Pakistan has blocked two popular websites due to a controversial competition being held on Facebook on May 20. How has the ban on Facebook and YouTube affected you? Has the block on our accessibility to these sites highlighted the fact that how addicted and dependent we are on social networking websites and forums? How do you plan to pass your time instead now that browsing videos and random profiles is not an option?
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Osama Javed says:
May 20, 2010 at 2:18 pm
Facebook and Youtube should be banned permanently.
feroz haroon says:
May 20, 2010 2:13 pm at
they are not social websites they are antisocial every body knows that and a waste of time
A Aurangzeb Sheikh says:
May 20, 2010 at 2:04 pm
I am very happy and proud that Pakistan is the first muslim state to take an action of such a child. I hope all muslim should states by realize and act accordingly.
Adeel says:
May 20, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Blocking entire FB, youtube, and BB services (in some cases) is so utterly pointless and ludicrous. Just goes to show how intolerant we are as a nation. For us, its either "OUR WAY THE HIGHWAY OR. And for those who believe that this will push our youth towards PRODUCTIVITY, well, hats off to you all
Xaidan Shafiq says:
May 20, 2010 at 1:22 pm
I have been a regular user of facebook and youtube and now that these two sites have been banned it got me thinking for a while what to do online now? well i still havent figured it out yet but one thing is for sure did i find whatever alternative to facebook, it'll be more Constructive and useful. Im glad they have banned these sites because of our religion and any disprespect Drawing caricatures of our beloved Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is in no way acceptable to any true Muslim. I only hope that the ban sends a message to those non believers that the so called freedom of speech is insane and unacceptable and that if they dont stop at this than may Allah give the authorities the courage to ban these sites and any other intended to spread anarchy and anger among Muslims permanently.
Osama Javed says:
May 20, 2010 at 2:18 pm
Facebook and Youtube should be banned permanently.
feroz haroon says:
May 20, 2010 2:13 pm at
they are not social websites they are antisocial every body knows that and a waste of time
A Aurangzeb Sheikh says:
May 20, 2010 at 2:04 pm
I am very happy and proud that Pakistan is the first muslim state to take an action of such a child. I hope all muslim should states by realize and act accordingly.
Adeel says:
May 20, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Blocking entire FB, youtube, and BB services (in some cases) is so utterly pointless and ludicrous. Just goes to show how intolerant we are as a nation. For us, its either "OUR WAY THE HIGHWAY OR. And for those who believe that this will push our youth towards PRODUCTIVITY, well, hats off to you all
Xaidan Shafiq says:
May 20, 2010 at 1:22 pm
I have been a regular user of facebook and youtube and now that these two sites have been banned it got me thinking for a while what to do online now? well i still havent figured it out yet but one thing is for sure did i find whatever alternative to facebook, it'll be more Constructive and useful. Im glad they have banned these sites because of our religion and any disprespect Drawing caricatures of our beloved Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is in no way acceptable to any true Muslim. I only hope that the ban sends a message to those non believers that the so called freedom of speech is insane and unacceptable and that if they dont stop at this than may Allah give the authorities the courage to ban these sites and any other intended to spread anarchy and anger among Muslims permanently.
SO WE HAVE TO BOYCOTT THE EVENT
TO NIGHT AT " 12 AM " PLEASE DON'T LOG IN ALL SOCIAL SITES .
LIKES . FACE BOOK , ORKUT , TWIITER , HI 5 , OR ANY SOCIAL SITES
TO NIGHT AT " 12 AM " PLEASE DON'T LOG IN ALL SOCIAL SITES .
LIKES . FACE BOOK , ORKUT , TWIITER , HI 5 , OR ANY SOCIAL SITES
IF YOU DO THAT DON'T LOG IN ALL SOCIAL SITES SO THEY WILL FACE A VERY HIGH FINANCIAL LOSS INSHAA ALLAH .
