It is an act of stupidity.

EFRAIM HUTABARAT

Bekasi, West Java

Only totalitarian countries block websites. Does Indonesia want to be totalitarian?

RAINER

Jakarta

I know SBY did this to satisfy the majority, but can he really stop it? But he shouldn't worry because I assume most of our Internet users will not search for that kind of movie.

SUTOYO J SUSANTO

Tangerang, Banten

Blocking websites only makes the Indonesian government look foolish to the rest of the world. One can easily use a proxy server and access blocked websites. You can't stop information. Doesn't Indonesia know?

ANDY

Legian, Bali

The freedom that the Internet offers poses a challenge to authoritarian regimes from Beijing to Jeddah. It's sad but no great surprise that Indonesia has jumped on the web censorship bandwagon. The supreme irony is that Indonesia passed a freedom of information law a couple of weeks ago.

KEN ALLEN

Jakarta

I think it is good idea to block the websites because it just makes many people angry. It is defamation of religion!

ARLHIAN FAHAR

Bandung

I think it is not wise policy because of many reasons. Not everyone browses those sites only to watch Fitna. There are many students who use them for their studies -- useful videos. It's better to block the film not the sites.

ARINI

Bandung

This action shows that our people are still immature in the freedom of accessing global information. The regulator has the mentality of the New Order regime, banning whatever they believe is forbidden for Indonesians.

TARI

Jakarta

I think it is too late to block all those sites because the film has spread everywhere. The government has to pay some experts to block the sites. It is better if the government focus on blocking porn sites.

GOLDY PRATIWI SINAGA

Cimahi, West Java

Just another step against freedom. Indonesia is on the best way to become a Taliban country.

WOLFGANG

Bangkok

The government action to block the websites is unwise because the film can still be accessed through other websites like Google.

DY

Surabaya

Fitna is Fitna, YouTube is YouTube, MySpace is MySpace. Open minded please?

MEI

Bandung

Well, is this freedom of speech? Wonder what's next?

JOSEPH

Bandung

There are myriad serious issues faced by this nation. Why so much time and energy spent on this non-issue? So much ado about nothing!

FIRMAN HADI

Jakarta

Forget it. I think I watch too many movies.

RUDI SALIM

Jakarta

It was the most stupid action by the government. Why kill all the people in a town if only one person did a bad thing. YouTube can be educational and useful.

TONI

Balikpapan, East Kalimantan

It doesn't matter, the thief is always smarter than the police! Someone, somehow will find a way to access Fitna. We'll just have to wait and see.

MEIDI

Jakarta

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