SHANGHAI, China -- The Web site may say Microsoft, but in China, Big Brother is still apparently watching.
Computer users on Microsoft's MSN China portal get a scolding message any time they type in terms like 'democracy,' 'freedom' or 'human rights.' The site then tells them to delete the prohibited words.
Microsoft said it's cooperating with Chinese government efforts to censor language on blogs in the communist country, noting that's the requirement for offering services in China.
It's not just politically sensitive words that aren't allowed. Obscenities and sexual references also are barred.
However, the restrictions appear to apply only to the subject lines that users type in. Writing them into the text, with a less controversial subject heading, seems not to be a problem."
And this is why I'm going to be a Mac User for as long as possible.
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