http://mobile.engadget.com/2006/05/26/cambodia-bans-3g-phones-for-fear-of-porn/ Engadget Mobile Comments for Cambodia bans 3G phones for fear of porn http://mobile.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://mobile.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://mobile.engadget.com/2006/05/26/cambodia-bans-3g-phones-for-fear-of-porn/http://mobile.engadget.com/2006/05/26/cambodia-bans-3g-phones-for-fear-of-porn/
It seems to me that porn was an excuse to get the technology banned. It's their loss.]]>May 26th 2006 1:29PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2006/05/26/cambodia-bans-3g-phones-for-fear-of-porn/http://mobile.engadget.com/2006/05/26/cambodia-bans-3g-phones-for-fear-of-porn/
Technology isn't morally neutral, my friends. Though, it does seem that a filter would do the trick and not lead to blackmarket cell phones.]]>May 26th 2006 1:58PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2006/05/26/cambodia-bans-3g-phones-for-fear-of-porn/http://mobile.engadget.com/2006/05/26/cambodia-bans-3g-phones-for-fear-of-porn/May 26th 2006 3:05PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2006/05/26/cambodia-bans-3g-phones-for-fear-of-porn/http://mobile.engadget.com/2006/05/26/cambodia-bans-3g-phones-for-fear-of-porn/"Fun Fact: porn is as addicting or more than cocaine"
Would you care to cite an independent, peer reviewed source?

"Technology isn't morally neutral, my friends."
I'm afraid I don't understand what you mean by that. Do you mean that technology reflects the morality of those who create it? Or do you mean that technology in and of itself has morals? At least in my mind technology is a tool, like a hammer: You can use a hammer to hit someone in the head or pound nails into wood. The hammer, being morally neutral, doesn't have a say about its use.

I'm honestly not trying to start a flame here. I'm interested in hearing your response.

-JohnX]]>May 26th 2006 3:59PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2006/05/26/cambodia-bans-3g-phones-for-fear-of-porn/http://mobile.engadget.com/2006/05/26/cambodia-bans-3g-phones-for-fear-of-porn/
Am I still a mercenary if I fight only for porn?]]>May 26th 2006 4:43PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2006/05/26/cambodia-bans-3g-phones-for-fear-of-porn/http://mobile.engadget.com/2006/05/26/cambodia-bans-3g-phones-for-fear-of-porn/On the other hand, major companies like Nokia, LG and samsung are trying to make India as a mobile phone manufacturing hub (http://www.southasiabiz.com/2006/05/made_in_india_phone_sets_to_wi.html) alongwith CHina. I think that many workers in Europe and USA will get worried about the future of their jobs by this news. ]]>May 26th 2006 6:50PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2006/05/26/cambodia-bans-3g-phones-for-fear-of-porn/http://mobile.engadget.com/2006/05/26/cambodia-bans-3g-phones-for-fear-of-porn/Some will argue that it's unfair, those are the ones that want porn :P

Until there is technology that can decipher male or female genitalia and delete the video automatically from the phone, bluetooth and mms porn will only increase.]]>May 26th 2006 7:55PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2006/05/26/cambodia-bans-3g-phones-for-fear-of-porn/http://mobile.engadget.com/2006/05/26/cambodia-bans-3g-phones-for-fear-of-porn/
-It's nice to see there are still non-"flamers" out there. Thanks for the respect

Porn = Cocaine
I just got done searching for about 2 hours for an article and came up empty. Looks like this will have to move from the Fun Fact to Analogy department. However, this analogy has been made my many professors/PhD's/sex therapists. Actually, WebMD has a pretty unbiased aticle on porn addiction (http://www.webmd.com/content/Article/110/109826.htm?pagenumber=1). I have no doubt about the validity of this analogy. Pornography is very addictive. I know from my own experiences and from others that I've talked to, as well as knowing something of the psychology of addictions, especially such basilar functions as sex & food. But sorry, no peer-reviewed journal article (not that truth requires an article write-up, but still...)

Technology = Morality
My natural inclination (from a western/american point of view) is to believe what you believe: a hammer doesn't choose what it does, we do; thus we are moral, not the hammer. However, I've listened to & read articles from those who have gone to parts of the world where our view on life isn't operational (e.g. most of Africa). How we view technology is fundamentally different than how others do. Quick example: some "underdeveloped" nations refuse to stop using oxen-drawn plowers in exchange for tractors because of tradition, because their fathers did it this way. They see our (note that I said 'our') technology as contradictory to their way of life. We see a problem, and want to fix it. It's objective to us. This isn't always the case with other cultures/beliefs. (...I just realized that this is getting long :) sorry about that). Short of it is: we see the world differently, and because of that the technology that we develop is reflective not only of the nature of science but of who we are as a people as well.

-Brian]]>May 26th 2006 8:10PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2006/05/26/cambodia-bans-3g-phones-for-fear-of-porn/http://mobile.engadget.com/2006/05/26/cambodia-bans-3g-phones-for-fear-of-porn/
Eh, Brian, sorry bud, you're wrong. Porn =/= Cocaine. Just because other "experts" have championed the point of view that those two are equal doesn't make the argument hold water any better. And yes, technology is morality neutral, regardless of whatever cultural biases it may hold.

#7, I think your warning is about 5 years too late... *smile*]]>May 27th 2006 5:04AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2006/05/26/cambodia-bans-3g-phones-for-fear-of-porn/http://mobile.engadget.com/2006/05/26/cambodia-bans-3g-phones-for-fear-of-porn/
And concerning the 'technology = morality', you're still thinking like a westerner. I'm not going to argue because we have lives and I have an exam on Monday :) And besides, I still agree with you; I think in the same manner. But just because we think that we're right, doesn't mean we are.

Countries like Cambodia aren't going to lose much in such a ban, like you said. I'm sure they have other issues to deal with that are more urgent (clean water, consistent electricity, etc.). I was just impressed that a country was on record saying they want to "improve morality in society."]]>May 27th 2006 10:38AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2006/05/26/cambodia-bans-3g-phones-for-fear-of-porn/http://mobile.engadget.com/2006/05/26/cambodia-bans-3g-phones-for-fear-of-porn/ Unfortunately for tech-savvy Cambodians, someone already
> ruined their fun when Prime Minister Hun Sen's wife and
> her friends complained that their phones were suddenly
> rife with the XXX stuff.

Heck, none of my friends ever sent porn to _my_ cell phone.
If they feel offended, they should not hang out with "friends" sending porn to other people's cell phones.

Are we talking about the legitimation of double moral standards for some chinless wonder upper-class drama queens because they get laid by politicians?

The real disgusting thing is that these people just have some of their slaves order some more slaves when they want their (porn) entertainment. But nobody is supposed to take them their money away because it would stop them from doing crap, right?

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