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12 Oct 05
12 Oct 05
Originally posted by wibIt seems to me there will always be some way to circumvent
I say no one. Ever. Let it run wild.
various government controls like in China, they want to control
the internet like they control other media. However there are ways
of getting around these controls with underground software.
12 Oct 05
Originally posted by sonhouseAgreed. Our own government is already sticking it's greedy and controlling hand into the web. There are huge debates here about taxing many different goods and services on the web. Politicians just can't help themelves it seems.
It seems to me there will always be some way to circumvent
various government controls like in China, they want to control
the internet like they control other media. However there are ways
of getting around these controls with underground software.
But taxes aside, the exchange of ideas and the communication that the web provides is simply astounding. This site and these boards are a tiny, but perfect example. I'm able to read and discuss ideas with people from all over the world. People that 20 years ago I would have never had a conversation with, much less played a good game of chess. 🙂
12 Oct 05
Originally posted by wibYou're right.
Agreed. Our own government is already sticking it's greedy and controlling hand into the web. There are huge debates here about taxing many different goods and services on the web. Politicians just can't help themelves it seems.
But taxes aside, the exchange of ideas and the communication that the web provides is simply astounding. This site and these ...[text shortened]... years ago I would have never had a conversation with, much less played a good game of chess. 🙂
But any government in the world fears nothing more than its citizens making up their own mind about something.
Knowledge = Power
14 Oct 05
Originally posted by zeeblebotUS Military developed it....[IIRC].
who invented it?
...there again China invented [allegedly] the boat. Does that mean they should be in charge of the sea?
I expect someone to tell me it was Noah who invented the boat.
Or was that an Ardvark or somethin?😀