Freedom of the press: rankings
Rankings so far
1. Errinundera (38)
2. Ariddia (47)
3. Ice Hockey Players (73)
4. West Ariddia (79)
5. Vilita (93)
6. Valtoria(100)
7. Oliverry (117)
8. Elves Security Forces (172)
9. Quakmybush (188)
10. DMG (244)
11. The Mushroom Kingship (345)
12. Theao (401)
13. Fbrenia (494)
14. Qazox (628)
15. Spaam (1108)
16. Okielahoma (1888)
17. Nugaalla (3225)
18. Starblaydia (7837)
19. Kahanistan (10470)
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OOC: These are (apparently) the questions RL Reporters Without Borders use to determine the level of freedom of the press in each country. I thought it could be interesting to have a list for NS. (I like lists. :p) If you'd like to answer these questions based on what the situation in your nation is, I'll tell you how many negative points your nation has, and consequently what its ranking is. The points system is my own, but the questions themselves are not.
Ready? ;)
During the past year, how many journalists:
1. Were murdered?
2. Were murdered, with the state involved?
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)?
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence?
5. Were threatened?
6. Were physically attacked or injured?
7. Fled the country?
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)?.
9. Tortured or ill-treated?
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage?
11. Did any journalists disappear?
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists?
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms?
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets?
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom?
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law?
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists?
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)?
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)?
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)?
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?)
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists?
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations?
24. Foreign journalists deported?
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)?
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers?
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes?
28. Independent or opposition news media?
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content?
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media?
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)?
32. A state monopoly of TV?
33. A state monopoly of radio?
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities?
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line?
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media?
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats?
38. Opposition access to state-owned media?
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)?
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)?
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media?
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine?
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources?
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets?
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)?
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites?
47. Websites shut down over the period?
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host?
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?)
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?)
Oliverry
25-10-2006, 17:45
During the past year, how many journalists:
1. Were murdered? 5
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? 0
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? 0
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? 0
5. Were threatened? 4
6. Were physically attacked or injured? 0
7. Fled the country? 0
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)?. No
9. Tortured or ill-treated? No
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? No
11. Did any journalists disappear? No
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? No
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? No
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? No
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? No
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? No
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? Yes, but not by government
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? No
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? No
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? Yes, to some military bases
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) No
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? No
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations? No
24. Foreign journalists deported? No
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? No
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? No
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? No
28. Independent or opposition news media? Yes
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? No
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? Yes
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? No
32. A state monopoly of TV? No
33. A state monopoly of radio? No
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? No
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? No
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? Yes
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? Yes
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? Yes
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? Yes
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? No
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? No
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? Yes
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? Yes
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? No
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? No
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? No
47. Websites shut down over the period? Yes
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? No
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) None
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) Yes (between 1,000 and 2,000)
Speaking French should give your nation a bonus :p
Speaking French should give your nation a bonus :p
Sadly not. ;)
Oliverry: 117 pts.
Provisional ranking: 1st.
During the past year, how many journalists:
1. Were murdered? 3
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? 0
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? 42
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? 0
5. Were threatened? 0
6. Were physically attacked or injured? 2
7. Fled the country? 4
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)? No
9. Tortured or ill-treated? No
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? No
11. Did any journalists disappear? Yes
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? No
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? No
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? No
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? No
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? Yes
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? No
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? No
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? No
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? Yes
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) 4
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? Yes
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations? No
24. Foreign journalists deported? Yes
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? No
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? No
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? No
28. Independent or opposition news media? Yes
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? No
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? Yes
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? No
32. A state monopoly of TV? No
33. A state monopoly of radio? No
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? No
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? No
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? No
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? Yes
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? Yes
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? No
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? No
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? No
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? No
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? No
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? No
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? No
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? No
47. Websites shut down over the period? Yes
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? Yes
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) 18
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) 12
Ice Hockey Players
25-10-2006, 18:00
During the past year, how many journalists:
1. Were murdered? 12, but only one for a journalism-related reason. Three were poisoned by their wives.
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? None.
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? Two, both for tax evasion.
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? One, a media VP for authorizing a story that was a blatant lie and cost 75,000 jobs
5. Were threatened? Too many to count. Few with physical violence.
6. Were physically attacked or injured? Only two for journalism-related reasons.
7. Fled the country? None.
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)?. No
9. Tortured or ill-treated? No
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? No
11. Did any journalists disappear? We're still looking for that one guy from the Times, but I think he got lost trying to get lunch
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? No
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? No
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? No
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? No
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? No, just fines for lying in stories
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? Well, there was that one nut...OK, just...no. That guy was stoned. So no.
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? No
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? No
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? No
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) No, just an office fire started by some idiot trying to light a cigarette.
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? Well, there was for those two guys we got for tax evasion, but that's it...so no.
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations? No
24. Foreign journalists deported? No
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? No
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? No
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? No
28. Independent or opposition news media? Oh hell, tons of it.
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? No, our government has enough to do
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? Not that we're aware of
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? Yeah, anything that is a blatant lie or defames character unnecessarily. That's it, though.
32. A state monopoly of TV? Hardly.
33. A state monopoly of radio? Not a chance.
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? We couldn't do it if we tried.
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? As if.
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? You lie, you lose your job. You stick to the truth, we leave you the hell alone. And even liars usually just get censured or suspended. So no.
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? No
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? We have no state-owned media.
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? You have to be able to read and write. Does that count as restrictive?
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? If we did, the media would just go elsewhere for advertising. So no.
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? None whatsoever beyond ordinary business ethics laws.
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? Well, sure, but it doesn't cost anything, and it just serves to distinguish legitimate papers that aren't allowed to lie from rags like the Bigfoot News that print stories about alien encounters and how our leadership is all from the planet Zorgnax. No one reads those anyway.
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? If I knew about it, I would stop it.
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? I couldn't rein that in if I wanted to.
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? Again, that would be too hard and our servers couldn't take it.
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? Not a chance.
47. Websites shut down over the period? Only by their owners; we don't tell them to.
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? If they host it, they're seen as endorsing it. If they want to be seen as legitimate, they come to us for that license that costs zero pucks.
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) None. Most are so hard to track it's ridiculous.
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) Not by us, they aren't.
