I don't know about you guys, but I think it's intolerable that the dictatorial Chinese government shuold be able to say what sort of articles we have on Wikipedia. I, personally, would rather the resource be banned within the PRC, than comply with their demands for self-censorship.
Plus, if we do soften our approach on there, and adopt a more pro-"communist" attitude, I think we do a disservice to the Chinese-speaking community. The very nature of the repressive Chinese government means that they won't be satisfied with NPOV as it stands - they'll want a POV that makes them look good, just like in Chinese newspapers, television, and radio. Such a tone is incompatible with the foundations that Wikipedia stands for.
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Craig Franklin wrote:
I don't know about you guys, but I think it's intolerable that the dictatorial Chinese government shuold be able to say what sort of articles we have on Wikipedia. I, personally, would rather the resource be banned within the PRC, than comply with their demands for self-censorship.
My understanding is that they blocked the site. They have said absolutely nothing about demands, not even perfectly acceptable ones.
Plus, if we do soften our approach on there, and adopt a more pro-"communist" attitude, I think we do a disservice to the Chinese-speaking community. The very nature of the repressive Chinese government means that they won't be satisfied with NPOV as it stands - they'll want a POV that makes them look good, just like in Chinese newspapers, television, and radio. Such a tone is incompatible with the foundations that Wikipedia stands for.
This is speculative polemic.
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