The Indian government's decision to block over 800 websites for allegedly hosting porn has met with harsh criticism from all quarters. But John Oliver may just have said it best.
The British comedian, who hosts a weekly satire show on HBO, suggests the Indian govt should make these websites mandatory instead of banning them. He was trending on Twitter. Take a look.
Last week, the government blocked 857 'adult' websites, justifying its action as an attempt to comply with the supreme Court's call to combat child pornography.
After a backlash on social media (many objected furiously to the government's moral policing and newspapers and dating sites were among those blocked), the government was forced to amend its order. It said telecoms must block sites that host child porn, leaving internet service providers upset. They say it is not their job to determine what constitutes porn.
The British comedian, who hosts a weekly satire show on HBO, suggests the Indian govt should make these websites mandatory instead of banning them. He was trending on Twitter. Take a look.
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Last week, the government blocked 857 'adult' websites, justifying its action as an attempt to comply with the supreme Court's call to combat child pornography.
After a backlash on social media (many objected furiously to the government's moral policing and newspapers and dating sites were among those blocked), the government was forced to amend its order. It said telecoms must block sites that host child porn, leaving internet service providers upset. They say it is not their job to determine what constitutes porn.
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