During the past year, how many journalists:
1. Were murdered? 0
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? 0
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? 0
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? 0
5. Were threatened? 2
6. Were physically attacked or injured? 0
7. Fled the country? 4
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)? No
9. Tortured or ill-treated? No
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? No
11. Did any journalists disappear? No
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? No
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? No
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? No
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? No
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? No
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? No
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? No
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? No
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? No [except military bases, which are exempt]
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) No
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? No
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations? No
24. Foreign journalists deported? No
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? No
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? No
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? No
28. Independent or opposition news media? Yes (opposition, though not officially independent, since there is no private sector in Ariddia)
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? No
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? No
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? No
32. A state monopoly of TV? Yes
33. A state monopoly of radio? Yes
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? Yes (officially, though not in practice)
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? No
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? No
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? No
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? Yes
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? Yes (You can be freelance, but for any permanent position in the State-owned media you need training)
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? No
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? Yes (it's forbidden)
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? Yes
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? No
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? Yes (no private enterprise)
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? Yes
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? No
47. Websites shut down over the period? None
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? Yes
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) No
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) No
Valtoria
25-10-2006, 18:04
During the past year, how many journalists:
1. Were murdered? 1
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? 0
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? 2
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? 0
5. Were threatened? 10
6. Were physically attacked or injured? 6
7. Fled the country? 0
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)? No
9. Tortured or ill-treated? No
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? No
11. Did any journalists disappear? No
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? No
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? No
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? No
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? No
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? Yes
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? No
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? Yes
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? No
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? Yes
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) 0
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? No
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations? Yes
24. Foreign journalists deported? Yes
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? No
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? No
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? No
28. Independent or opposition news media? Yes
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? No
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? Yes
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? No
32. A state monopoly of TV? No
33. A state monopoly of radio? No
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? No
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? No
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? No
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? No
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? Yes
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? Yes
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? Yes
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? No
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? No
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? No
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? No
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? No
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? No
47. Websites shut down over the period? Yes
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? Yes
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) 4
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) 0
Provisional rankings added to first post.
Okielahoma
25-10-2006, 18:38
How many journalists...
1. Were murdered?
108
2. Were murdered, with the state involved?
3
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)?
16 of which:
8 for promoting homosexuality
4 for illegal pornography
4 for promoting drugs/alcohol/tobacco
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence?
10
5. Were threatened?
154
6. Were physically attacked or injured?
23
7. Fled the country?
1
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)?.
No
9. Tortured or ill-treated?
Yes
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage?
No
11. Did any journalists disappear?
Yes
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists?
No
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms?
No
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets?
No
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom?
Yes (1)
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law?
Yes
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists?
Yes
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)?
Yes
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)?
Yes
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)?
No
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?)
Yes (1)
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists?
Yes (57)
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations?
Yes
24. Foreign journalists deported?
Yes (15)
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)?
No
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers?
Yes
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes?
No
28. Independent or opposition news media?
No
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content?
Yes
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media?
Yes
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)?
No
32. A state monopoly of TV?
No
33. A state monopoly of radio?
No
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities?
No
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line?
No
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media?
No
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats?
Yes (3)
38. Opposition access to state-owned media/
Yes
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)?
No
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)?
No
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media?
No
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine?
Yes
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources?
Yes
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets?
Some
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)?
No
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites?
Yes, pornography
47. Websites shut down over the period?
Yes (7564)
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host?
Yes
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?)
Yes (1)
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?)
Yes (1)
Starblaydia
25-10-2006, 18:53
During the past year, how many journalists:
1. Were murdered? 12
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? 7
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? 149
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? 300
5. Were threatened? 426
6. Were physically attacked or injured? 72
7. Fled the country? 86
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)? No
9. Tortured or ill-treated? Yes
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? Yes
11. Did any journalists disappear? Yes
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? No
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? No
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? No
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? No
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? Yes
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? No
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? Yes
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? Yes
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? Yes
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) 12
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? Yes
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations? Yes
24. Foreign journalists deported? Yes
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? Yes
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? No
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? Yes
28. Independent or opposition news media? No
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? Yes
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? Yes
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? No
32. A state monopoly of TV? Yes
33. A state monopoly of radio? Yes
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? Yes
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? Yes
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? YNo
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? Yes
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? Yes
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? Yes
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? No
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? Yes
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? Yes
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? No
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? Yes
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? Yes
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? Yes
47. Websites shut down over the period? Yes
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? Yes
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) 396
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) 1,432
OOC: 'Improper' is an odd word to use, as of course the Starblaydi government in no way acts improperly ;)
Elves Security Forces
25-10-2006, 19:07
During the past year, how many journalists:
1. Were murdered? 2
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? 1
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? 0
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? 0
5. Were threatened? 3
6. Were physically attacked or injured? 1
7. Fled the country? 0
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)?. No
9. Tortured or ill-treated? No
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? No
11. Did any journalists disappear? Tes
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? No
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? No
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? Yes
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? No
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? No
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? No
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? Yes
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? No
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? Yes
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) No
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? Yes
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations? Yes
24. Foreign journalists deported? Yes
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? No
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? Yes
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? no
28. Independent or opposition news media? no
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? no
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? no
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? Yes
32. A state monopoly of TV? no
33. A state monopoly of radio? no
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? yes
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? no
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? no
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? no
38. Opposition access to state-owned media?no
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? no
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? no
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? no
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? yes
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? yes
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? no
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? no
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? no
47. Websites shut down over the period? no
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? yes
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) 11
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) 1
OOC: 'Improper' is an odd word to use, as of course the Starblaydi government in no way acts improperly ;)
Of course. ;) Updated.
During the past year, how many journalists:
1. Were murdered? N/A
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? N/A
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? N/A
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? N/A
5. Were threatened? N/A
6. Were physically attacked or injured? N/A
7. Fled the country? N/A
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)?. No
9. Tortured or ill-treated? Not by Vilitan Standards
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? No
11. Did any journalists disappear? N/A
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? N/A
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? No
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? Yes
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? N/A
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? N/A
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? No
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? Yes
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? Yes
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? Yes
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) Yes - Severely Censored
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? N/A
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations? No
24. Foreign journalists deported? No
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? No
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? No
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? no
28. Independent or opposition news media? N/A
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? no
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? Yes
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? Yes
32. A state monopoly of TV? no
33. A state monopoly of radio? no
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? yes
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? no
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? no
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? no
38. Opposition access to state-owned media?no
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? no
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? no
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? no
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? no
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? N/A
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? N/A
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? no
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? no
47. Websites shut down over the period? no
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? N/A
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) N/A
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) N/A
West Ariddia
25-10-2006, 19:52
During the past year, how many journalists:
1. Were murdered? 0
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? 0
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? 0
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? 0
5. Were threatened? 19
6. Were physically attacked or injured? 3
7. Fled the country? 0
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)? no
9. Tortured or ill-treated? no
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? no
11. Did any journalists disappear? no
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? no
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? no
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? no
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? no
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? no
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? yes (rare, and never by the government)
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? no
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? no
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? no
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) no
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? no
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations? no
24. Foreign journalists deported? no
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? no
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? no
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? no
28. Independent or opposition news media? yes (very active)
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? no
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? no (definitely not)
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? no (definitely not)
32. A state monopoly of TV? no (President Luc Sands (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Luc_Sands) owns several media companies as an individual, not as per his function as president; there is no State-owned TV channel)
33. A state monopoly of radio? no
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? no
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? no
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? no (n/a)
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? no
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? yes
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? no
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? no
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? no (absolutely not)
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? no
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? no
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? no (definitely not)
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? no
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? no
47. Websites shut down over the period? no
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? no
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) no
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) no
Hmm... some of these answers are kind of ambiguous. "How many were threatened?" Does this mean by the state or just in general by anybody? Does it count being threatened for non-journalist reasons (such as being cut off while driving)? "Were murdered?" Does this include random spousal killings or something like that? The list goes on...
