Re:What's not allowed on China's version of Twitter
by rsynnott on Saturday March 10, 2012 @11:24PM
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> Years ago, companies felt a loyalty to the country they were based. Now, companies do whatever is necessary to achieve the highest possible profit margins.
By 'years ago', you mean centuries, yes? Or are you indulging in nostalgia about the Imaginary Past? There seems to be a tendency to go on about how wonderful things were back in the day, but really they were not. Take the 60s, for instance; the US and its companies interacted with countries substantially nastier than China today, and, well, the domestic picture was hardly rosy either.
Re:What's not allowed on China's version of Twitter
by GiraffeNecktie on Saturday March 10, 2012 @07:02PM
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However, history has shown that the best way to change another country is to engage with them on as many levels as possible.
Re:What's not allowed on China's version of Twitter
by seanmcdirmid on Saturday March 10, 2012 @09:01PM
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Living in China for almost 5 years now, I am beginning to wonder if this is actually true. China was much more open before 2008 Olympics than after, its basically been downhill for the last 3 years. Engagement alone doesn't bring results, there also needs to be an explicit push for progress.
Re:What's not allowed on China's version of Twitter
by wisty on Sunday March 11, 2012 @10:49AM
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http://www.internetworldstats.com/asia/cn.htm
Chinese internet use:
2000 - 1.7%
2005 - 7.9%
2010 - 31.6%
2012 - ~50%
2015 - ~90%?
That's ... significant. Assuming that mass dissent is not an option, they need to censor more vigorously.
Re:What's not allowed on China's version of Twitter
by icebraining on Saturday March 10, 2012 @07:16PM
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I just think it's a shame that companies are so willing to sell out for short-term profit without thinking about the long-term consequences of their action. I believe that if the US wants to sit on its' moral high horse and play world police that we should at least hold ourselves to the standards we expect the world to follow.