Comments on: Telus blocks hundreds of sites

By: Reader's Write

Reader's Write — Sun, 14 Aug 2005 23:09:09 +0000

I happen to be a TELUS manager and I was one of those people who has had their picture posted on these websites. I’m glad and proud of TELUS for restricting that site. Althought I am proud to be working for TELUS and doing what needs to be done during this strike, it’s sad to me that the TWU and it’s cronies are able to do this. TELUS is an amazing company and those who are employed with TELUS should be proud to be part of such a company. Those who are out on the picket line have stood up for what they believe in - that’s one thing, but to slander, harass and threaten those of us who are putting medical centers back in service and getting life lines for the elderly back up and running should be ashamed of themselves. I’ve never been so proud of TELUS - they are doing the right thing.

By: Reader's Write

Reader's Write — Thu, 04 Aug 2005 23:23:42 +0000

I’ve had an article in my blog (http://jaysonic.freeshell.org) entitled ‘Vancouver Community Freenet unable to visit Voices-For-Change.com due to TELUS’ site blocking’ since Wednesday, 27 July, 2005.

The text of this article reads:

“The Vancouver Community Freenet (http://www2.vcn.bc.ca/), a ‘community-owned provider of internet tools and services for sharing the broadest range of information, experience, ideas, and wisdom,’ is unable to directly access Voices For Change.

The Vancouver CommunityNet is a charitable organization trying to bring the benefits of the Internet to the broadest possible range of people and groups, especially those unable to afford commercial services.

Ironically, VCN just recently watchdogged the Lawful Access (http://www.canada.justice.gc.ca/en/cons/la_al/summary?faq.html) discussions with an ‘eye to the interests of our members and users’ rights to free expression and privacy.’”‘

*** blog ends ***

Obviously, TELUS went way overboard in their site-blocking activities.

Personally, I find this unacceptible.

Shaw will be coming to my house on 6 August, 2005, to provide me broadband service. As I am an employee of TELUS, I expect there to be extreme difficulties in cancelling my ADSL at that time.

I will be posting the proceedings on my blog.

By: Reader's Write

Reader's Write — Thu, 04 Aug 2005 21:40:21 +0000

try reading:
“Telus restored access to the IP address hosting the sites on July 28, 2005, while appearing to maintain an option to block any sites it chooses.”

By: Reader's Write

Reader's Write — Thu, 04 Aug 2005 20:20:08 +0000

without proxy, of course…

By: Reader's Write

Reader's Write — Thu, 04 Aug 2005 20:19:15 +0000

I don’t know where you got the information from, but I can access all the websites you’ve mentioned from a TELUS ADSL line.

By: Reader's Write

Reader's Write — Thu, 04 Aug 2005 19:49:54 +0000

This is the reason why we need to Get FreeWan working. The Internet is NOT ours and can be controlled by the cartels because they own most of the fiber optics and copper used to carry packets.

Until then, using proxy servers such as http://www.anonymization.net
There are many others, but locating a free anonymous proxy is tedious as most are free for only a small period of time before they want money.

By: Reader's Write

Reader's Write — Thu, 04 Aug 2005 03:10:55 +0000

Just want to correct one detail in your otherwise excellent report. The website www.voices-for-change.com is nor run by a union. It was created by a union member independently in order to give union members a place to participate in discussions and on-line chat.