During the past year, how many journalists:
1. Were murdered? 1
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? 0
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? 0
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? 0
5. Were threatened? 24
6. Were physically attacked or injured? 15
7. Fled the country? 1
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)?. 0
9. Tortured or ill-treated? 0
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? 0
11. Did any journalists disappear? 0
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? no
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? no
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? no
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? no
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? yes
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? no
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? yes
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? no
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? no
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) no
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? no
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations? yes
24. Foreign journalists deported? yes
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? no
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? no
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? no
28. Independent or opposition news media? yes
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? yes
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? no
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? yes
32. A state monopoly of TV? no
33. A state monopoly of radio? no
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? no
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? no
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? no
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? no
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? no
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? yes
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? no
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? no
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? no
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? no
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? yes
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? no
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? no
47. Websites shut down over the period? no
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? no
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) no
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) 2142
Fbrenia (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Fbrenia) is a "failed State", in which the government collapsed decades ago and none has ever replaced it. Consequently, all figures are estimates.
During the past year, how many journalists:
1. Were murdered? 9
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? n/a
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? n/a
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? n/a
5. Were threatened? 30 (loose estimate)
6. Were physically attacked or injured? 16
7. Fled the country? 7
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)? n/a
9. Tortured or ill-treated? yes
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? yes
11. Did any journalists disappear? yes
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? yes
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? yes
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? n/a
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? yes (for obvious reasons)
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? n/a
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? yes
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? none known of
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? n/a - yes, by those in positions of local authority
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? yes (de facto)
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) yes (at least 15)
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? yes
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations? yes (former)
24. Foreign journalists deported? no
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? n/a (no visas needed (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Fbrenia#Visas) to enter the country)
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? none known of
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? no
28. Independent or opposition news media? yes
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? yes (locally by those in position of power)
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? yes (in some parts of the country)
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? yes (in some parts of the country)
32. A state monopoly of TV? n/a
33. A state monopoly of radio? n/a
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? n/a
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? n/a
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? n/a
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? yes
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? n/a
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? no
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? n/a
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? no
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? no
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? no
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? no
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? n/a
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? no
47. Websites shut down over the period? no
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? no
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) n/a
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) no
The Mushroom Kingship
25-10-2006, 22:23
1. Were murdered? 1
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? 0
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? 10
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? 0
5. Were threatened? 13
6. Were physically attacked or injured? 29
7. Fled the country? 1
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)?. no
9. Tortured or ill-treated? no
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? 1
11. Did any journalists disappear? 2
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? Yes (our colony is very anti-Colonial Rule)
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? no
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? no
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? no
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? no
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? yes (See the firt answer in this section)
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? no
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? nope
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? nope
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) no
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? no
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations? yes
24. Foreign journalists deported? yes
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? no
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? no
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? no
28. Independent or opposition news media? yes
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? yes
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? no
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? no (there's not a lot of that needed here)
32. A state monopoly of TV? nope but only two channels (KSIM and KBC)
33. A state monopoly of radio? No but there's only one radio company
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? nope
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? no
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? no
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? no
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? no
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? yes
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? nope
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? yes
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? yes
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? no
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? no
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? no
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? no
47. Websites shut down over the period? yes
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? no
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) yes 3
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?)
yes 2
Quakmybush
25-10-2006, 22:27
1. Were murdered? 3
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? 1
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? 0
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? 0
5. Were threatened? 7
6. Were physically attacked or injured? 10
7. Fled the country? 5
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)?. no
9. Tortured or ill-treated? no
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? no
11. Did any journalists disappear? yes
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? no
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? no
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? no
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? no
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? no
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? nope
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? yes
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? no
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? yes
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) one
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? yes
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations? yes
24. Foreign journalists deported? no
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? no
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? yes
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? no
28. Independent or opposition news media? yes
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? no
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? no
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? yes
32. A state monopoly of TV? no
33. A state monopoly of radio? no
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? no
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? no
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? no
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? no
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? yes
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? yes
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? no
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? no
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? no
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? no
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? no
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? yes
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? no
47. Websites shut down over the period? no
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? no
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) no
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) 1
Errinundera
26-10-2006, 02:31
http://spaam.mrdrake.net/flags/Errinundera.png Errinundera
During the past year, how many journalists:
1. Were murdered? 0
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? 0
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? 0
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? 0
5. Were threatened? 2
6. Were physically attacked or injured? 1
7. Fled the country? 0
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)?. No
9. Tortured or ill-treated? No
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? No
11. Did any journalists disappear? No
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? No
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? Yes
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? No
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? Yes
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? No
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? No
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? No
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? No
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? No
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) Yes - 1
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? No
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations? No
24. Foreign journalists deported? No
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? No
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? No
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? No
28. Independent or opposition news media? Yes
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? No
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? No
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? No
32. A state monopoly of TV? No
33. A state monopoly of radio? No
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? No
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? No
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? No
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? No
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? No
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? No
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? No
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? Yes
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? No
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? No
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? No
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? No
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? No
47. Websites shut down over the period? No
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? No
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) No
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) Yes - 1
Kahanistan
26-10-2006, 04:39
During the past year, how many journalists:
1. Were murdered? 53
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? 0
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? 132
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? 0
5. Were threatened? 9,261
6. Were physically attacked or injured? 759
7. Fled the country? 427
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)? No.
9. Tortured or ill-treated? Yes.
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? Yes.
11. Did any journalists disappear? Yes.
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? Yes.
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? Yes.
14. Improper use of fines, summonses, or legal action against journalists or media outlets? No.
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? No.
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? No.
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? Yes.
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? No government surveillance.
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? No.
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control, etc)? No.
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) Three.
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? Yes.
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country? Wiretaps to overseas locations? No.
24. Foreign journalists deported? No.
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? No.
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? No.
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? No.
28. Independent or opposition news media? Yes.
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? No.
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? No.
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? No.
32. A state monopoly of TV? No.
33. A state monopoly of radio? No.
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? No.
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? Yes.
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? No.
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? Yes.
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? Some.
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? No.
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? No.
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? No.
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? No.
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? Yes.
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? No.
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? No.
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? No.
47. Websites shut down over the period? No.
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? No.
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) 276.
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) 3,011.
QAZOX'S ANSWERS ARE IN BOLD
OOC: These are (apparently) the questions RL Reporters Without Borders use to determine the level of freedom of the press in each country. I thought it could be interesting to have a list for NS. (I like lists. :p) If you'd like to answer these questions based on what the situation in your nation is, I'll tell you how many negative points your nation has, and consequently what its ranking is. The points system is my own, but the questions themselves are not.
Ready? ;)
During the past year, how many journalists:
1. Were murdered? 14.. due to a terrorist attack
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? 0
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? 12.. due child-pron ring
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? 1.. The Green womabt Hooker killer
5. Were threatened? 7.. by football fans
6. Were physically attacked or injured? 56...mostly by rowdy football fans
7. Fled the country? 0
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)?. 0
9. Tortured or ill-treated? 14
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? 14.. those from the terrorist attack
11. Did any journalists disappear? 0
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? yes
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? yes
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? no
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? no
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? yes
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? yes
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? no
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? no
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? no
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) no
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? yes
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations? no
24. Foreign journalists deported? yes,One, but he was from Green Wombat and he killed a hooker
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? no
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? no
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? yes
28. Independent or opposition news media? no
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? no
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? yes
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? hell no
32. A state monopoly of TV? no
33. A state monopoly of radio? no
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? no
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? no
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? no
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? no
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? there is no state-run media
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? no
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? no
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? no
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? yes
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? no, unless you count the Green Wombat hooker killer.
