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Petition : Stop Censoring IndyMedia from Google News
Please endorse the 'Stop Censoring IndyMedia from Google News' Petition
Dear Google:
Recently you removed IndyMedia from your list of indexed news sites. We believe that this is an unfair decision, specifically in light of your own policies (stated in the Google news FAQ - http://www.google.com/help/about_news_search.html), which profess that pages are not included or excluded based on political ideology.
IndyMedia is arguably one of the most popular sources of alternative news on the Internet. Just as there are dozens and perhaps even hundreds of individuals asking for its removal, there are thousands more upset that this form of censorship has occurred. Indeed, the individuals requesting IndyMedia's removal had a specific agenda, one in which voices of opposition are unimportant, and should be silenced. It is our belief that all sides should have their opinions heard, and that sources such as IndyMedia provide
necessary balance.
We humbly ask you to reconsider your decision, and once again include Indymedia in your list of indexed sites. Variation in perspective, sources, and editorial approach are what makes Google news a useful resource.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
The Undersigned
Recently you removed IndyMedia from your list of indexed news sites. We believe that this is an unfair decision, specifically in light of your own policies (stated in the Google news FAQ - http://www.google.com/help/about_news_search.html), which profess that pages are not included or excluded based on political ideology.
IndyMedia is arguably one of the most popular sources of alternative news on the Internet. Just as there are dozens and perhaps even hundreds of individuals asking for its removal, there are thousands more upset that this form of censorship has occurred. Indeed, the individuals requesting IndyMedia's removal had a specific agenda, one in which voices of opposition are unimportant, and should be silenced. It is our belief that all sides should have their opinions heard, and that sources such as IndyMedia provide
necessary balance.
We humbly ask you to reconsider your decision, and once again include Indymedia in your list of indexed sites. Variation in perspective, sources, and editorial approach are what makes Google news a useful resource.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
The Undersigned
For more information:
http://www.PetitionOnline.com/IMCgoogl/pet...
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there is no any censoring on the google, the worse censorship is on THIS site
Sun, May 25, 2003 1:17PM
Google hires spooks
Fri, May 23, 2003 2:22AM
the corporate media censors based on ideology
Wed, May 21, 2003 12:40AM
My mistake
Tue, May 20, 2003 8:04PM
Dumb
Tue, May 20, 2003 7:52PM
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