Tuesday October 2, 2012

I've Been Thinking:

Last week Iran decided to shut down Google and Gmail. The decision came in response to the YouTube video mocking the Prophet Mohammed.

There are 32 million Gmail accounts in Iran. That is an unbelievable number given that the total population of Iran is 75 million. Iran is also one of the top 20 countries of users of Google.

People are starting to complain and the Iranians will probably lift the ban. Actually, it is highly placed officials who are complaining. Even members of parliament have complained to the communication ministry because they no longer have access to email.

In addition, people are spending huge amounts of money to scam the blockade and end around it using proxy sites that then deliver Gmail and YouTube service.

This may be just another small nail in the coffin of Iran. There is a basic rule in oppressive regimes. Do not mess with people's email. Read it, tap it, but do not deny it.

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