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? no
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? no
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? no.. except in libraries and schools.
47. Websites shut down over the period? yes..3 child-pron sites.
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? no
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) yes. 2
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) no
During the past year, how many journalists:
1. Were murdered? 7
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? 0
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? 10
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? 0
5. Were threatened? 150
6. Were physically attacked or injured? 70
7. Fled the country? 3
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)?. No
9. Tortured or ill-treated? No
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? No
11. Did any journalists disappear? Yes
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? No
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? No
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? No
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? No
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? Yes
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? Yes
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? No
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? No
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? No
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) No, 0
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? Yes
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations? Yes
24. Foreign journalists deported? Yes
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? No
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? No
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? No
28. Independent or opposition news media? Yes
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? No
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? No
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? No
32. A state monopoly of TV? No
33. A state monopoly of radio? No
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? No
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? No
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? No
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? Yes
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? Yes
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? Yes
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? No
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? Yes
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? No
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? No
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? No
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? No
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? No
47. Websites shut down over the period? Yes
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? No
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) Yes, 15
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) Yes, 100
Nugaalla
26-10-2006, 12:55
All following data isn't approved by Nugaalla's Junta Goverment. Gen. Dyk Cofin denies that data (which was presented by Front of Liberation of Nugaalla) represends true. Goverment see FLN as a terroristic organization, which is oposing lawful authorities.
During the past year, how many journalists:
1. Were murdered? 8
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? 5
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? 26
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? 4
5. Were threatened? ~200
6. Were physically attacked or injured? 31
7. Fled the country? 59
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)? Yes
9. Tortured or ill-treated? No.
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? No.
11. Did any journalists disappear? Yes.
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? Yes.
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? Yes.
14. Improper use of fines, summonses, or legal action against journalists or media outlets? Yes.
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? No.
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? No.
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? No.
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? Yes.
government surveillance.
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? Yes.
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control, etc)? Yes.
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) One.
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? Yes.
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country? Wiretaps to overseas locations? No.
24. Foreign journalists deported? Yes.
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? Yes.
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? No.
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? No.
28. Independent or opposition news media? Yes.
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? No.
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? No.
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? Yes.
32. A state monopoly of TV? Yes
33. A state monopoly of radio? No.
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? No.
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? Yes.
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? Yes.
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? Yes.
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? None.
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? Yes.
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? No.
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? Yes.
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? Yes.
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? Yes.
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? No.
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? No.
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? No.
47. Websites shut down over the period? Yes.
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? Yes.
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) 2.
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) ~7000.
Gruenberg
08-11-2006, 17:38
I'm going to assume the following answers are given by a reasonably reliably informed dissident group, Gruenbergers Fucked Off i.e. the information may not be 100% accurate, but neither would it be from a government source.
1. 24 (technically, it was 25 - but one of them was a complete tool, so we don't think he should count against Gruenberg)
2. 8-10
3. 268
4. 63
5. A large number: probably >500, especially if counting student journalists.
6. Known: 50. Probably: 150.
7. 112
8. Yes.
9. Yes.
10. Yes.
11. Yes.
12. Yes.
13. Yes.
14. Yes (though the government would not recognise it as "improper").
15. Yes.
16. Yes.
17. Yes.
18. Yes.
19. Yes.
20. Yes.
21. Yes (numerous, probably more than 30).
22. Yes.
23. Yes.
24. Yes.
25. Yes.
26. Yes, although not always: for example, a newspaper from Ceorana (I forget which one...) is allowed a small circulation, so long as it does not directly criticise the Court or Wenaism.
27. Yes.
28. Yes: more independent than opposition, and not necessarily equally protected...but it exists.
29. No: not all content. There are some censors, but not on the scale implied by the question.
30. There isn't much privately-owned media, but yes.
31. Yes.
32. Yes.
33. Yes, although pirate stations exist and efforts to eliminate them are not serious.
34. No, although all are subject to regulation.
35. Yes.
36. Yes.
37. Yes.
38. Yes, although not necessarily equally or fairly.
39. Yes.
40. Yes.
41. No: there are restrictions, but foreign investment is permitted.
42. Yes.
43. Yes.
44. Yes.
45. Yes.
46. Yes.
47. Yes.
48. Yes.
49. Yes (around 50).
50. Yes (around 200).
Allech-Atreus
08-11-2006, 18:02
These answers are the official reports from the Imperial News Agency. While there exist various independent news media, most of their information comes from the government.
Some contend that these numbers are too low, and that the government is simply underreporting the situation. However, some chalk it up to the fact that we have a monstrously bloated bureacracy, and the Directorate of Media Complaints and Pizza Delivery Tipping has only three people, all over 200, working for it. Things take a while if they aren't essential to the Empire.
1. Were murdered? 10
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? 2 for treason. Summary execution.
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? 3, ten-year sentences each, for libel and slander.
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? 3, libel and slander
5. Were threatened? None reported.
6. Were physically attacked or injured? None reported.
7. Fled the country? None. Borders recently opened.
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)?. Nope, just legally imprisoned. Really, though, we don't keep track of what the regional governments do.
9. Tortured or ill-treated? No.
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? No.
11. Did any journalists disappear? Yes.
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? No. We don't have that large of a public media system anyway.
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? Yes. They were summarily executed, too.
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? Improper? No. Everything's legal.
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? No. Some minor failure, but that comes with a massive bureacracy.
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? Yes
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? No
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? Yes, but that's completely legal.
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? Imperial News Agency releases most government-related news.
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? Yes
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) Yes, two, for treason. (see above)
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? Yes (see above)
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations? No.
24. Foreign journalists deported? No foreign journalists.
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? No. No foreign journalists.
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? No foreign newspapers yet.
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? We live in an alternate dimension, so no.
28. Independent or opposition news media? Yes and no.
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? No.
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? Yes
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? Yes, see #30.
32. A state monopoly of TV? No.
33. A state monopoly of radio? No.
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? No.
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? Yes.
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? Improper? No. We have very strict guidelines.
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? Yes, by non-government officials.
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? Maybe, we aren't sure.
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? Yes.
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? Yes.
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? Yes.
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? Yes
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? In cases of government interest, yes. See treason cases above.
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? Yes
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? No.
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? No
47. Websites shut down over the period? Yes.
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? Yes
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) 32, mostly for libel, slander, related offenses.
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) 0.
