F is for Fake
Benjamen Walker's Theory of Everything
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Why Weibo Blocks Keywords
The censors who work at Chinese companies like Weibo don't really have a government handbook that tells them which words to block. Post-crackdown, many of these companies now block keywords simply because they're in danger of going viral. It's not just underwear that inflames the passion of Chinese netizens; rumors and fake stories also give birth to flash mobs.
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