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Iran’s never been a fan of the real Internet. It completely blocked off Google and Gmail back in September before walking things back and letting Gmail through. Now, it’s launched its own heavily-monitored, “safe” version of YouTube.
Called “Mehr” which is a Farsi word for affection, the site provides a limited version of the video sharing capabilities YouTube provides to the rest of the world. The deputy chief of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting described it as a place where “people can upload their short films on the Web site and access [IRIB] produced material.” Needless to say it is carefully monitored. Sounds like a blast, right? [AFP]
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Here is a suitable video for them http://youtu.be/tBfewQ9ya7Y
Christ, Emperor Ahmadinejad… sorry *President* Ahmadinejad needs to be removed from the country. And hopefully replaced with someone far easier to pronounce.
Awaiting Iranian Keyboard Cat and Iranian Rick Roll videos.
Ah, Iran is the new China.
Except far less useful.
Well, they’re doing well at keeping the News interesting.