In the article "Who's the true enemy of internet freedom - China,
Russia, or the US?", Morozov(2015) implies that the United States is
the true enemy of internet freedom instead of the less liberal Russia
and China. The author states that the difference between the US and the rest; is
that the US wants to access the database of the users that were using
products developed by US companies. China and Russia only request for
access to the database of their own citizens. Morozov uses the
recent debate between Microsoft and the US government, where the US government demands Microsoft to grant them
access to their database in Ireland, as a stepping stone
to his argument.
The author's claim that the
US is the true enemy of internet freedom is biased because the argument
is only based on one case study, which in fact, justifies why the US is
not
the true enemy of internet freedom.
It is widely agreed
upon that the US is liberal in terms of freedom of speech and
censorship. While it is true that the US government requested the database of the
personnel using software developed by the US, the government only did what they
did because they needed the data stored on Microsoft’s servers in Ireland for ongoing
investigations. Another difference between the US, China and Russia is that
the
US did not actually hold the data of the people. This is further proven
to be true
from the case study where the US had to request the data from Microsoft,
which ultimately led to the author's argument. On the other hand, China
and Russia could access the database of their citizens at any given
point in time.
Webpages such as Facebook and Google are
also restricted in China and Russia. I believe that these acts of
restrictions are the true terror of internet freedom. Although the
definition of
internet freedom may vary, I personally feel that internet freedom means
having the option and liberty to choose what one can browse
and say on the internet. China and Russia fail to allow users to do just
that.
There are many factors to consider pertaining to internet freedom. The
case study concerning Microsoft and the US government should not be the
only piece of evidence to place judgment upon the US.
Other
than banning popular
sites, China and Russia also practice heavy censorship on the content
that one could discuss on forums or other web pages. China
also did a lot of cover up in the past on the internet regarding the
more sensitive
issues, such as political corruptions. The US is more liberal in this
aspect as they do not enforce such heavy censorship on their social
media and on the public. In a nutshell, what Morozov pointed out in
this article is not exactly invalid. Truth remains that all three
countries that are being discussed practice restrictions on internet
freedom, but the US is not as bad as the author claimed. However, what
the US did cannot be overlooked as it is, after all, wrong of the US
government to
demand the information of a client from Microsoft just because Microsoft
"belongs" to them.
Morozov, E. (2015, January 4). Who’s the true enemy of internet freedom -
China, Russia, or the US? The Guardian. Retrieved February 10, 2015, from
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/jan/04/internet-freedom-china-russia-us-google-microsoft-digital-sovereignty
531 words
Tuesday 17 February 2015
Monday 16 February 2015
Reader Response Draft 3
In the article "Who's the true enemy of internet freedom - China,
Russia, or the US?", Morozov(2015) implies that the United States are
the true enemy of internet freedom instead of the less liberal Russia
and China. The author states that the difference between US and the rest, is
that US wants to access the database of the users that were using
products developed by US companies; while China and Russia only request for
access to the database of their own citizens. Morozov uses the
recent debate between Microsoft and the US government as a stepping stone
to his argument; where the US government demands Microsoft to grant them
access to their database in Ireland.
The article is seemingly bias against the US. The author's claim that the US is the true enemy of internet freedom is an ignorant judgment because the argument is only base on just one case study pertaining to the matter. The case study actually in fact, justifies why US is not the true enemy of internet freedom.
It is widely agreed upon that US is liberal in terms of freedom of speech and censorship. While it is true that US had request the database of the personnel using software developed by them, the US only did what they did because they need the data to aid them with ongoing investigations. Another difference between US, China and Russia is that the US did not actually hold the data of the people. This is further proven to be true from the case study where the US had to request the data from Microsoft which ultimately led to the author's argument. On the other hand, China and Russia could access to the database of their citizens at any given point in time.
