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Re: Facebook Gets Involved in Mideast Drama

Ruslan Abuzant — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 01:40:35 -0000

Hello,

Well, my 2 cents. Google has it on its country list, Paypal has it, BBC has it, even some Israeli websites have some delivery option to Palestinian territories.. I believe it must be there, that's away from me being a Palestinian myself in this situation.

I agree with Charlie, the 1st commenter mentioning that any user, despite where he/she os from; have the right to be attached to any network he/she feels being a part of. Even if that involves a new group of 'Lunatics' to ask for some 'Moon' network to be created for them.

Anyway, Its not me making the decision, wisdom Facebook, wisdom.

Re: Facebook Gets Involved in Mideast Drama

Nick O'Neill — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:39:34 -0000

@Jad, I'm simply covering the story. I've touched on politics previously and its relation to Facebook.

Re: Facebook Gets Involved in Mideast Drama

Jad — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:59:36 -0000

I don't understand what the big deal here is.
The way I see it, you're the one starting to dabble with politics with this blog post.

Re: Facebook Gets Involved in Mideast Drama

jptrenn — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:53:56 -0000

I'm left wondering how Facebook can avoid these international debates. Social networks transcend borders. Their very nature is much too large to avoid these things.

This is a new type of problem, one that they have to face. It can't be avoided.

For me, I say let people choose between Palestine and Israel. If you limit people to one choice, you're shutting out a whole group of people and their identity.

Re: Facebook Gets Involved in Mideast Drama

Charlie — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:48:33 -0000

Letting people associate with the network they consider themselves to be a part of seems like the best approach...