On 5 October 2011 11:20, church.of.emacs.ml < church.of.emacs.ml@googlemail.com> wrote:
On 10/05/2011 06:25 AM, Aaron Adrignola wrote:
I'm sure those on this list are familiar with the de.wikipedia poll on
the
proposed image filter with its strong outcome on a particular side of the debate. I am quite concerned about the precedent that it.wikipedia is
being
allowed to set. Should I expect that de.wikipedia would be allowed to
stage
a similar "blackout" should the image filter be implemented against their wishes, with the goal of protesting perceived or potential censorship?
Are you seriously comparing that italien law to the proposed image filter?
Are you aware of the principle of proportionality? What might be okay to do against a law that would kill Wikipedia is different from what is okay to do against piece of software that would most likely have only minor effects for the reader.
A quote:
The problem, of course, with the principle of proportionality is that usually it is invoked by one of the stakeholders, who blithely misses the issue - which is that they are disagreeing over the consequences.
The point being; for these hypothetical Wikipedians running such a protest the consequence of an image filter may not match your own view...
Tom