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Wikipedia article blocked worldwide by Delhi high court

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  1. [3]
    public
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    Here's a snapshot of the article they're suppressing. And a related article
    17 votes
    1. JCPhoenix
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      Think it's time to apply the Striesand Effect to this article.

      Think it's time to apply the Striesand Effect to this article.

      3 votes
  2. [2]
    JackA
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    Just a friendly and touchy reminder that these sort of laws need to be implemented with the utmost care if they are to be implemented at all. Else here is a real world example of them being...

    ANI argued that Wikipedia is a significant social media "intermediary" within the definition of Information Technology Act, 2000, and must therefore comply with the requirements of the Act, including taking down any content that the government or its agencies deem violative, or be personally liable for content published under its platform.

    Just a friendly and touchy reminder that these sort of laws need to be implemented with the utmost care if they are to be implemented at all. Else here is a real world example of them being utilized by corporations and government officials to stifle information and force identification of anonymous dissidents.

    8 votes
    1. Interesting
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      The funny thing about Wikipedia the organization, is that even if they collapsed because of bad legislation like this, Wikipedia the data, because of its copy left license, would still be around,...

      The funny thing about Wikipedia the organization, is that even if they collapsed because of bad legislation like this, Wikipedia the data, because of its copy left license, would still be around, if more difficult to access until someone gets it hosted again.

      Destruction would only be a temporary setback.

      3 votes