Webpages such as Facebook and Google are also part of the restrictions in China and Russia. I believe that these acts of restrictions are the true terror of internet freedom. Although the definition of internet freedom may vary, I personally feel that internet freedom means having the option and liberty to choose what one can browse and say on the internet. China and Russia fail to do just that. The case study on the US is not relevant to the topic as suggested by the author base on my definition
Other than banning popular sites, China and Russia also practice heavy censorship on the content that one could discuss or comment about, on forums or other web pages. China also did a lot of coverups in the past on the internet regarding the more sensitive issues, such as political corruptions. The US is more liberal in this aspect. To end off the review on the article, what Morozov pointed out in this article is not exactly invalid. Truth remains that all three countries that are being discussed somewhat fits the criteria of being terrors of internet freedom. China and Russia simply fare worst than the US. However, what the US did can be classified as an act of tyranny instead of terrorizing internet freedom. It is after all, wrong of them to demand the information of a client from Microsoft just because Microsoft "belongs" to them. So who is to say now that in the future the US will not overtake China and Russia in the race of internet terrorism?
Morozov, E. (2015, January 4). Who’s the true enemy of internet freedom - China, Russia, or the US? theguardian. Retrieved February 10, 2015, from http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/jan/04/internet-freedom-china-russia-us-google-microsoft-digital-sovereignty
The article is seemingly bias against the US. The author's claim that the US is the true enemy of internet freedom is an ignorant judgment because the argument is only base on just one case study pertaining to the matter. The case study actually in fact, justifies why US is not the true enemy of internet freedom.
It is widely agreed upon that US is liberal in terms of freedom of speech and censorship. While it is true that US had request the database of the personnel using software developed by them, the US only did what they did because they need the data to aid them with ongoing investigations. Another difference between US, China and Russia is that the US did not actually hold the data of the people. This is further proven to be true from the case study where the US had to request the data from Microsoft which ultimately led to the author's argument. On the other hand, China and Russia could access to the database of their citizens at any given point in time.
Webpages such as Facebook and Google are also part of the restrictions in China and Russia. I believe that these acts of restrictions are the true terror of internet freedom. Although the definition of internet freedom may vary, I personally feel that internet freedom means having the option and liberty to choose what one can browse and say on the internet. China and Russia fail to do just that. The case study on the US is not relevant to the topic as suggested by the author base on my definition
Other than banning popular sites, China and Russia also practice heavy censorship on the content that one could discuss or comment about, on forums or other web pages. China also did a lot of coverups in the past on the internet regarding the more sensitive issues, such as political corruptions. The US is more liberal in this aspect. To end off the review on the article, what Morozov pointed out in this article is not exactly invalid. Truth remains that all three countries that are being discussed somewhat fits the criteria of being terrors of internet freedom. China and Russia simply fare worst than the US. However, what the US did can be classified as an act of tyranny instead of terrorizing internet freedom. It is after all, wrong of them to demand the information of a client from Microsoft just because Microsoft "belongs" to them. So who is to say now that in the future the US will not overtake China and Russia in the race of internet terrorism?
Morozov, E. (2015, January 4). Who’s the true enemy of internet freedom - China, Russia, or the US? theguardian. Retrieved February 10, 2015, from http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/jan/04/internet-freedom-china-russia-us-google-microsoft-digital-sovereignty
Thursday 12 February 2015
Reader Response Draft 2 amended
In the article "Who's the true enemy of internet freedom - China,
Russia, or the US?", Morozov(2015) implies that the United States are
the true enemy of internet freedom instead of the less liberal Russia
and China. The author states that the difference between US and the rest, is
that US wants to access the database of the users that were using
products developed by US companies; while China and Russia only request for
access to the database of their own citizens. Morozov uses the
recent debate between Microsoft and the US government as a stepping stone
to his argument; where the US government demands Microsoft to grant them
access to their database in Ireland.
The article is seemingly bias against the US. The author's claim that the US is the true enemy of internet freedom is an ignorant judgment because the argument is only base on just one case study pertaining to the matter. The case study actually in fact, justifies why US is not the true enemy of internet freedom.
It is widely agreed upon that US is liberal in terms of freedom of speech and censorship. While it is true that US had request the database of the personnel using software developed by them, the US only did what they did because they need the data to aid them with ongoing investigations. Another difference between US, China and Russia is that the US did not actually hold the data of the people. This is further proven to be true from the case study where the US had to request the data from Microsoft which ultimately led to the author's argument. On the other hand, China and Russia could access to the database of their citizens at any given point in time.
