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in a borderless domain call Blogosphere, anyone can be someone, anyone or no one. A retiree in her 60s can be a journalist, a 14 year old kid can establish an international retail business. In a nutshell, what limits your identity is your determination and imagination. But in this 'euphoria' of a world where monikers rather than names are used, your identity are as exposed as you thought they are hidden.

The internet is vast, but what's intriguing is what goes on behind. In a land where freedom of speech is still in its infancy (read: mother's eye is still all over you), blogging on the internet might seem like a 'godsend'.

The keyword here is 'seem'.

In this island-state, blogging on touchy subjects like politics, race, religion and you can prepare some cold drinks and leave it at your doorstep... as the authorities will brave the hot summer heat to serve you a nice fan mail. Pretty evident in the "government's ban on political blogs and podcasts", quoted The New Paper

So, is it really freedom or just a mirage?

Of course, this separation is just a hairline thick but a line HAS to be drawn whether in the physical world or in a virtual one.

Law still rises above all.



Reference:
The New Paper Online viewed: 3rd September 2008
http://newpaper.asia1.com.sg/printfriendly/0,4139,158963,00.html

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