applications, according to research by a transatlantic group of academics. [via reddit]
Internet censorship is spreading rapidly, being practiced by about two dozen countries and applied to a far wider range of online information and applications, according to research by a transatlantic group of academics. [via reddit]
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added 2007 Sat Mar 10 11:15:51 by gatitabonitasen
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - The U.S. military asserted that an American soldier was justified in erasing journalists' footage of the aftermath of a suicide bombing and shooting in Afghanistan last week, saying publication could have compromised a military investigation and led to false public conclusions.
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - The U.S. military asserted that an American soldier was justified in erasing journalists' footage of the aftermath of a suicide bombing and shooting in Afghanistan last week, saying publication could have compromised a military investigation and led to false public conclusions.
added 2007 Thu Mar 8 21:15:09 by JaneMay
The level of censorship and phobias around sex and sexuality that exit in today's business world are astounding. While mostly naked swimsuit models are splashed on every magazine cover and billboard nationwide, the mere mention of sex or implied sexuality will get your ad pulled faster than you can say "sex".
The level of censorship and phobias around sex and sexuality that exit in today's business world are astounding. While mostly naked swimsuit models are splashed on every magazine cover and billboard nationwide, the mere mention of sex or implied sexuality will get your ad pulled faster than you can say "sex".
added 2007 Mon Mar 5 0:59:17 by Wil
Afghan journalists covering the aftermath of a suicide bomb attack and shooting in eastern Afghanistan Sunday said U.S. troops deleted their photos and video and warned them not to publish or air any images of U.S. troops or a car where three Afghans were shot to death.
Afghan journalists covering the aftermath of a suicide bomb attack and shooting in eastern Afghanistan Sunday said U.S. troops deleted their photos and video and warned them not to publish or air any images of U.S. troops or a car where three Afghans were shot to death.
added 2007 Sat Mar 3 14:37:12 by _kam0_
The Attorney General has obtained an injunction against the BBC to stop it broadcasting an item about the cash for honours investigation.
The Attorney General has obtained an injunction against the BBC to stop it broadcasting an item about the cash for honours investigation.
added 2007 Tue Jan 30 21:47:36 by Spadecaller
Journalists are under fire today by the Bush White House. In the more than half a century I've been a reporter, there has never been as systematic an operation to intimidate and then silence the press as is now taking place under the Bush-Cheney-Gonzales administration.
Journalists are under fire today by the Bush White House. In the more than half a century I've been a reporter, there has never been as systematic an operation to intimidate and then silence the press as is now taking place under the Bush-Cheney-Gonzales administration.
added 2007 Sun Jan 7 21:12:36 by ppoff
Complete breakdowns of the body counts in such movies as Equilibrium, The Matrix, Rambo, Lord of the Rings, etc.... I was surprised that Lord of the Rings has the highest movie body count of all time.
Complete breakdowns of the body counts in such movies as Equilibrium, The Matrix, Rambo, Lord of the Rings, etc.... I was surprised that Lord of the Rings has the highest movie body count of all time.
added 2006 Sat Sep 9 21:05:20 by negrospiritual
Ten major news stories the media is ignoring - MarketWatch
Ten major news stories the media is ignoring - MarketWatch
added 2006 Mon Aug 21 14:28:44 by _kam0_
Spike Lee was interviewed on This Week about his new Katrina documentary. The portion that aired on TV stripped out all of Lee's critical comments towards the Bush administration. Check out both versions and see how ABC sanitized Lee.
Spike Lee was interviewed on This Week about his new Katrina documentary. The portion that aired on TV stripped out all of Lee's critical comments towards the Bush administration. Check out both versions and see how ABC sanitized Lee.
added 2006 Wed Aug 16 2:40:21 by jeremytoday
Nintendo of America's policies of strict video game "censorship" have become one of the infamous tactics of this period. While often overlooked back in the day, the rise of ROMS, especially Japanese ROMs, have exposed many gamers to numerous examples of Nintendo censorship in practice.
Nintendo of America's policies of strict video game "censorship" have become one of the infamous tactics of this period. While often overlooked back in the day, the rise of ROMS, especially Japanese ROMs, have exposed many gamers to numerous examples of Nintendo censorship in practice.
added 2006 Mon Aug 14 0:04:28 by corey.spring
Iranian authorities are stepping up arrests and pressure on popular bloggers as part of a wider Internet clampdown launched after hard-liner Mahmoud Ahmadinejad became president last year, ending years of freewheeling Web access that once made Iran among the most vibrant online locales in the Middle East.
Iranian authorities are stepping up arrests and pressure on popular bloggers as part of a wider Internet clampdown launched after hard-liner Mahmoud Ahmadinejad became president last year, ending years of freewheeling Web access that once made Iran among the most vibrant online locales in the Middle East.
added 2006 Mon Aug 7 18:38:40 by Scott-O-Rama
A gay kiss has been given the kiss-off in the new Australian production of The Boy From Oz, with Hugh Jackman no longer required to lock lips with a male co-star.
A gay kiss has been given the kiss-off in the new Australian production of The Boy From Oz, with Hugh Jackman no longer required to lock lips with a male co-star.
added 2006 Fri Aug 4 6:02:51 by Neophile
At a momentous moment in Cuban history -- with long-time strongman Fidel Castro in a sickbed and transferring his power to his brother -- foreign journalists are being shut out of the Communist island.
At a momentous moment in Cuban history -- with long-time strongman Fidel Castro in a sickbed and transferring his power to his brother -- foreign journalists are being shut out of the Communist island.