Webpages such as Facebook and Google are also part of the restrictions in China and Russia. I believe that these acts of restrictions are the true terror of internet freedom. Although the definition of internet freedom may vary, I personally feel that internet freedom means having the option and liberty to choose what one can browse and say on the internet. China and Russia fail to do just that. The case study on the US is not relevant to the topic as suggested by the author base on my definition
Other than banning popular sites, China and Russia also practice heavy censorship on the content that one could discuss or comment about, on forums or other web pages. China also did a lot of coverups in the past on the internet regarding the more sensitive issues, such as political corruptions. The US is more liberal in this aspect. To end off the review on the article, what Morozov pointed out in this article is not exactly invalid. Truth remains that all three countries that are being discussed somewhat fits the criteria of being terrors of internet freedom. China and Russia simply fare worst than the US. However, what the US did can be classified as an act of tyranny instead of terrorizing internet freedom. It is after all, wrong of them to demand the information of a client from Microsoft just because Microsoft "belongs" to them. So who is to say now that in the future the US will not overtake China and Russia in the race of internet terrorism?
Morozov, E. (2015, January 4). Who’s the true enemy of internet freedom - China, Russia, or the US? theguardian. Retrieved February 10, 2015, from http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/jan/04/internet-freedom-china-russia-us-google-microsoft-digital-sovereignty
The article is seemingly bias against the US. The author's claim that the US is the true enemy of internet freedom is an ignorant judgment because the argument is only base on just one case study pertaining to the matter. The case study actually in fact, justifies why US is not the true enemy of internet freedom.
It is widely agreed upon that US is liberal in terms of freedom of speech and censorship. While it is true that US had request the database of the personnel using software developed by them, the US only did what they did because they need the data to aid them with ongoing investigations. Another difference between US, China and Russia is that the US did not actually hold the data of the people. This is further proven to be true from the case study where the US had to request the data from Microsoft which ultimately led to the author's argument. On the other hand, China and Russia could access to the database of their citizens at any given point in time.
Webpages such as Facebook and Google are also part of the restrictions in China and Russia. I believe that these acts of restrictions are the true terror of internet freedom. Although the definition of internet freedom may vary, I personally feel that internet freedom means having the option and liberty to choose what one can browse and say on the internet. China and Russia fail to do just that. The case study on the US is not relevant to the topic as suggested by the author base on my definition
Other than banning popular sites, China and Russia also practice heavy censorship on the content that one could discuss or comment about, on forums or other web pages. China also did a lot of coverups in the past on the internet regarding the more sensitive issues, such as political corruptions. The US is more liberal in this aspect. To end off the review on the article, what Morozov pointed out in this article is not exactly invalid. Truth remains that all three countries that are being discussed somewhat fits the criteria of being terrors of internet freedom. China and Russia simply fare worst than the US. However, what the US did can be classified as an act of tyranny instead of terrorizing internet freedom. It is after all, wrong of them to demand the information of a client from Microsoft just because Microsoft "belongs" to them. So who is to say now that in the future the US will not overtake China and Russia in the race of internet terrorism?
Morozov, E. (2015, January 4). Who’s the true enemy of internet freedom - China, Russia, or the US? theguardian. Retrieved February 10, 2015, from http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/jan/04/internet-freedom-china-russia-us-google-microsoft-digital-sovereignty
Monday 9 February 2015
Reader Response Draft 1
In the article "Who's the true enemy of internet freedom - China, Russia, or the US?", Morozov(2015) implies that the United States are the true enemy of internet freedom instead of the less liberal Russia and China. The author states the difference between US and the rest, was that US demands access to the database of the users that are using products developed by US companies, while China and Russia only demands access to the database of their own citizens. Morozov(2015) used the recent debate between Microsoft and the US government as stepping stone to his arguments; where the US government demanded Microsoft to grant access for the US government to their database in Ireland.
The article is seemingly biased against the US. The author's claim that the US is the true enemy of internet freedom is an ignorant judgment because the argument was only based on just one case study pertaining to the matter. The case study actually in fact, justifies why US is not the true enemy of internet freedom.
It is a widely accepted fact that US is liberal in terms of freedom of speech and censorship. While it is true that US requested the database of the personnel using software developed by them, the US only requested the database because they needed the data to help them with ongoing investigations. The difference between US, China and Russia is that the US does not actually hold the data of the people. This is proven true from the case study where the US had to request the data from Microsoft which led to the author's argument. On the other hand, China and Russia could access the database of their citizens without asking for anyone's approval.
