tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post4534597828343239125..comments2024-03-27T11:21:40.742+04:00Comments on Muscat Confidential: Well, that was unexpected! Muscat Confidential finally censored by Oman's Government over ... a photo of women kissingUndercover Dragonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10577931944980469254noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-80678506653066675342010-12-08T07:53:40.503+04:002010-12-08T07:53:40.503+04:00Thanks Mark Skull - link now attached. Great art. ...Thanks Mark Skull - link now attached. Great art. Apologies for the rip.<br /><br />DragonUndercover Dragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10577931944980469254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-66111532225181195642010-12-08T03:09:08.320+04:002010-12-08T03:09:08.320+04:00Thanks for using my "Government Censorship&qu...Thanks for using my "Government Censorship" piece! Mind giving me a link for credit? Thanks! :)<br /><br />http://luvataciousskull.deviantart.com/art/GOVERNMENT-CENSORSHIP-137270461Mark Skullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09389784338543886876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-23564243638301924642010-03-17T09:47:25.819+04:002010-03-17T09:47:25.819+04:00A few people have commented that the picture was o...A few people have commented that the picture was offensive to 'us'... who is 'us'? Omani people? First of all not all Omani's find it offensive, second of all there ARE homosexuals and bi-sexuals in Oman. So please don't refer to the people of Oman as 'us', because not all of us share the same opinion.<br /><br />Censorship doesn't protect people from anything, it makes people less aware therefore harming them as oppose to protecting them. And what was this supposed to protect us from exactly? Homosexuality isn't a bloody disease, it is a sexual preference.<br /><br />Kudos to you UD, and much respect.athenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550251663971868850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-85282984939512240652010-03-13T10:33:14.599+04:002010-03-13T10:33:14.599+04:00I wasn't day-dreaming. I think MC was blocked ...I wasn't day-dreaming. I think MC was blocked again yesterday. How strange!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-28153955835843610952010-03-08T12:22:37.029+04:002010-03-08T12:22:37.029+04:00Fascinating. Wastafarians saving UD's own neck...Fascinating. Wastafarians saving UD's own neck at the first sign of trouble. Is this the same wasta that you so bitterly and openly despise? The true hypocrite is revealed.Underwear Drag Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07336613506130582572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-89532271506819798072010-03-08T08:27:09.883+04:002010-03-08T08:27:09.883+04:00Friends let us all give a big hand to UD for the g...Friends let us all give a big hand to UD for the guts and gumption he had shown. He is a man and had the courage to post the photo, knowing very well that there is trouble ahead. <br />How many of us who just come and pass comments would do it?justcurioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13345043885592130134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-44356247434831055442010-03-07T19:00:32.809+04:002010-03-07T19:00:32.809+04:00Man it sucks tht u got blocked. It sucks even more...Man it sucks tht u got blocked. It sucks even more that u had to delete your post with the girls kissing I was on a roll there owning every one of u gay lovers and supporters now my comments are gone too its a shame they were so witty. <br /><br />As a true omani born and raised here I can safely say Oman can go to hell I am leaving this place as soon as I can.Montelhttp://yoursmomsbedroom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-82321938627101367352010-03-07T18:54:27.012+04:002010-03-07T18:54:27.012+04:00Honestly don't know whether Omantel know what ...Honestly don't know whether Omantel know what they are doing half the time. Tried to check the magazine "The Lady" online. For those who don't know it, it's a gentle, innoffensive and very well respected ladylike publication. The queen probably reads it! It's now 125 yrs old!I cannot imagine what heinous photos of English country gardens and chutney recipes could possibly offend anyone, but the website has been blocked! I give up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-12915816076041935522010-03-07T14:55:40.050+04:002010-03-07T14:55:40.050+04:00Sorry I'm late joining the party but I have ha...Sorry I'm late joining the party but I have had computer problems. I was reading the blog about the assassination in Dubai when the block came on.<br /><br />Congratulations on being important enough to be a 'target' on the Omantel radar. But I remember when reading the article on homo-bi-sexualism, asking myself why you published the photo. It added little to the post and exposed you to needless criticism. Anyway, its history now.<br /><br />However, I think the final irony to the entire affair is probably use of 'wasta' by the man who called the head of Omantel on his GSM and got him to unblock the site.Abdullahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596118994410731450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-66843266099427485372010-03-07T14:44:47.892+04:002010-03-07T14:44:47.892+04:00Welcome back, Dragon-san(●^-^●)Welcome back, Dragon-san(●^-^●)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-49383152805651408432010-03-07T14:39:34.791+04:002010-03-07T14:39:34.791+04:00Hmmmmm