During the past year, how many journalists:
1. Were murdered? 2
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? 0
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? 1 (currently on trial for causing a fatal accident while driving)
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? 0
5. Were threatened? 14
6. Were physically attacked or injured? 6
7. Fled the country? 0
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)? no
9. Tortured or ill-treated? no
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? no
11. Did any journalists disappear? no
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? no
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? no
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? no
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? no
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? yes
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? yes
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? no
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according on the media’s editorial line etc)? no
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? no
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) no
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? no
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country? Wiretaps to oveseas locations? no
24. Foreign journalists deported? no
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? no
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? no
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? no
28. Independent or opposition news media? yes
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? no
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? no
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? no
32. A state monopoly of TV? no
33. A state monopoly of radio? no
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? no
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? no
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? no
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? no
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? yes
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? yes
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? no
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? no
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? yes
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? no
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? no
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? no
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? no
47. Websites shut down over the period? yes
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? no
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) yes (2)
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) yes (2)
Granade Turquesa Isla
16-11-2006, 02:01
1. Were murdered? 10
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? 1
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long) 2-Life Sentance
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? 0
5. Were threatened? 1
6. Were physically attacked or injured? 11
7. Fled the country? 0
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)?. No
9. Tortured or ill-treated? N/A
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? yes, 2
11. Did any journalists disappear? no
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? No
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? No
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? No
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? No
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? No. Media Violations is an Infraction
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? No
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? Yes
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? No
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? No
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) 0
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? yes
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations? no
24. Foreign journalists deported? no
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? no
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? no
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes?no
28. Independent or opposition news media? no
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? No
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? Yes
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? Yes
32. A state monopoly of TV? No
33. A state monopoly of radio? No
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? No
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? No
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? No
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? Yes
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? No
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? No
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? No
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? No
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? Yes
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? No
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? Yes
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? No
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? No
47. Websites shut down over the period? No
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? Yes
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) 2
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) 4
1. Were murdered? 14
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? 0
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? 0
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? 0
5. Were threatened? 11
6. Were physically attacked or injured? 22
7. Fled the country? 0
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)?. No
9. Tortured or ill-treated? No
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? Yes, 2
11. Did any journalists disappear? Yes, 3
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? No
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? No
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? No
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? No
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? [Infraction]
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? yes
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? No
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? No
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? No
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) No
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? No
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country? Wiretaps to oveseas locations? Yes
24. Foreign journalists deported? No
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? No
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? No
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes?
No
28. Independent or opposition news media? Yes
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? Eleminated
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? Yes
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? Yes
32. A state monopoly of TV? No
33. A state monopoly of radio? No
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? No
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? No
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? No
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? Yes
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? Yes
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? No
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? Yes
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? No
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? No
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? No
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? No
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? No
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? No
47. Websites shut down over the period? No
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? Yes
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) No
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) 1
During the past year, how many journalists:
1. Were murdered? 0.
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? 0.
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? 9.
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? 4.
5. Were threatened? 794 reported instances of hate mail and other threats. 38 warnings originating in the government.
6. Were physically attacked or injured? 1.
7. Fled the country? 2.
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)? No.
9. Tortured or ill-treated? No.
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? No.
11. Did any journalists disappear? Yes, one.
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? Yes.
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? Yes.
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? No.
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? Yes.
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? Yes.
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? Yes.
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? Yes.
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? No.
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? Yes.
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? Yes, one was siezed.
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? No.
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country? Wiretaps to oveseas locations? No.
24. Foreign journalists deported? Yes.
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? No.
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? Yes.
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? Yes.
28. Independent or opposition news media? Yes.
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? No.
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? Yes.
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? No.
32. A state monopoly of TV? No.
33. A state monopoly of radio? No.
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? No.
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? Yes.
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? No.
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? No.
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? Yes.
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? Yes.
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? No.
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? Yes.
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? Yes.
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? Yes.
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? No.
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? Yes.
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? No.
47. Websites shut down over the period? Yes.
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? No.
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned? Yes, eighteen.
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked? Yes, seven.
Iesus Christi
16-11-2006, 13:12
During the past year, how many journalists:
1. Were murdered? 17
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? 17
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? 32
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? 32
5. Were threatened? 49
6. Were physically attacked or injured? 49
7. Fled the country? 0
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)?. Yes
9. Tortured or ill-treated? Yes
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? Yes
11. Did any journalists disappear? Yes
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? Yes
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? no
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? Yes
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? Yes
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? Yes
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? Yes
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? Yes
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? Yes
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? Yes
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) Yes ( 3)
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists?Yes
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations? Yes
24. Foreign journalists deported? Yes
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? Yes
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? Yes
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? Yes
28. Independent or opposition news media? no
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? Yes
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? Yes
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? Yes
32. A state monopoly of TV? Yes
33. A state monopoly of radio? Yes
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? no
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? Yes
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? Yes
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? Yes
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? No
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? Yes
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? no
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? Yes
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? yes
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? Yes
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? Yes
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? Yes
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? N/A(stateowned - Tightly controlled access allowed to few Citizens)
47. Websites shut down over the period? -
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? -
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) Yes (a handful)
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) Yes(a handful)
Mauvasia
17-11-2006, 03:30
During the past year, how many journalists...
1. Were murdered? 7
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? 0
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? 1
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? 0
5. Were threatened? Unknown, but the number is probably under 10
6. Were physically attacked or injured? 7
7. Fled the country? 0
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)?. No
9. Tortured or ill-treated? No
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? No
11. Did any journalists disappear? No
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? No
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? No
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? No
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? Yes, on two occasions.
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? No
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? No
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? No
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? No
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? No
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) No
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? No
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations? No
24. Foreign journalists deported? No
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? No
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? No
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? No
28. Independent or opposition news media? Yes
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? No
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? No
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? Yes
32. A state monopoly of TV? No
33. A state monopoly of radio? No
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? No
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? No
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? No
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? No
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? Yes
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? No
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? No
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? No
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? Yes
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? No
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? No
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? No; however, only a few ISPs do exist within the nation
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? No
47. Websites shut down over the period? Yes (3)
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? Yes
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) No
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) Yes (1)
1. Were murdered? Only one was murdered for journalism-related reasons.
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? - 0
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? – one, for suspected murder of a fellow journalist (the one mentioned in our response to the first question).
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? – No media-related offenses exist in Allanean law. Our law enshrines absolute freedom of speech.
5. Were threatened? – 15, mostly by people asking them to ‘get off my property or else.’
6. Were physically attacked or injured? - 0
7. Fled the country? - 0
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)?. No
9. Tortured or ill-treated? No
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? No.
11. Did any journalists disappear? – No.
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? No.
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? No.
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? No. The Allanean government does not regulate the media.
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? No.
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? No. The Allanean government does not regulate the media.
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? No.
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? Warrantless wiretapping is a crime in Allanean law, and te officer conducting it may find himself, and not the suspect, on trial.
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? – No. Legal processes exist where the media can deman court injunctions to ‘wrench free’ needed information, and to fine officials responsible for attempts to conceal it.
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? No.
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) No.
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? 2, in relation to the arrests and murders mentioned in answers 1 and 3
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations? No.
24. Foreign journalists deported? No.
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? No.
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? No.
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? No government regulation of media exists in Allanea.
28. Independent or opposition news media? The state does not own any media, as such the majority of the media at any given time are not owned by supporters of any given ruling party.
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? No government regulation of media exists in Allanea.
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? Virtually unknown in the ‘mainstream media’, others obviously fit themselves to audience.
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? None.
