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Ionless · 11th Apr 2009, 08:19 PM

Ok, i was not aware of this until recently as I did not watch the oscars here in Singapore. (it was on at 9am, during school time), but this gives you a rough idea of censorship here. Btw, a similar incident regarding Freeheld where a speech regarding gay rights was censored happened as well in 2008.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-..._b_170955.html

ricoca · 12th Apr 2009, 12:46 AM

No shiz...
Seriously?
I never noticed that when i lived there...

pirateninja · 12th Apr 2009, 01:00 AM

One, that's not cool.

Two, I feel sorry that they had to miss out on an incredibly moving couple of speeches.

**EM68** · 12th Apr 2009, 06:00 AM

Disgusting but not surprising especially from a Communist country.

Mr Bojangles · 12th Apr 2009, 11:58 AM

Singapore's not communist.

They don't censor it like that here, the censorship laws are just plain stupid (naturally EC's blocked, so I have to use a proxy).

Borat was banned, because it MAKES JEWS LOOK FUNNY.

Don't mess with Zohan was rarely advertised due to the lead character being Jewish

Coke isn't advertised alot, nor is Marks and Spencers (both have a Jewish history).

Ur So Gay by Katy Perry was never played on the radio.

The list goes on.

Riaan · 13th Apr 2009, 02:23 PM

I think it is petty and small minded to censor these topics. These people in government must be scared shitless of those different from them- I pity them. Not so long ago my country also censored books/movies/the media that dealt with interracial relationships, homosexuality or criticism against apartheid. Thank goodness I didn't had to experience it. Ignorance is definitely not bliss.

Just Adam · 13th Apr 2009, 02:39 PM

this is all pretty standard asian countrys have always been pretty censored i remember the other year china was on the news all the time over it anything negative was stopped.

Z3ni · 13th Apr 2009, 02:55 PM

I thought China was ok with same sex marriage.. But then again they control what people can and cannot search on the internet

Wander · 13th Apr 2009, 04:57 PM

Well...at least it was creative...

11th Apr 2009, 08:19 PM	#1
Ionless Depressed, Lost. Seeking Solace. Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: about a 4.5 Out Status: Family only Age: 19 Posts: 162 Join Date: Dec 2008	Censorship in Asia Ok, i was not aware of this until recently as I did not watch the oscars here in Singapore. (it was on at 9am, during school time), but this gives you a rough idea of censorship here. Btw, a similar incident regarding Freeheld where a speech regarding gay rights was censored happened as well in 2008. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-..._b_170955.html Last edited by Ionless; 11th Apr 2009 at 08:23 PM..

12th Apr 2009, 12:46 AM	#2
ricoca EC Addict Full Member Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 20 Posts: 647 Join Date: Nov 2008	Re: Censorship in Asia No shiz... Seriously? I never noticed that when i lived there... __________________ i can never fit into any crowd, wanna know why?

12th Apr 2009, 01:00 AM	#3
pirateninja EC's Sailor Uranus Full Member Gender: Biologically Female Orientation: Heterosexually Challenged Out Status: Most people Location: Bath, England Age: 21 Posts: 5,853 Join Date: Sep 2007	Re: Censorship in Asia One, that's not cool. Two, I feel sorry that they had to miss out on an incredibly moving couple of speeches. __________________ Holly the Pirateninja Ars Longa, Vita Brevis.

12th Apr 2009, 06:00 AM	#4
EM68 Happily Married! :) EC Moderator Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out and about. Location: Stoughton, Massachusetts USA Age: 43 Posts: 4,288 Join Date: Jun 2008	Re: Censorship in Asia Disgusting but not surprising especially from a Communist country. __________________ I'm beautiful in my way, 'Cause God makes no mistakes I'm on the right track, baby I was Born This Way -Lady Gaga

12th Apr 2009, 11:58 AM	#5
Mr Bojangles EC's resident Pikey :3 Full Member Gender: Hombre Orientation: Men = WIN. Out Status: Out, I guess. Location: Dubai Posts: 279 Join Date: Feb 2009	Re: Censorship in Asia Singapore's not communist. They don't censor it like that here, the censorship laws are just plain stupid (naturally EC's blocked, so I have to use a proxy). Borat was banned, because it MAKES JEWS LOOK FUNNY. Don't mess with Zohan was rarely advertised due to the lead character being Jewish Coke isn't advertised alot, nor is Marks and Spencers (both have a Jewish history). Ur So Gay by Katy Perry was never played on the radio. The list goes on. __________________ ATTACK OF THE GIANT 60ft LESBIAN OCTOPUS. <3 ignoranceisstrengthwarispeacefreedomisslavery

13th Apr 2009, 02:23 PM	#6
Riaan Speak to the hand Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Parents, aunt, cousin and friends Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Age: 27 Posts: 56 Join Date: Apr 2009	Re: Censorship in Asia I think it is petty and small minded to censor these topics. These people in government must be scared shitless of those different from them- I pity them. Not so long ago my country also censored books/movies/the media that dealt with interracial relationships, homosexuality or criticism against apartheid. Thank goodness I didn't had to experience it. Ignorance is definitely not bliss.

13th Apr 2009, 02:39 PM	#7
Just Adam Just passing through Full Member Gender: Something Orientation: Dunno Out Status: If they ask i will tell them Location: Wherever Age: 23 Posts: 6,002 Join Date: Mar 2009	Re: Censorship in Asia this is all pretty standard asian countrys have always been pretty censored i remember the other year china was on the news all the time over it anything negative was stopped. __________________ There Used To Be A Point Of Things.

13th Apr 2009, 02:55 PM	#8
Z3ni Ec's ADD Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gayish Out Status: My Twin Location: England, Manchester Posts: 3,080 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: Censorship in Asia I thought China was ok with same sex marriage.. But then again they control what people can and cannot search on the internet __________________ Through pain, lies success.

13th Apr 2009, 04:57 PM	#9
Wander Banned Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Parents, aunts, grandma, counselor, online friends Location: Central Alabama Age: 18 Posts: 2,360 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: Censorship in Asia Well...at least it was creative...

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