Welcome back UD
very interesting comments -...Hmmmmm<br />Welcome back UD<br />very interesting comments - Obviously touched a few nerves - which is great!! On all our behalf' please don't stop.<br />I did a quick google on "arab women kissing" - amongst the results were the following ....<br /><br />http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_I3Q1kT0tz2A/Sf_GIk0b6jI/AAAAAAAAC50/DGchXQwPHPc/s400/Bush_Prince_Abdullah_kiss_hold_hands.jpg<br /><br />http://www.betar.co.uk/articles/pictures/arab_men_kissing.jpg<br /><br />One wonders if those offended by the picture of girls kissing are similarly moved by these?<br /><br />Onwards and upwards!! :-)Pessimisticaly Optimisticnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-80130721078318763152010-03-07T11:59:56.739+04:002010-03-07T11:59:56.739+04:00In what way was the photo offensive?
These ignora...In what way was the photo offensive?<br /><br />These ignorant idiots don't realise when banning such matters it draws even more attention to THEM!<br /><br />Anyway, as a hetrosexual I think the more homosexuals the better.....more women for me!Devils Advocathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05785703803791621820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-59769451498369254832010-03-07T11:58:16.800+04:002010-03-07T11:58:16.800+04:00UD,
I think you mix two things. The reports on the...UD,<br />I think you mix two things. The reports on the mishaps are allowed because those are actually illegal, but difficult to root out. The postings annoy the powers that be because those powers know that as long as they can continue outside the public eye, nothing will change (that is the whole reason of existence of corruption). <br />By posting the photo you actually did something illegal. There is a difference between changing actions to make someone comply with the law, or trying to change the law! As a guest to Oman you should leave that to the OmanisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-81739442399353644882010-03-07T11:29:37.518+04:002010-03-07T11:29:37.518+04:00UD,
I have great respect for you and everyday I fi...UD,<br />I have great respect for you and everyday I first browse your blog, before reading anything else. <br /><br />The moment I saw the photo I knew that you will be in trouble. <br /><br />I am happy that the block is removed. <br /><br />You are really lucky or probably too powerful or have excellent vastha, that you are getting away with it, although personally I don't see anything wrong with the photo, we have to accept that it is bit too much for a country like Oman, to allow it. <br /><br />Remember anything can be classified as "blasephemy" conveniently. If you were in Saudi you will see the gulliotine. Thank god you are in Oman. <br /><br />Go a bit slow, let Oman grow more before you try what may "outrageous" for locals, howsoever justifiable it may be in other parts of the world.<br /><br />I really want to continue to read Muscat confidential, so please don't close it down by yourself.justcurioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13345043885592130134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-15153420571363188402010-03-07T10:01:09.977+04:002010-03-07T10:01:09.977+04:00Now you can continue your tabloid lies, misinforma...Now you can continue your tabloid lies, misinformation and baseless character assassinations to feed the brainless sheep. After all, dimwits like little Willie D need your crap to fulfill his pitiful existence.Underwear Drag Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07336613506130582572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-86844435768377074792010-03-07T08:09:28.130+04:002010-03-07T08:09:28.130+04:00And you though you were untouchable, Omanis gave y...And you though you were untouchable, Omanis gave you the freedom you requested and what did you do? Misused it. To your culture it’s just a picture of two girls kissing but to us it’s offensive. Why can’t you get it in your silly mind that you are in an Islamic country and your blog is visited by many people including the civilised ones unlike your whore buddies who supported your move.<br />Anyways Im glad you are back.OMRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-20399718530683565292010-03-07T06:58:48.609+04:002010-03-07T06:58:48.609+04:00So the dragon rises again , keep the fire burning ...So the dragon rises again , keep the fire burning ;-)scarlet pimpernelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06630624444539986124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-30200922673730466812010-03-07T04:16:25.272+04:002010-03-07T04:16:25.272+04:00welcome back dragon :)
