tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18315607.post113308786125836242..comments2023-10-09T10:05:53.553-07:00Comments on As Told By ubergirl87: Do They LOVE Censorship or what!?ubergirl87http://www.blogger.com/profile/00654877963211573136noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18315607.post-1134479975502692272005-12-13T05:19:00.000-08:002005-12-13T05:19:00.000-08:00Former resident of the magic kingdom:Unfortunately...Former resident of the magic kingdom:<BR/>Unfortunately, EVERYTHING here in Saudi Arabia is still censored. From magazines to movies, you name it, it's censored.<BR/>And I am very glad you like my blog :-D.ubergirl87https://www.blogger.com/profile/00654877963211573136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18315607.post-1134159452547760472005-12-09T12:17:00.000-08:002005-12-09T12:17:00.000-08:00Dear Ubergirl,I am actually surprised to find such...Dear Ubergirl,<BR/><BR/>I am actually surprised to find such a wide network of Saudi blogs. When I lived in Riyahd in the late 80's, the entire internet was illegal, and only people who could afford a long distance call to Bahrain or the UK could log on. <BR/><BR/>Do the censors still magic marker all the newspapers and magazines? <BR/><BR/>Here is an interesting site - this guy has some thoughts about the constant censorship you might want to check out. <BR/><BR/>http://muttawa.blogspot.com/.<BR/><BR/>Anyhow, you go girl - your blog does indeed Rock! I taught English while I was there - I loved the young Saudi women I had the pleasure of working with. Whippersnapper smart. All of you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18315607.post-1133195989561680602005-11-28T08:39:00.000-08:002005-11-28T08:39:00.000-08:00A.S.G: I don't think the AlSauds are worried about...A.S.G: I don't think the AlSauds are worried about blogs. I think it's the people here who are asking for censorship, as Jo said.<BR/>It's bacause of the whole Hi5 posting of Saudi girl's pictures without their consent. Now everyone's worried names and pictures are gonna be all over the internet. And you know how we Saudis feel about that "Killish wala ILFA6'EE7A!!"<BR/>It very much is THE PEOPLE who are asking for the blocking of the blogs.<BR/>Again, I ASSURE you, the AlSauds couldn't care less about blogs.<BR/><BR/>Troy Z: I actually have seen one episode of Invader Zim, and needless to say; I LOVED IT!<BR/>I haven't had the plesure of meeting Gaz, though. I'll look out for her in future episodes.<BR/>I do own quite a few t-shirts with skulls on them, and I'm gonna get some blue streaks in my hair pretty soon, so I guess you're not too far off mark, lol.<BR/>Thanks for the links, and don't you have a blog? You should!ubergirl87https://www.blogger.com/profile/00654877963211573136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18315607.post-1133147026865373922005-11-27T19:03:00.000-08:002005-11-27T19:03:00.000-08:00Well you've got jackasses as citizens, and in the ...Well you've got jackasses as citizens, and in the family. All I'm saying the issue preventing us from free speech is totally supported by the family.<BR/><BR/>A.S.GAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18315607.post-1133142047047427072005-11-27T17:40:00.000-08:002005-11-27T17:40:00.000-08:00Oops: I could have gone further with that last lin...Oops: I could have gone further with that last link. Bigger reference picture, too.<BR/>Perhaps you can use it as your Blogspot avatar?<BR/><BR/>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaz_%28Invader_Zim%<BR/><BR/>Troy ZAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18315607.post-1133141848004867792005-11-27T17:37:00.000-08:002005-11-27T17:37:00.000-08:00"...I am not amused by the pranks they pull. They ..."...I am not amused by the pranks they pull. They shall pay dearly."<BR/><BR/>Okay, I have to ask: Have you ever seen a TV Cartoon series called "Invader Zim" by any chance? I ask because as I read your final line I far too easily picture that line being delivered in the voice of Gaz, the perpetually annoyed sister of Dib. As a matter of fact, I believe that to be a direct quote from an episode. Don't believe me? Do some Internet searches for some .wav files of Gaz's quotes from Invader Zim. Because of this, Ubergirl, I now picture you with your hair dyed purple, wearing a black t-shirt with a skull on it and a GameSlave video game console perpetually at the ready. Am I far off the mark?<BR/><BR/>For more Invader Zim Info, refer to:<BR/>http://www.nick.com/all_nick/tv_supersites/zim/<BR/>or<BR/>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0235923/<BR/>and for a picture of Gaz:<BR/>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invader_Zim <BR/>and scroll down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18315607.post-1133119501484259762005-11-27T11:25:00.000-08:002005-11-27T11:25:00.000-08:00A.S.G: I'm no fan of the royals, but ya5i COME ON ...A.S.G: I'm no fan of the royals, but ya5i COME ON put urself in their shoes. Everytime they want to make changes the PEOPLE start PROTESTING like MAD so why on earth would they risk their POWER AND WEALTH to do somethin for the people which the PEOPLE THEMSELVES don't want?!<BR/>Look at what happened to the ONLY king we've had who actually tried to do what's right, HE GOT KILLED DAMNIT!<BR/>I am not DISPUTING the fact that the royals are for censorship, but things just wouldn't be as TIGHT as they are if the royals were really given free reign.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14154296922905504854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18315607.post-1133115914976701712005-11-27T10:25:00.000-08:002005-11-27T10:25:00.000-08:00"Furthermore, the royal family has the power to di..."Furthermore, the royal family has the power to dismiss journalists and appoint news media executives and editors. ***Free expression does not exist in Saudi Arabia, whether in the press or on the Internet.***"<BR/><BR/>I copy and pasted from Rasheed's World.<BR/><BR/>http://rasheedsworld.blogspot.com/2005/11/blocked-and-then-unblocked.html#links <BR/><BR/>The sentence between astericks is the one I wanted you to focus on.<BR/><BR/>A.S.GAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18315607.post-1133115434621083362005-11-27T10:17:00.000-08:002005-11-27T10:17:00.000-08:00What's the idea behind censorship Jo? So there wou...What's the idea behind censorship Jo? So there wouldn't be turmoil within the country, and trust me ubergirl your leaders look for anyway to limit free speech, it scares them. <BR/><BR/>Most things are up to Al S3ood, I'm sure they would love to see some change, but they don't care enough to apply the needed effort. Recent experinces with them filled me with disgust, so I really don't think this country would be better if they implented what there dark hearts desire. <BR/><BR/>Jo who wants the bearded idiots to be blocking sites? No one other than the most "lovable" family in K.S.A.<BR/><BR/><BR/>A.S.GAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18315607.post-1133093351871978932005-11-27T04:09:00.000-08:002005-11-27T04:09:00.000-08:00A.S.G: As much as als3ood disgust me lets face it ...A.S.G: As much as als3ood disgust me lets face it mate: if things were really 3ala kaifhom this country would be A HELL OF ALOT BETTER!!!<BR/>Anywayz, it aint the gov fillin in those blocking forms, it's the PEOPLE damnit!!!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14154296922905504854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18315607.post-1133089789975660462005-11-27T03:09:00.000-08:002005-11-27T03:09:00.000-08:00Our leaders aren't asking anyone to block blogs.Our leaders aren't asking anyone to block blogs.ubergirl87https://www.blogger.com/profile/00654877963211573136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18315607.post-1133088894770331222005-11-27T02:54:00.000-08:002005-11-27T02:54:00.000-08:00It's your leaders that want you to be censored, no...It's your leaders that want you to be censored, not the people that work for them.<BR/><BR/>A.S.GAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com