China Still Primitive

Bloggers in China have achieved a victory of sorts. Seems the Chinese, who are aiming to put a man on the moon in the near future, haven't yet mastered the internet. Efforts to control it were called off due lack of technical ability to do so. The Chinese government, which spent months mulling over ways to crack down on bloggers, is retreating from its campaign, a development that illustrates the difficulty China faces as it tries to control technology. Why doesthe Leadership in Beijing want to control the internet? The Chinese government, which sees the online world as a conduit for slander, pornography and antigovernment views, believes the real-name system would force the Internet community to watch their words and actions. But the policy received sharp protests from the technology industry. FULL STORY at Wall Street Journal... One must admit that they are correct in their assessment of the internet as a conduit for slander, porn and anti-government views. Why do you think Rogers Park is the fifth bloggiest neighborhood in the U.S.? Hint: Couch Captain.