Just An Online Minute reports:
GOOGLE THIS WEEKEND DECIDED TO turn over records to the Brazilian government about users of Orkut, the company’s social-networking service that has found a large fan base in Brazil. Or at least, that had a large Brazilian fan base before agreeing to roll over. The Brazilian government is investigating people who’ve allegedly used the service to participate in Web groups that it deems illegal. The groups allegedly encourage racism and homophobia, among other objectionable stances, according to The Washington Post. But, at least as far as we know, members of the groups have only expressed opinions on the forums. Nothing has come to light in the press to show that members of the groups have acted on whatever beliefs they’re accused of harboring….
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Well that’s an interesting piece of news, but a good one, since it will help in keeping the site clean as well as at least make people stay away from posting things which are against the general public interest. Happy to know the Brazilian govt is serious in these matters.
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True! But Whatever happened to Anonymity, Privacy and Freedom of Expression?
I donot mean such activities should be encouraged, but come on, its the Internet, Freedom of speech?
Well this is my personal opinion! I dont like to be bossed by anybody!