Yesterday, protestors in Tibet gathered to denounce Google practices in China, reports from CBC news say.
The protestors gathered in Dharmsala India, headquarters of the exiled Tibetan government, waving signs that displayed words such a “Google Don’t be Evil.” Aside from a physical demonstration, over 30, 000 emails were sent out across the world, advising web users to boycott the search engine monolith for its censorship practices in China.
A number of weeks back, Google took heat after it opened its new search portal in China. Google agreed to abide by strict Chinese censorship laws by omitting content China’s government deems unacceptable, which includes opinions about the government and human rights issues. Offenders have been jailed.
Check out some of our former blogs on the topic:
Google in China: The Reponse
Compliance Backlash
Google to Appease Chinese Government
A Look at Censorship in China
Is it just me, or do protests such as this fail to work? Don’t get me wrong, everyone in the free world has a voice that should be heard. But IMO, people in general are far too lazy to give up something that works well for them, no matter what the cause, especially when it involves a popular big brand such as Google.
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