32. A state monopoly of TV? The state is prohibited from establishing ownership of means of communication by the laws of the United States of Allanea.
33. A state monopoly of radio? The state is prohibited from establishing ownership of means of communication by the laws of the United States of Allanea.
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? The state is prohibited from establishing ownership of means of communication by the laws of the United States of Allanea.
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? The state is prohibited from establishing ownership of means of communication by the laws of the United States of Allanea.
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? The state is prohibited from establishing ownership of means of communication by the laws of the United States of Allanea.
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? None.
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? The state is prohibited from establishing ownership of means of communication by the laws of the United States of Allanea.
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? Allanea does not regulate the media in any way, shape, or form.
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? None.
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? There are no restrictions on investment in Allanea.
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? No.
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? None.
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? No.
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? The state is prohibited from establishing ownership of means of communication by the laws of the United States of Allanea.
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? Zero
47. Websites shut down over the period? Zero.
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? No.
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) None.
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) Unknown, since a large proportion of Allaneans blog, and there are estimated to be hundreds of millions of bloggers. While some of them may have gotten beaten up, we can't really find out how many have been beaten up for journalistic reasons.
Jesuites
21-12-2006, 13:53
During the past year, how many journalists:
1. Were murdered? 5
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? 6
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? 82
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? 3
5. Were threatened? 0
6. Were physically attacked or injured? 5
7. Fled the country? 15
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)? No
9. Tortured or ill-treated? No
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? No
11. Did any journalists disappear? Yes
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? We refuse that question
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? 2
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? No
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? No
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? Yes
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? No
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? All of us are under scrutiny
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? Yes
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? Yes
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) 14
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? Yes
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations? YES
24. Foreign journalists deported? NO (they are NO foreign journalist here)
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? No
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? Yes
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? No
28. Independent or opposition news media? A little
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? Yes
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? Yes
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? Yes
32. A state monopoly of TV? No
33. A state monopoly of radio? No
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? No
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? Yes
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? No
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? Yes
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? No
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? Yes (like in France)
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? Yes (like in France)
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? Yes
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? Yes
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? No
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? No
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? yes
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? no
47. Websites shut down over the period? No
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? Yes
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) 18
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) 112
Rejistania
21-12-2006, 14:27
During the past year, how many journalists:
1. Were murdered? 6
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? 0
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? 16 (mostly Na~ovi Nanti* reporters)
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? 0
5. Were threatened? by the state, none, by those who found themselves being written about, sometimes (this might be the reason for one of the 6 murders)
6. Were physically attacked or injured? Under rejistani laws of self-defense or property defense: 9 of the 16 now in prison, other reasons, 40
7. Fled the country? 0
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)? no
9. Tortured or ill-treated? no
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? no
11. Did any journalists disappear? no
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? the temple of Karela is opposed to journalism and press and targets newspapers with lawsuits if it considers being mis-represented, Scientology also threatened with lawsuits, otherwise no
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? no
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? in one kalesa, for personal reasons (the person ordering this was sentenced)
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? no
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? no
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? no
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? no
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? no
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? no
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) none
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? 2 (for involvement in a case of murder and one because of alleged theft of 2M RLK)
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations? no
24. Foreign journalists deported? no
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? no (delays are rather high, but it's Rejistania, it's normal for every kind of visa)
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? no
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? no
28. Independent or opposition news media? yes
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? no
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? no
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? no (even though most mass media sticks to the traditional code of hadi and vani concerning speech)
32. A state monopoly of TV? no
33. A state monopoly of radio? no
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? no
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? no
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? yes, but improper for personal reasons, 19 lawsuits were won against TV-R, 1 against Radio RejisCAST, the one lawsuit against TANI was lost
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? No
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? yes
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? no
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? no
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? no
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? no
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? none
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? no
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? No, even though one state owned ISP exists, it is not allowed to offer connections faster than 14.4 kb/s in order not to make competition impossible
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? no
47. Websites shut down over the period? yes, 2 cases of child pornography, 1 because it belonged to a Mafia-esque criminal organisation
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? no
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) none for media related crimes, some imprisonments for other crimes as serious tax evasion or hasane (trespassing on ground with religious status for a tribal minority), one for 'serious insult of the personal honour' after insulting her husband in a very bad (even by rejistani standards) way including a series of expletives as well as attacks on his political position, sexual fantasies and worth as human being.
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) none harassed by the state or associated organisations, the temple of Karela and Scientology are currently suing 10 bloggers in total.
*the Nanti is infamous for its 'journalism, and their sometimes illegal ways to gather information.
Swilatia
21-04-2007, 18:21
1. Were murdered? 2
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? 0
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? 0
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? 0
5. Were threatened? 10
6. Were physically attacked or injured? 5
7. Fled the country? 0
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)?. no
9. Tortured or ill-treated? no
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? yes
11. Did any journalists disappear? no
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? no
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? yes
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? no
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? no
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? no
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? no
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? no
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? no
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? no
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) no
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? no
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations? no
24. Foreign journalists deported? no
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? no
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? no
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? no
28. Independent or opposition news media? yes
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? no
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? no
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? no
32. A state monopoly of TV? no
33. A state monopoly of radio? no
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? no
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? N/A, there is no state-owned media
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? N/A see above
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? no
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? N/A, there is no state-owned media
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? no
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? no
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? no
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? no
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? no
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? no
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? no
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? no
47. Websites shut down over the period? no
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? no
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) no
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) no
Cafundeu
21-04-2007, 19:00
During the past year, how many journalists:
1. Were murdered? 2
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? no one officially
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? 11 from major media sources (much more from minor sources - approx. 38), most of them for invading private buildings without authorization
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? none
5. Were threatened? 5
6. Were physically attacked or injured? 1
7. Fled the country? none
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)? none
9. Tortured or ill-treated? none
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? Yes. 2, kidnapped by criminal groups
11. Did any journalists disappear? Only 1
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? Yes
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? No
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? No
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? No
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? Yes
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? Yes, but rare
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? No
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? Yes, very much
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? Yes
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) No
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? No
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations? No
24. Foreign journalists deported? No
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? Yes
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? No
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? No
28. Independent or opposition news media? Yes
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? Yes, the CIC (Controle da Imprensa Cafundelense)
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? Yes, but small
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? Yes
32. A state monopoly of TV? No
33. A state monopoly of radio? No
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? No
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? Yes
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? No
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? No
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? No
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? No
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? Yes
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? No
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? No
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? No
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? No
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? No
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? No
47. Websites shut down over the period? Yes
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? No
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) Yes, approximately twelve
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) none
This is the official facts and figures of Lerasia from a file of Securiforce (The secret police official file)
1. Were murdered? = 12
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? = 12
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? = 21
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? = 40
one dissident journalist has been exiled read tradgedy in Kansiov
5. Were threatened? = 10
6. Were physically attacked or injured? = 2 (out of custody)
7. Fled the country? = 0 (borders are completely sealed)
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)?. = Yes
9. Tortured or ill-treated? = ofcourse yes
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? = yes
11. Did any journalists disappear? = yes
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? = no
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? = no
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? = yes
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? = yes
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? = yes
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? = yes
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? = yes but that happens with all Lerasian citizens anyway
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? = yes
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? = yes
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) since the 1981 revolution only the state run Lerasian News Agency (LNA) operates but after the revolution 5 other media outlets were eliminated
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? = yes
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations? = yes
24. Foreign journalists deported? = not yet
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? = yes
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? = all foriegn material is banned
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? = yes
28. Independent or opposition news media? = no
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? = yes
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? = there is no privatly owned media
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? = yes
32. A state monopoly of TV? = yes
33. A state monopoly of radio? = yes
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? = yes
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? = yes
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? = yes
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? = yes
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? = no
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? = yes
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? = there are no other media outlet except the government owned one
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? = yes
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? = no privatly owned media is permitted of anykind
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? = yes
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? = yes
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? = The internet is banned in Lerasia
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? = The internet is banned in Lerasia
47. Websites shut down over the period? = The internet is banned in Lerasia
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? = The internet is banned in Lerasia
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) = The internet is banned in Lerasia
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) = The internet is banned in Lerasia
Free Outer Eugenia
22-04-2007, 14:11
During the past year, how many journalists:
