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Saudi to punish "immoral" use of 3G phones |
axxxr
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Saudi Arabia will punish anyone using third generation (3G) mobile phones for purposes deemed immoral in the conservative Muslim kingdom, the state telecommunications regulator says, reports Reuters.
"The warning from the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) came on Saturday as it officially handed over the oil-rich kingdom's first 3G licence to mobile phone operator Ettihad Etisalat.
3G mobile phones can access the Internet, which is strictly controlled in Saudi Arabia, and receive high quality video clips from adult sites.
"We expect (3G) providers to follow the same rules as Internet providers," said CITC Information Technology General Manager Ahmed Sindi.
"The challenge is that this technology is commensurate with our moral values. There will be laws and procedures that govern the use of the technology and people will be punished for its misuse."
A ban was recently overturned on the import and sale of mobile camera phones. Religious leaders said they are used to invade privacy, particularly of women.
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sapporobaby
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Just to make it clear. They are completely from another planet in Saudi Arabia. Some Muslims consider the House of Saud just short of being apostates, so much that they say is of no consequence and little relevance. It would be better if the religious establishment there would simply go away. |
Wazuki
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Wtf? You mean that if guy wants to 'exercise his hand' and uses his cute pretty phone to find specific 'exercising literature' on the web, he will be arrested or something?
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Mr.BJ
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Well. Since this is all about Saudi Arabia.
I think it’s good to hear what SAUDIES citizens feel about this INTERNAL ISSUE
Actually we are very proud about our moral values
“In fact any regular grown person should be happy for that too”
Our society has his own privacy
Which most of us are very happy with it (AND THAT’S THE IMPORTANT THING)
You have the right to say what u feel about this issue
But u don’t have the right to say what our society should be
And that’s simply because it’s OUR COUNTRY.
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Wazuki
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But what if some people dont like it. They will be forced to become mass. Thats bad. Or they will have to leave country. Or something else.
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CrackerJack
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Remember...
...it goes both ways.
INTEGRITY
Without it...
Everything else is irrelevant. |
Mr.BJ
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On 2005-01-02 02:14:45, Wazuki wrote:
But what if some people dont like it. They will be forced to become mass. Thats bad. Or they will have to leave country. Or something else.
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My friend Wazuki
It’s just as I said
We might have different points of view “me & you and anyone in this world”
But most of my people (the majority) here are very happy with this…Because they feel that this will protect their own life privacy in their COUNTRY.
I might have a different point of view of many internal issues in many other countries
But who cares about me unless most of them are happy with it  .
What i simply want to say is :
people have the right to live their own life in their own countries.
I hope that i make it clear
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amnesia
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Well it's in my opinion that Saudi ENFORCES it's opinions onto people.
As the Muslim capital it abuses its position.
Controlling the media (like the US does) can be seen as sub-communism.
Controlling what is said about a country (like China does) can be seen as sub-communism.
Forcing people to fight in a war or else be incarcerated can be seen as sub-communism.
I'm a Qatari and I think that at the end of the day, FORCING people to NOT do somethiing by law will only backfire on society.
People will want it so much that when society actually begins to be leniant, they'll errupt.
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sapporobaby
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@Amnesia
Good point. Actually great point. I am currently living in Kuwait and I could not agree with you more. How the people in Saudi can be happy about over 35% unemployment, a pretty much wrecked economy, oil wealth that goes strickly to the royal family is beyond me. Yes, Saudi Arabia is the physical capital of Islam but spiritually, not necessarily. The country, at least the part that we see is devoid of passion. Simply a bunch of Wahhibists running around wanting to impose their will on the Islamic community and if possible, the world. |
Mr.BJ
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@ amnesia
First of all congratulations ma8 for winning the Gulf football champions Cup
The second thing is
I not kind of person who likes to get into arguments
You said that Saudi Arabia is controlling the media…what media u r talking about
We all know that (AL JAZERAH) channel considered to be one of the biggest media channels in the region is owned and supported by the Qatar government
Anyway that has nothing to do with the topic we are discussing here
I appreciate your opinion and everyone opinion’s too
Finally everyone is free to think and say the things he likes
Enjoy your life the way u like
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Melik
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Crazy...
The Knowledge of the Past, is the Key to the Future.
I'm sorry for my bad english. Please Correct my wrong sentences.
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jplacson
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I may not like the laws in Saudi (That's why I don't intend to go there and live there)
But I respect their laws over their citizens. I don't agree with a lot of the crap the US dishes out on its citizens as well... but that's also why I'm not crawling towards the US embassy.
From the other side of the the fence, and put in a different perspective... (just to show how seeing things from another point of view can look)
I think US speed laws are stupid... I think US censorship laws are stupid... I think US gun control laws are stupid. Yes they can be changed... but not instantly. What about those people who don't like them? Aren't THEY forced to follow these laws as well? What kind of "freedom" is that? Being forced to stay under 85mph on the freeway. 3 day waiting period? What for?
These are coutry specific laws... I don't even want to bring religion or morality into this because that's very subjective. A lot of poeple find the US very immoral and very agnostic. To US citizens, others may seem too uptight...etc...etc.
Some of the things the Amish do is totally psychotic to me... but that's THEIR culture. Which is why I'm not Amish to begin with! HAHAHA! No offense...not like they can read this anyway!!! 
Saudi isn't forcing the US to censor their internet. They are just controlling their own. And minding their own business. It's not yours or my business to tell Saudi what to do with their 3G/Internet providers. They can cut themselves off from the entire wired world... that's THEIR choice.
China does the same with their internet providers. Whether their people are happy with it or not... that's still isn't any of our business. (Just a note though... they can tighten their firewalls all they want... it's just the Great Wall of China all over again... and those that are determined to surf the net freely... do so by hacking away.)
If the people really aren't happy... they will find a way... or cause the country to implode technologically.
The lack of moral control in the US is what's causing so much pedophilia on the net... man... the psychos that have turned up on the news lately... geez... get a life gran'pa!
Just live and let live. As long as they're not bothering YOU or your internet (and right to download porn...hehehe) ... leave them alone.
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plasmadog
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The only difference between America and KSA or China is the fact that they are democratic. Even though democracy has its drawbacks, all these laws were passed after serious debate. it's not like some old hack sits in the white house ( even though bush isn't the smartest frog in the pond) and everything he says is converted to law.
democracy gives everybody a say in what they feel about the issue.
and, i think if Saudi Arabia becomes democratic, the entire muslim world will also change. Saudi Arabia, (which has considerable influence over all muslim countries) is at a crossroads where it can spread the message of peace, and democracy or continue these opressive and medieval passing of laws.
Even though some people may think these laws are noble and culturally islamic, the rest of the world does look at it as pretty frivolous and hilarious.
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Posted: 2005-01-02 01:23