i knew they cudnt block u f...welcome back dragon :)<br />i knew they cudnt block u for long.. Ur extremely popular<br />plus quite strongly opinionated tht they wudnt dare unblock u<br /><br />just wondering, shatti n UD, r u friends? Do u know each other in reality?<br /><br />Cheers!Stimulushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09491904006623594140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-80651841455212450552010-03-07T01:29:53.274+04:002010-03-07T01:29:53.274+04:00Hi Dragon,
Don't be churlish. There are battl...Hi Dragon,<br /><br />Don't be churlish. There are battles to be fought, and there proud victories to be had, but you got it kinda wrong. Accept it and move on, you are much, much better than that. Timing is everything.<br /><br />Nah then, wot's all the rabbit on the Blue City Bond/CDS goings on? Nuffing, or wot? Also, who's gonna be digging up PDO for 'da boy's' then? And wot about all these private drinking clubs in Muscat where the BSD's (well, probably Small SD's actually) take all their lovely 'Margaritas'. There must be some good copy there. No? Annnnd, wot about 'ol Issa Al Zebedee (http://www.starstore.com/acatalog/Zebedee-poster_L.jpg)? Eee's gotta be getting kinda pissed with some good competition going down eh? Can't you cattle-prod im a bit more? I like to see 'em jump about a bit in the office as it gets kinda gets a bit borin' sometimes. Know what I mean?<br /><br />Willie D.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-82798525446141349662010-03-07T00:07:17.941+04:002010-03-07T00:07:17.941+04:00John Fitzgerald Kennedy: "Victory has a thous...John Fitzgerald Kennedy: "Victory has a thousand fathers, but defeat is an orphan".<br /><br />It was silly to block Muscat Confidential in the first place - as 'M' noted rather observantly, the photo was probably the least potentially offensive part of the post. <br /><br />Perhaps the English language is my number one protector?<br /><br />Still, on we go...Undercover Dragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10577931944980469254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-55665957699460459212010-03-06T23:50:14.428+04:002010-03-06T23:50:14.428+04:00I really hope everyone recognises what "Shatt...I really hope everyone recognises what "Shatti" did to unblock UD's blog. I know for a fact that he is a friend of HE Mohammed Nasser Al Khasibi and that he personally called him on his mobile to express his dismay. HE Al Khasibi is a very respected man and he told the powers that be what to do. Kudos to a great man in Oman: HE Mohammed Nasser Al Khasibi!Shattinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-24981566203219504892010-03-06T22:33:04.931+04:002010-03-06T22:33:04.931+04:00This is my very 1st post , i hope i am welcomed a...This is my very 1st post , i hope i am welcomed among you all , since i came to know about your blog i have been following your article every single day, and i find my self looking forward for the day after , that's how your article gets me excited because its too directed, and very real! :)<br /><br />Who ever complained about the photo i find him limited minded, and over assuming him self protecting the culture , INSTEAD protecting it , can for god sake face it!<br /><br />I ask my self, why is that facing the reality of this fact is becoming to hard to understand for the complainers !<br /><br />the artical was very direct and clear that we do have a bio-leasibans in oman, with an exclusive interview , so why was the artical not an issue and the photo was, thats even more reflecting our culture , People Grow up!!!<br /><br />Sorry to say , who ever was assuming protecting the culture, you protected your mind of not seeing the truth !<br /><br />Thank God, Thanks GOD , that our eyes is yet not BLOCKED! haahahah<br /><br />Well Done Dragen, keep it up ;)<br /><br />Knd Regards, <br /><br />MAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-965606225834576582010-03-06T22:33:04.930+04:002010-03-06T22:33:04.930+04:00Please lets be reasonable and respectful to this c...Please lets be reasonable and respectful to this country in posting anything.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-681622885300726032010-03-06T21:46:37.909+04:002010-03-06T21:46:37.909+04:00i also sent the form to say it was Bullsh*ti also sent the form to say it was Bullsh*tAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-50058288509507044902010-03-06T21:36:58.427+04:002010-03-06T21:36:58.427+04:00aw shucks, he's back?!aw shucks, he's back?!fred_saysnoreply@blogger.com