1. Were murdered? 0
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? 0
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? 0
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? 0
5. Were threatened? 0
6. Were physically attacked or injured? 0
7. Fled the country? 0
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)? no
9. Tortured or ill-treated? no
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? no
11. Did any journalists disappear? no
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? no
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? no
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? no
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? no
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? no
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? no
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? no
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? no
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? no
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) none
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? no
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations? no
24. Foreign journalists deported? none
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? no
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? no
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? no
28. Independent or opposition news media?
All media in FOE is independent. As there is no government, the term 'opposition' loses much of its meaning. There are no major print or broadcast collectives that oppose the fundamental infrastructure of Outer Eugenian society but there are no rules against such things. There are a number of local media outlets such as zines, local radio/ television programs, and blogs that advocate minority positions. The most popular of these are anarcho-capitalist, individualist and primitivist.
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? no
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? no
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? no
32. A state monopoly of TV? no
33. A state monopoly of radio? no
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? no
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? no
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? no
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? no
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? There is no state, but media collectives are usually very tolerant of minority positions.
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? no
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? no
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? not applicable. FOE has a cashless economy and media sources, like all other industrial sectors, is worker-controlled.
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? no
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? none
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? no
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? no
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? no
47. Websites shut down over the period? no
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? no
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) no
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) no
Swilatia
22-04-2007, 14:49
During the past year, how many journalists:
1. Were murdered? 0
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? 0
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? 0
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? 0
5. Were threatened? 0
6. Were physically attacked or injured? 0
7. Fled the country? 0
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)? no
9. Tortured or ill-treated? no
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? no
11. Did any journalists disappear? no
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? no
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? no
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? no
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? no
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? no
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? no
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? no
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? no
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? no
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) none
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? no
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations? no
24. Foreign journalists deported? none
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? no
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? no
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? no
28. Independent or opposition news media?
All media in FOE is independent. As there is no government, the term 'opposition' loses much of its meaning. There is are no major print or broadcast collectives that oppose the fundamental infrastructure of Outer Eugenian society but there are no rules against such things. There are a number of local media outlets such as zines, local radio/ television programs, and blogs that advocate minority positions. The most popular of these are anarcho-capitalist, individualist and primitivist.
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? no
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? no
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? no
32. A state monopoly of TV? no
33. A state monopoly of radio? no
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? no
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? no
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? no
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? no
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? There is no state, but media collectives are usually very tolerant of minority positions.
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? no
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? no
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? not applicable. FOE has a cashless economy and media, like all other industrial sectors, is worker-controlled.
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? no
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? none
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? no
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? no
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? no
47. Websites shut down over the period? no
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? no
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) no
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) no
be honest. I don't think their going to take your post seiously.
be honest. I don't think their going to take your post seiously.
Why on earth wouldn't that response be taken seriously?
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1. Were murdered? 1, however this was not related to her journalistic work; her ex-husband has since pleaded guilty to killing her in an argument over an alleged affair.
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? 0
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? 1 on hate speech charges, was acquitted.
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? 1, currently serving fourth year out of six for inciting genocide in a newspaper column.
5. Were threatened? 87 - mostly staff of The Red Flag (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/The_Red_Flag) and two editors of the Neorvins Herald, who received death threats from the PLF during the August Crisis.
6. Were physically attacked or injured? 15 (by neo-Nazi groups, see note after qn13 on the August Crisis)
7. Fled the country? 0
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)? No
9. Tortured or ill-treated? No
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? No
11. Did any journalists disappear? No
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? Yes
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? Yes
Both occurred during the 2006 August Crisis, a period of civil unrest caused by a right-wing nationalist group kidnapping and killing a Cabinet minister. While the group responsible, the PLF, is not considered "terrorist" (the Kelssekian government officially refuses to use the term), they fit the conventional idea of one. During this time, some PLF supporters independently targeted journalists working for media outlets perceived to be left-wing or connected with the labour movement. These occurences are highly unusual in Kelssek, and the threats and assaults on journalists during this period hence should be seen as extremely anomalous.
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? No
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? No
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? No
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? No
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? No
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? No
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? No
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) No
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? No
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations? No
24. Foreign journalists deported? No
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? No
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? No
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? No
28. Independent or opposition news media? Yes, plenty.
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? No
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? No
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? No
32. A state monopoly of TV? No
33. A state monopoly of radio? No
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? No
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? No
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? No
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? No
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? No - there is nothing that could be considered state-owned media in Kelssek, through the independently-operating KBC is mainly government-funded.
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? No
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? No
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? Depends on the definition of this; no foreign investor may gain majority control of certain designated media outlets.
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? No
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? No, while in theory courts may force sources to be revealed, in practice this almost never occurs and the criteria for such an order is strict.
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? No
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? No
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? No
47. Websites shut down over the period? 0
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? No
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) 6, all for hate-speech violations. None of the sentences are for more than one year.
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) 4. A leftist militant, acting alone, broke into and vandalised the homes of several neo-Nazi bloggers in the aftermath of the August Crisis. The building housing the servers hosting a far-right discussion site also had to be put under police protection after threats were received, no attack occurred.
Free Outer Eugenia
22-04-2007, 15:18
be honest. I don't think their going to take your post seiously.
Free Outer Eugenia has a highly organized and peaceful anarcho-communist society. Which entries in particular do you find unbelievable?
Swilatia
22-04-2007, 16:11
Free Outer Eugenia has a highly organized and peaceful anarcho-communist society. Which entries in particular do you find unbelievable?
That you said "0" for all of the forst ones. That's god-moding.
