The Linc’s Blocked Website List: An Update

1-liner, Blogging, Media Gossip/Musings TheBigLead November 14th. 2008, 11:00am

Bandwidth my Ass: “They say sites are blocked to increase bandwidth, thereby making it easier for reporters to file stories on deadline. The Eagles also claim they didn’t make individual sites off limits. Rather, they say, those decisions were farmed out to people who put the filters in place.” That’s complete garbage. What a joke. If you’re clueless as to what this is about, read this. (Philly Inquirer)

11 Responses to “The Linc’s Blocked Website List: An Update”

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h8r Says:
November 14th, 2008 at 11:02 am
I’d still like this guy to explain why he needs to go on Facebook during the game.
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sponge-worthy Says:
November 14th, 2008 at 11:02 am
When will the tyranny end?!
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h8r Says:
November 14th, 2008 at 11:07 am
While I’m thankful for faster Internet service, I’m still confused. If they’re simply trying to increase the server’s speed, why does a screen pop up that says, “Access denied: blog,” or, “Access denied: politics,” when you’re trying to punch up certain sites? That kind of language smacks of willful censorship.
Hey, my employer willfully censors me from porn all day. First Amendment!
This is officially the dumbest cause ever.
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KC Resident Says:
November 14th, 2008 at 11:10 am
The Iggles PR department should probably take some lessons on how the internet works. They are a private company, so they can do whatever the hell they want with censoring, but that statement on bandwith smacks of ignorance.
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BFFredo Says:
November 14th, 2008 at 11:22 am
Why can’t they just say “Look, the Internet is for one thing only: Porn. These sites take the players and staff away from finding that Asian vs Latin all-female orgy”?
That I could understand!
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NickP Says:
November 14th, 2008 at 11:22 am
Attica! Attica!
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tyduffy Says:
November 14th, 2008 at 11:29 am
If I was in the Eagles press box, I would not be able to file my story online.
Also, what bandwidth issues could they possibly be having, unless every sports-writer is turning in an HD quality DVD of themselves writing their article.
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h8r Says:
November 14th, 2008 at 11:35 am
If I was in the Eagles press box, I would not be able to file my story online.
I can see how the shirtless pictures of soccer players might not make it through their filter.
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Oh No Romo Says:
November 14th, 2008 at 11:38 am
@h8r
+1
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RomanWarHelmet Says:
November 14th, 2008 at 11:58 am
The City of Philadelphia is a cesspool and it’s citizens are criminals and reprobates. What that has to do with the 10 less hits you get on a Sunday afternoon. I have no idea. It just needs to be said.
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tyduffy Says:
November 14th, 2008 at 12:08 pm
I can see how the shirtless pictures of soccer players might not make it through their filter.
Bah-zing! Would you like a drumroll too?