3 ms·

In Thailand the government tried to 'Ban' facebook once. They blocked facebook and netizens DDoSed government sites by going on the site and hitting refresh, on

In Thailand the government tried to 'Ban' facebook once. They blocked facebook and netizens DDoSed government sites by going on the site and hitting refresh, on top of that they faced immense backlash on social media. They enabled facebook again with in a matter of a couple of hours. Later they blamed it on the ISP. Banning / Blocking any kind of internet usually doesn't work well for the government. Especially in a society that has already been relatively free online. The Economy of countries now depend on the Internet. Any government stupid enough to even test this kind of technology will face the consequences.

etrautmann 8y ago
While I'd like to believe this is true, doesn't China control content unfortunately effectively?
- artellectual 8y ago
  China is also feeling the effect. In Thailand right now there are entire villages / neighborhoods full of Chinese immigrants who have migrated away from China. Once they tasted freedom going back to live just isn’t feasible anymore. So much do the that now the Chinese government have stopped people from moving large amounts of cash out of the country to buy real estate outside of China. They are definitely feeling the effect. I also know a lot of foreigners who have been operating businesses in China for the past 7 years and are now moving out because they feel their civil / organizational liberties are being invaded. People find ways of revolting without being killed. Freedom is a powerful force. Blocking and controlling is like a game of whack a mole. There is one of you and billions of moles, the Chinese government and Russian government are fighting a losing battle. Of course none of this is reported because of censorship. But if you read the news and you understand what’s going on on the ground level it all makes sense.
tjomk 8y ago
Russia is trying to follow the Chinese model which doesn't have problem banning websites. Other than Instagram and Whatsapp, Russians don't seem to be interested in other services.
- konart 8y ago
  Well, that's not true at all. Facebook is less popular than VK, but Youtube is very popular, just as many other services be it Twitter or AWS.
qot 8y ago
Do you have a link where I can read more? I'm only finding info on a 2014 block to stop coup protests and a request in 2017 for Facebook to delete 309 items they claimed were illegal. Nothing about the Thai people DDoSing government websites over a Facebook block.

etrautmann 8y ago

While I'd like to believe this is true, doesn't China control content unfortunately effectively?

artellectual 8y ago
China is also feeling the effect. In Thailand right now there are entire villages / neighborhoods full of Chinese immigrants who have migrated away from China. Once they tasted freedom going back to live just isn’t feasible anymore. So much do the that now the Chinese government have stopped people from moving large amounts of cash out of the country to buy real estate outside of China. They are definitely feeling the effect. I also know a lot of foreigners who have been operating businesses in China for the past 7 years and are now moving out because they feel their civil / organizational liberties are being invaded. People find ways of revolting without being killed. Freedom is a powerful force. Blocking and controlling is like a game of whack a mole. There is one of you and billions of moles, the Chinese government and Russian government are fighting a losing battle. Of course none of this is reported because of censorship. But if you read the news and you understand what’s going on on the ground level it all makes sense.

tjomk 8y ago

Russia is trying to follow the Chinese model which doesn't have problem banning websites. Other than Instagram and Whatsapp, Russians don't seem to be interested in other services.

konart 8y ago
Well, that's not true at all. Facebook is less popular than VK, but Youtube is very popular, just as many other services be it Twitter or AWS.

qot 8y ago

Do you have a link where I can read more? I'm only finding info on a 2014 block to stop coup protests and a request in 2017 for Facebook to delete 309 items they claimed were illegal. Nothing about the Thai people DDoSing government websites over a Facebook block.