Archive for the ‘Free Speech and Censorship’ Category
Is YouTube Automating Censorship For Big Bucks?
Posted by: RB on: December 5, 2008
Does YouTube’s new algorithmic demotion of profane materials amount to a compromise of free speech for the sake of ad revenue? Is YouTube going the way of Old Media – prioritizing the interests of advertisers over those of users?
Someone tell the UN to stop pandering to Islamists and Terrorists
Posted by: RB on: December 2, 2008
It’s a lesson for the kids: TERRORISM WORKS!
A few days ago, the UN – by a massive 85 – 50 voting margin (with 42 abstentions) - passed a non-binding resolution calling on member states to prohibit “defamation of religion”. Alright. The time for politeness is over when such an appalling policy is passed. FUCK THAT! And Fuck [...]
Lets Take the Private Jet to the Welfare Office
Posted by: RB on: November 20, 2008
The Young Turks (TYT) have covered a report by ABC News‘ Brian Ross, in which Ross shows Major auto industry CEOs from General Motors and Ford flying in multi-million dollar $20,000 per flight private jets to Washington DC hearings where they begged for requested multi-billion dollar government hand-outs bail-outs. “We want to continue to play the [...]
Anonymous Defeats Scientology in Philadelphia
Posted by: RB on: June 10, 2008
From YouTuber, Anon4Christ:
“Philadelphia has finally permitted anti Scientology group, “Anonymous”, to Protest against the Church of Scientology in the city.
For the past two months, protesters in Philadelphia were denied protest permits because Scientology had obtained them first and the two groups are not allowed to hold dual protests.
However, the Church’s critics have provided conclusive evidence [...]
My email to the Strathclyde (Glasgow) Police Force
Posted by: RB on: June 6, 2008
I just sent the following email to the Strathclyde police force regarding their recent banning of the term “cult” with respect to the Cult of Scientology. The police department can be emailed at contactus@strathclyde.pnn.police.uk.
Greetings,
I am writing to express my strong disagreement with the department’s banning of the use
of the term “cult” with respect to Scientology. [...]
Canadian Freethought Group Stands Up For Free Speech of Pro-Life Group
Posted by: RB on: June 5, 2008
York University’s Freethought/Nontheist group – Freethinkers, Skeptics, and Atheists at York (FreeSAY) – is standing up for the free speech and free assembly rights of Pro-Lifers at the university, following the university’s recent banning of pro-life groups. The university is banning these groups because they are anti-choice.
Greetings,
This is an official statement on behalf of the [...]
Scilons Target British Blogger
Posted by: RB on: May 13, 2008
A British blogger has apparently been targeted by e-Scilons. After running this post on the London Anonymous protester Epic Nose Guy’s Court Summons for displaying a sign which (accurately) called Scientology a dangerous cult, the blogger received this message from his web host 1 & 1:
Dear *******, (Customer ID: ******) Thank you for continuing to use [...]
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