Iceland Passes Proposal to Become 'New Media Haven'

2010-06-18 19:54:56

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rdx-fx: ...; +955|6876

Proposal wrote:
The legislative initiative outlined here is intended to make Iceland an attractive environment for the registration and operation of international press organizations, new media start-ups, human rights groups and internet data centers. It promises to strengthen our democracy through the power of transparency and to promote the nation's international standing and economy. It also proposes to draw attention to these changes through the creation of Iceland's first internationally visible prize: the Icelandic Prize for Freedom of Expression.

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English translation of the Icelandic Modern Media Initiative

Interesting development, apparently "[...]inspired and strongly backed by Iceland-based whistleblower website WikiLeaks."

A plus for Free Speech advocates everywhere.
Sure to cause various governments and religious groups varying degrees of annoyance.

Will be interesting to see how this unfolds regarding a) state secrets, ala current Wikileaks mess and b) People drawing cartoons of Muhammed, etc

2010-06-18 19:59:58

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Flaming_Maniac: prince of insufficient light; +2,490|6992|67.222.138.85

+1 Iceland

The question is as you said how far will they take it? It could very quickly get downright dangerous, it will be interesting to see what the NATO reaction is to the inevitable threats if this takes hold.

2010-06-18 20:00:36

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unnamednewbie13: Moderator; +2,056|7057|PNW

Of course, if you mess with Iceland, they'll just sink your navy with their volcano cannons.

edit: ...or ground all your Euro flights.

Last edited by unnamednewbie13 (2010-06-19 11:10:31)

2010-06-18 21:04:31

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HollisHurlbut: Member; +51|6283

After visiting Iceland last month, the more I think about it the more I'd love to live there. This just helps that desire along.

Takk fyrir, Iceland!

2010-06-18 21:06:21

#5

Spark: liquid fluoride thorium reactor; +874|6960|Canberra, AUS

I must say, from having next to no money 18 months ago they're doing OK.

The paradox is only a conflict between reality and your feeling what reality ought to be.
^{~ Richard Feynman}

2010-06-18 22:56:10

#6

rdx-fx: ...; +955|6876

If they're going to position themselves as a bastion of free speech, more power to them.

f they're going to position themselves as a safe haven for state secrets, child porn, illegal banking, software & media piracy, and partisan propaganda.. they're in for a rough ride

2010-06-19 02:57:50

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oug: Calmer than you are.; +380|6804|Πάϊ

rdx-fx wrote:
If they're going to position themselves as a bastion of free speech, more power to them.

f they're going to position themselves as a safe haven for state secrets, child porn, illegal banking, software & media piracy, and partisan propaganda.. they're in for a rough ride

apart from child porn the rest is fine

_ƒ³

2010-06-19 03:45:46

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Spark: liquid fluoride thorium reactor; +874|6960|Canberra, AUS

Including the illegal banking and partisan propaganda?

The paradox is only a conflict between reality and your feeling what reality ought to be.
^{~ Richard Feynman}

2010-06-19 04:12:52

#9

oug: Calmer than you are.; +380|6804|Πάϊ

_ƒ³

2010-06-19 05:18:57

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Jay: Bork! Bork! Bork!; +2,006|5643|London, England

Something like this should probably be done by a nation that isn't an easily boycottable/sanctionable island. IJS.

"Ah, you miserable creatures! You who think that you are so great! You who judge humanity to be so small! You who wish to reform everything! Why don't you reform yourselves? That task would be sufficient enough."
-Frederick Bastiat

2010-06-19 05:21:06

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Spark: liquid fluoride thorium reactor; +874|6960|Canberra, AUS

JohnG@lt wrote:
Something like this should probably be done by a nation that isn't an easily boycottable/sanctionable island. IJS.

Switzerland then [/obvious]

The paradox is only a conflict between reality and your feeling what reality ought to be.
^{~ Richard Feynman}

2010-06-19 07:50:39

#12

Dilbert_X: The X stands for; +1,816|6391|eXtreme to the maX

JohnG@lt wrote:
Something like this should probably be done by a nation that isn't an easily boycottable/sanctionable island. IJS.

They have free power and lots of fish - what else do they need?
And volcanoes.

Fuck Israel

2010-06-19 21:16:00

#13

Turquoise: O Canada; +1,596|6690|North Carolina

Wow... Iceland is pretty cool...

2010-06-19 21:26:49

#14

Sydney: 2λчиэλ; +783|7128|Reykjavík, Iceland.

