Bloggers Arrest – Worldwide Incidents

Be careful what you blog about. The number of blogger arrests worldwide is on the rise, especially bloggers with political motivation. Most arrests took place in Asia & the Middle East, revolving around blogs, videos and text messages, to political issues.

Most of the arrests tend to become more concentrated during sensitive times of political uncertainty.

I know that most of us are somewhat affected by the current political hoopla in Malaysia, but there are more subtle and effective ways to go about this than being gung-ho. Also, if you’re unhappy, there is no point to use foul language every other word to get your point across. Try to see it from a different perspective instead of personal hate.

Give your thoughts and comments, but also, give your suggestions for improvement. It’s easier to criticize than to suggest.

I’m sure you have heard about Kickdefella’s squall about turning our national flag upside down as a sign of distress? I think he’s gonna be in trouble for that. Although I agree on his thoughts about Malaysia, I disagree his actions on the flag. My 2 cents.

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14 Responses to “Bloggers Arrest – Worldwide Incidents”

massy
August 22nd, 2008 at 8:55am

O.O *looking at the no. for 2007. GG

bennyliew.com
August 22nd, 2008 at 10:48am

Wah..this is dangerous hmm have to be extra careful from now on! dan…thanks for sharing …tapi kadang kadang..keke time panas panas…mau juga mengomen yang bukan bukan lols…

ISA ISA ISA akakaka matai…koilo ko? ekkek

earthy emily
August 22nd, 2008 at 11:27am

That’s why I never blog about politics.

clement
August 22nd, 2008 at 12:04pm

i still think the government are more dangerous than all of them added together.

AMy C
August 22nd, 2008 at 12:11pm

fwuah! O_O i will blog more on my cat lar if like dis…

Iris
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:35pm

Interesting chart! Year 2007 is a bad year for all bloggers!:P

limadang.com
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:40pm

From now on terpaksa blog about langit..awan biru..bintang bulan dan lain lain

Nick Phillips
August 22nd, 2008 at 5:09pm

I have to agree with you about kickdefella and his upside flag. While I understand his frustrations and share some of them too, flying the flag upside down just doesn’t cut it la … There are just so many other ways to express ones self.

JACQ
August 22nd, 2008 at 8:03pm

Ooh we all hafta do extra ‘filtering’ on what we type from now on!

Aj
August 23rd, 2008 at 8:10pm

they arresting bloggers because they scared.. only scared people will do this.. If they know the blogger speak the truth, they will do something by arresting the bloggers.. sebab tempayan mau pecah ada org tau.. one think for sure “we don’t have democracy at this time!”