Online rumors dangerous to social order

(People's Daily)

16:27, November 03, 2011

　 　 　 　 　  

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CK wong at 2011-11-04124.82.99.*

Rumours are meant for transmission, the net could be abused just like some TV media and daily news papers do the same by sending out unvouched news or rumours for certain agenda or to hurt certain quarters. News watch must be set up by government and keep an eye on theese abuses. You can reduce the impack, but can not eliminate them.If the posting is with malicious intend, then the poster must be punish together with the person who repeated the message without checking. Issue of lesser harm should impose financial penalty, if seriously affecting the socialty, then a compulsory jail term would serve them right

microsoftenglish at 2011-11-04202.84.17.*

why your microsoftenglish-chewed piece soooooo Rubbish??

Fish at 2011-11-04219.140.36.*

I never believe those rumor before. But now, I would rather believe our netizens.

Sam Teng at 2011-11-04175.136.49.*

It is a fact that internet users can have a great influence on the general public. It is the responsibility of internet users to ensure what they posted is true and credible and not rumors. Similarly other internet users should not accept all postings as gospel truth. They must also verify and confirm that it's the truth before they start circulating to his contacts. The government has a very important role to play to ensure that all postings are true and credible. Freedom of expression does not mean we can post whatever we like on the internet without caring for its impact on social stability within a country. As such, rumor mongers and internet users who display postings that can create social disorder should be punish according to the law. Such undesirable elements should be booked and booked fast before they can cause social problems.

helen at 2011-11-04203.82.92.*

Absolutely!Certain control is necessary before online rumours become a pastime and culture. That's why increasingly more and more sovereign nations require all internet users to register so that they can be traced. This will encourage responsible and ethical online behaviour.On the international scene, the US State Department decided under Hillary Clinton to promote and finance online disinformation and subversive exercises to undermine governments and countries not submissive to US Global Tyranny. But then of course, this is an extension of US arrogance and online terrorism.With about 500 million internet users in China, control is absolutely essential for social order, national security and sovereignty.China should do what is in China interests. This is of paramount importance. There is no need to apologise nor explain to foreign powers.

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   A degree that means business

   1. Jinan base keeps tabs on army secrets with alarm
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   5. Stricter ban on baby formula considered
   6. Yue Yue's father donates to sick girl
   

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