HollisHurlbut wrote:
After visiting Iceland last month, the more I think about it the more I'd love to live there. This just helps that desire along.

Takk fyrir, Iceland!

I couldn't think of living anywhere else.

Spark wrote:
I must say, from having next to no money 18 months ago they're doing OK.

We're still complety broke, so feel free to send money

2010-06-19 21:28:21

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unnamednewbie13: Moderator; +2,056|7057|PNW

Sydney wrote:
HollisHurlbut wrote:
After visiting Iceland last month, the more I think about it the more I'd love to live there. This just helps that desire along.

Takk fyrir, Iceland!
I couldn't think of living anywhere else.

What about Svalbard?

2010-06-19 21:29:23

#16

Sydney: 2λчиэλ; +783|7128|Reykjavík, Iceland.

unnamednewbie13 wrote:
Sydney wrote:
HollisHurlbut wrote:
After visiting Iceland last month, the more I think about it the more I'd love to live there. This just helps that desire along.

Takk fyrir, Iceland!
I couldn't think of living anywhere else.
What about Svalbard?

Well, Svalbard is awesome too, and norway.

I just need to be somewhere where it doesn't get over 25°C in summer, I can't stand hot weather.

2010-06-19 21:30:47

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Turquoise: O Canada; +1,596|6690|North Carolina

Sydney wrote:
unnamednewbie13 wrote:
Sydney wrote:

I couldn't think of living anywhere else.
What about Svalbard?
Well, Svalbard is awesome too, and norway.

I just need to be somewhere where it doesn't get over 25°C in summer, I can't stand hot weather.

I know the feeling. It's fucking unbearable right now in NC.

2010-06-19 21:42:36

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unnamednewbie13: Moderator; +2,056|7057|PNW

Sydney wrote:
I just need to be somewhere where it doesn't get over 25°C in summer, I can't stand hot weather.

I can sympathize. I get grouchy when it passes 20°C.

2010-06-19 21:49:19

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13urnzz: Banned; +5,830|6782

it's 88º F right now, @ 10:45 pm.

https://static.bf2s.com/files/user/21025/burnzz/88night.JPG

i've waited all winter for this. ontopic, i'd love to visit but wouldn't want to live there. being a media haven would be interesting, but not enough . . .

2010-06-19 21:51:04

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Jay: Bork! Bork! Bork!; +2,006|5643|London, England

burnzz wrote:
it's 88º F right now, @ 10:45 pm.

http://static.bf2s.com/files/user/21025 … 8night.JPG

i've waited all winter for this. ontopic, i'd love to visit but wouldn't want to live there. being a media haven would be interesting, but not enough . . .

They have hot inbred women

"Ah, you miserable creatures! You who think that you are so great! You who judge humanity to be so small! You who wish to reform everything! Why don't you reform yourselves? That task would be sufficient enough."
-Frederick Bastiat

2010-06-19 21:51:58

#21

13urnzz: Banned; +5,830|6782

so does Utah, thanks.

2010-06-19 21:52:39

#22

Jay: Bork! Bork! Bork!; +2,006|5643|London, England

burnzz wrote:
so does Utah, thanks.

Utah's inbreds are less hot.

"Ah, you miserable creatures! You who think that you are so great! You who judge humanity to be so small! You who wish to reform everything! Why don't you reform yourselves? That task would be sufficient enough."
-Frederick Bastiat

2010-06-19 21:54:52

#23

13urnzz: Banned; +5,830|6782

you mean less exotic.

right now, Utah women are 88º F, porcelain pale skinned, blue eyed and already engaged. you may have a point, but you don't have mountains . . .

2010-06-19 21:58:49

#24

Spark: liquid fluoride thorium reactor; +874|6960|Canberra, AUS

unnamednewbie13 wrote:
Sydney wrote:
I just need to be somewhere where it doesn't get over 25°C in summer, I can't stand hot weather.
I can sympathize. I get grouchy when it passes 20°C.

Really? Here I don't particularly mind 40C (so long as I don't actually have to do anything)

The paradox is only a conflict between reality and your feeling what reality ought to be.
^{~ Richard Feynman}

2010-06-19 21:59:20

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Jay: Bork! Bork! Bork!; +2,006|5643|London, England

It will be 89ºF tomorrow here and I spent all day at the beach today

"Ah, you miserable creatures! You who think that you are so great! You who judge humanity to be so small! You who wish to reform everything! Why don't you reform yourselves? That task would be sufficient enough."
-Frederick Bastiat

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