[x-pubpol] Saudi prince: Blocking social media platforms is a 'losing war'

[Joly MacFie]

(via Lauren Weinstein)

http://j.mp/13sHrFL  (CNN)

    Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has called on the Saudi
    Telecommunication Authority to drop reported plans to block social
    media platforms, describing the action -- if implemented -- as a
    "losing war."  The prince's words appear to refer to proposals thought
    to be under consideration by Saudi officials for tighter controls on
    social media, including steps that would mean Twitter users could be
    identified.

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