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tcpipLast two services at the Melbourne Unitarian Church were former Senator Janet Powell speaking for International Women's Day and Stephen Stuart, President of the Humanist Society of Victoria, on the separation of religion and state. Powell's speech was not to my liking; too much obsessing over the proportion of women in parliament. Stuart's presentation was dry, formal, with impeccable dress, and cautiously explained how the State has become a defacto funder of religious organisations. Tomorrow night I'll be attending the Sea of Faith to hear David Miller talk on the resurrection-denying ancient Christian Church of Marcion
Global politics has become very interesting; Foreign media has been expelled as the troops seal off Tibet. The Dalai Lama is criticised for adopting a non-violent path. China is concerned with ensuring that its policies are supported at home (after all, if the Tibets can overthrow the dictators so can the Chinese). A popular petition on the matter (130K signatures so far) is available. Dr. John Powers of ANU argues the Tibetan cause - and notes how this would benefit China.
In virtual politics, apparently there is going to be a Livejournal Strike! Local times are available
What's this about?
* It's about free and ad-free LiveJournal accounts being abolished for new members, ignoring the advice from the newly-formed Advisory Board.
* It's about LJ staff trying to sneak this decision in under the radar, and when people found out, telling the users it was done 'to make the signup process less confusing'.
* It's about LJ staff failing to apologize for trying to hide the facts from view and for lying about the actual reasons for their actions.
* And finally, it's about the latest decision to hide certain user interests from the list of Most Popular Interests, some of them being fanfiction, bisexuality, sex and depression. This decision was not announced or explained in any way. Users found out for themselves.
Global politics has become very interesting; Foreign media has been expelled as the troops seal off Tibet. The Dalai Lama is criticised for adopting a non-violent path. China is concerned with ensuring that its policies are supported at home (after all, if the Tibets can overthrow the dictators so can the Chinese). A popular petition on the matter (130K signatures so far) is available. Dr. John Powers of ANU argues the Tibetan cause - and notes how this would benefit China.
In virtual politics, apparently there is going to be a Livejournal Strike! Local times are available
What's this about?
* It's about free and ad-free LiveJournal accounts being abolished for new members, ignoring the advice from the newly-formed Advisory Board.
* It's about LJ staff trying to sneak this decision in under the radar, and when people found out, telling the users it was done 'to make the signup process less confusing'.
* It's about LJ staff failing to apologize for trying to hide the facts from view and for lying about the actual reasons for their actions.
* And finally, it's about the latest decision to hide certain user interests from the list of Most Popular Interests, some of them being fanfiction, bisexuality, sex and depression. This decision was not announced or explained in any way. Users found out for themselves.
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