The original article doesn't say, but I'm not really following the link between pornographic images and 3G data services, unless Cambodia's 2G network doesn't have GPRS or EDGE capabilities. However, and in any-case, the 3G part is still a bit of a red herring, since it's the data capabilities that are at issue. Also, it wouldn't surprise me to find out that the entire porn aspect was a ruse to eliminate a very class-centric service, as #2 said. Though, I don't think it's really so much of a loss.
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*
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The original article doesn't say, but I'm not really following the link between pornographic images and 3G data services, unless Cambodia's 2G network doesn't have GPRS or EDGE capabilities. However, and in any-case, the 3G part is still a bit of a red herring, since it's the data capabilities that are at issue. Also, it wouldn't surprise me to find out that the entire porn aspect was a ruse to eliminate a very class-centric service, as #2 said. Though, I don't think it's really so much of a loss.
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*