Very interesting article.
Kind of puts Facebook in a hard spot. Wanting the uses to have freedom of speech, but also wanting to get into countries that frown on those ideas. Having to figure out if the user is doing something illegal (like a government trying to stop an uprising), or if they are just trying to get word out about what is going on in their country.
I'm not sure how I feel about this. Although I believe in freedom of speech, how far should a company go to insure that freedom for it's users? Why should the company be responsible for ensuring your message gets heard? The only thing they should be responsible for is keeping your information confidential.
I guess if you are afraid of getting found out by using your real name (like Facebook requires), then I guess you need to find another way to get your word out. But then again, what is wrong with using an alias when you aren't hurting someone. I might say that maybe you don't feel strong enough if you don't use your real name, but you could probably do more good if you use an alias don't get shut down, or thrown into prison.
Hmmm, lots to thing about...
Kinda rambled on there, but that's what makes a blog a blog right? :o)
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