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1. Re: UK Bans Piratebay

   

   Reply by Amsterdam Hilton Hotel · May 2012 · Home› General Discussion

   Without agreeing or disagreeing with what they're saying, I think the point they're making is that the western countries generally speak in favor of freedom of information, so in their eyes the constant attempts to ban their website seem hypocritical. They're suggesting specifically that the hypocrisy ("double morals") in…

2. Re: UK Bans Piratebay

   

   Reply by ScudzAlmighty · May 2012 · Home› General Discussion

   I don't think it's that ridiculous. The wording is a little awkward and the whole thing is more than a tad self-righteous considering the source, but it's basically true. Western governments speak endless about maintaining our "freedoms" while taking away as many as possible.

3. Re: UK Bans Piratebay

   

   Reply by Wesley · May 2012 · Home› General Discussion

   Really? They claim that Western governments are worse than Iran, China, "etc" in terms of censorship. Granted, no one in China will stop you from pirating movies. But they may stop you from... you know, actual freedom of expression. The comparison is ridiculous and just makes TPB look immature.