Webpages like Facebook and Google were restricted in China and Russia. I believe that these acts of restrictions are the true terror of internet freedom. The definition of internet freedom varies; I personally feel that internet freedom means having the option and liberty to get to choose what you are able browse and say on the internet,something which China and Russia failed to do. The case study on the US is not relevant to the topic suggested by the author base on my definition
Other than banning popular sites, China and Russia also practice heavy censorship on the content that you discuss or comment about on forums or other web pages. China also does a lot of coverups on the internet regarding the more sensitive issues; such as political corruptions. The US is more liberal in this aspect. To end off my review on the article, what Morozov pointed out in this article is not exactly invalid. While it is true that all three countries that were discussed are somewhat terrors of internet freedom, China and Russia fared worst than the US. However, what the US did may be considered as an act of tyranny. It is after all, wrong of them to demand information of a client from Microsoft just because Microsoft "belongs" to them. So who is to say in the future the US will not overtake China and Russia in the terror race?
Morozov, E. (2015, January 4). Who’s the true enemy of internet freedom - China, Russia, or the US? theguardian. Retrieved February 10, 2015, from http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/jan/04/internet-freedom-china-russia-us-google-microsoft-digital-sovereignty
The article is seemingly biased against the US. The author's claim that the US is the true enemy of internet freedom is an ignorant judgment because the argument was only based on just one case study pertaining to the matter. The case study actually in fact, justifies why US is not the true enemy of internet freedom.
It is a widely accepted fact that US is liberal in terms of freedom of speech and censorship. While it is true that US requested the database of the personnel using software developed by them, the US only requested the database because they needed the data to help them with ongoing investigations. The difference between US, China and Russia is that the US does not actually hold the data of the people. This is proven true from the case study where the US had to request the data from Microsoft which led to the author's argument. On the other hand, China and Russia could access the database of their citizens without asking for anyone's approval.
Webpages like Facebook and Google were restricted in China and Russia. I believe that these acts of restrictions are the true terror of internet freedom. The definition of internet freedom varies; I personally feel that internet freedom means having the option and liberty to get to choose what you are able browse and say on the internet,something which China and Russia failed to do. The case study on the US is not relevant to the topic suggested by the author base on my definition
Other than banning popular sites, China and Russia also practice heavy censorship on the content that you discuss or comment about on forums or other web pages. China also does a lot of coverups on the internet regarding the more sensitive issues; such as political corruptions. The US is more liberal in this aspect. To end off my review on the article, what Morozov pointed out in this article is not exactly invalid. While it is true that all three countries that were discussed are somewhat terrors of internet freedom, China and Russia fared worst than the US. However, what the US did may be considered as an act of tyranny. It is after all, wrong of them to demand information of a client from Microsoft just because Microsoft "belongs" to them. So who is to say in the future the US will not overtake China and Russia in the terror race?
Morozov, E. (2015, January 4). Who’s the true enemy of internet freedom - China, Russia, or the US? theguardian. Retrieved February 10, 2015, from http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/jan/04/internet-freedom-china-russia-us-google-microsoft-digital-sovereignty
Tuesday 3 February 2015
Summary for article
In the article "Who's the true enemy of internet freedom - China, Russia, or the US?", Morozov(2015) implies that the United States are the true enemy of internet freedom instead of the less liberal Russia and China. The author states the difference between US and the rest, was that US demands access to the database of the users that are using products developed by US companies, while China and Russia only demands access to the database of their own citizens. Morozov(2015) used the recent debate between Microsoft and the US government as stepping stone to his arguments; where the US government demanded Microsoft to grant access for the US government to their database in Ireland.
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Morozov, E. (2015, January 4). Who’s the true enemy of internet freedom - China, Russia, or the US? Retrieved February 3, 2015, from http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/jan/04/internet-freedom-china-russia-us-google-microsoft-digital-sovereignty
(115 words)
Morozov, E. (2015, January 4). Who’s the true enemy of internet freedom - China, Russia, or the US? Retrieved February 3, 2015, from http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/jan/04/internet-freedom-china-russia-us-google-microsoft-digital-sovereignty
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