New Manhattan
22-04-2007, 17:19
During the past year, how many journalists:
1. Were murdered? 0
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? 0
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? 0
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? 0
5. Were threatened? 38
6. Were physically attacked or injured? 1
7. Fled the country? 0
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)?. no
9. Tortured or ill-treated? no
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? no
11. Did any journalists disappear? yes, but only during short, controlled demonstration of cloaking technology
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? no
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? no
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? no
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? no
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? no
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? no
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? no
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? no
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? no
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) no
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? yes
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country? Wiretaps to oveseas locations? no
24. Foreign journalists deported? no
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? yes, there are no visas because the borders are open
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? no
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? no
28. Independent or opposition news media? probably—independent of or in opposition to what?
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? no
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? no
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? no
32. A state monopoly of TV? no
33. A state monopoly of radio? no
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? no
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? no, no state-owned media
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? no, no state-owned media
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? no
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? no, no state-owned media
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? no
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? no
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? no
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? no
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? no
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? no
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? no
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? no
47. Websites shut down over the period? are there any nations in which websites continue to exist forever?
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? no
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) no
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) yes, 2
Free Outer Eugenia
22-04-2007, 17:44
That you said "0" for all of the forst ones. That's god-moding.
Excuse me? Godmodding is defined as either acting beyond one's NS statistics, not taking sufficient damage in combat or taking control of another player's nation, military or population without their permission.
FOE's civil and political freedoms are Frightening and Superb respectively and crime is unknown. It's people are compassionate and intelligent. There are no prisons. Law enforcement does not exist.
There hasn't been a murder in FOE in years and the right of free expression highly prized by all. Outer Eugenians do not generally threaten one another.
Swilatia
22-04-2007, 20:30
Excuse me? Godmoding is defined as either acting beyond one's NS statistics, not taking sufficient damage in combat or taking control of another player's nation, military or population without their permission.
FOE's civil and political freedoms are Frightening and Superb respectively and crime is unknown. It's people are compassionate and intelligent. There are no prisons. Law enforcement does not exist.
There hasn't been a murder in FOE in years and the right of free expression highly prized by all. Outer Eugenians do not generally threaten one another.
No, that's just war-RP examples of it. This is obviously not a war RP. For example, in a sport RP, having overly-large stadia can be considered god-moding, so I'm sure the same can be said about claiming to have a perfect nation.
Also, I don't care if your nation page says "crime is unheard of". That's just issue response stuff. I mean, I don't even look at my nation page anymore, because it hasn't changed that much, as after having gome thruogh them all 8+ times, now I dismiss all issues on sight,
Snafturi
22-04-2007, 20:43
During the past year, how many journalists:
1. Were murdered? 5
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? 2
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? 0
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offense? 0
5. Were threatened? 3
6. Were physically attacked or injured? 6
7. Fled the country? 10
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)?. No
9. Tortured or ill-treated? no
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? no
11. Did any journalists disappear? yes
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? Yes
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? No
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? No
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? No
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offenses defined by law? No
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? No
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? Yes
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? Yes
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? Yes
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?)No
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? No
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations? Yes
24. Foreign journalists deported? Yes
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? No
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? No
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? No
28. Independent or opposition news media? Yes
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? No
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? Yes
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? Yes
32. A state monopoly of TV? No
33. A state monopoly of radio? No
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? No
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? Yes
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? Yes
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? Yes
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? No
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? No
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? Yes
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? No
42. License needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? No
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? Yes
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? No
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? Yes
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? No
47. Websites shut down over the period? No
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? No
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) Yes/7
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?)Yes, 10
Free Outer Eugenia
22-04-2007, 21:54
No, that's just war-RP examples of it. This is obviously not a war RP. For example, in a sport RP, having overly-large stadia can be considered god-moding, so I'm sure the same can be said about claiming to have a perfect nation.
Also, I don't care if your nation page says "crime is unheard of".
Only one of my three examples was directly related to war RP:rolleyes:
The nation page (and the data that lies behind it) is the most solid material that we have when discussing what can and can't happen in a nation. The fact that you no longer look at yours does nothing to change this. Creative reading is an accepted and important factor of course. If military statistics are based on this data, why should social factors be any different?
A nation where no journalist has been murdered or harassed in the past year is not necessarily a 'perfect nation.' FOE for example has no offensive army to speak of, and because the economy is geared towards environmental sustainability and leisure time, life styles aren't as "opulent" as they are in some capitalistic nations. There is a great level of social equality though. FOE concentrates on building a good society rather then some sort of fascist empire. Go bother some of the players who are apparently able to fight seven ten-front wars at the same time while maintaining a stable economy and contented public. But avoid the obvious complaint and ask them why they seem to have no casualties from friendly fire :p
Not everyone is happy with FOE's anarchist-communist order. It's just not everyone's cup of tea. Some leave society behind to live in the mountains, and others seek their fortune in foreign lands.
This is the first time that I have been accused of godmodding. It is a good thing that the claim is a ridiculous and far-fetched one.
Why is it OK to RP Van Vogt but not LeGuin?:rolleyes:
Swilatia
23-04-2007, 00:00
Only one of my three examples was directly related to war RP:rolleyes:
The nation page (and the data that lies behind it) is the most solid material that we have when discussing what can and can't happen in a nation. The fact that you no longer look at yours does nothing to change this. Creative reading is an accepted and important factor of course. If military statistics are based on this data, why should social factors be any different?
A nation where no journalist has been murdered or harassed in the past year is not necessarily a 'perfect nation.' FOE for example has no offensive army to speak of, and because the economy is geared towards environmental sustainability and leisure time, life styles aren't as "opulent" as they are in some capitalistic nations. There is a great level of social equality though. FOE concentrates on building a good society rather then some sort of fascist empire. Go bother some of the players who are apparently able to fight seven ten-front wars at the same time while maintaining a stable economy and contented public. But avoid the obvious complaint and ask them why they seem to have no casualties from friendly fire :p
Not everyone is happy with FOE's anarchist-communist order. It's just not everyone's cup of tea. Some leave society behind to live in the mountains, and others seek their fortune in foreign lands.
This is the first time that I have been accused of godmodding. It is a good thing that the claim is a ridiculous and far-fetched one.
Why is it OK to RP Van Vogt but not LeGuin?:rolleyes:
Your post assumes I actually post in II. I don't.
Free Outer Eugenia
23-04-2007, 00:19
Your post assumes I actually post in II. I don't.It does nothing of the kind. It simply assumes that you are either (a) ignorant of the established principles and practices that I am explaining to you or (b) are well aware of them but see things differently then the rest of the RP community.
In either case, my reasoning is based on these commonly held NS conventions. If you do not subscribe to them, then you must realize that the very idea of 'godmod' is based on them as well.
During the past year, how many journalists:
1. Were murdered? 3
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? 0
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? 0
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? 0
5. Were threatened? 7
6. Were physically attacked or injured? 5
7. Fled the country? 2
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)?. 0
9. Tortured or ill-treated? 0
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? 1
11. Did any journalists disappear? 1
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? yes
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? yes
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? no
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? no
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? no
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? yes
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? no
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? no
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? no
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) no
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? no
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations? no
24. Foreign journalists deported? no
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? no
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? no
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? no
28. Independent or opposition news media? yes
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? no
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? no
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? yes/support for Akamian separatism
32. A state monopoly of TV? no
33. A state monopoly of radio? no
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? no
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? no
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? no
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? yes
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? yes
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? no
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? no
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? no
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? no
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? no
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? no
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? no
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? no
47. Websites shut down over the period? yes
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? no
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) no
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) yes/2
1. Were murdered? 10
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? 8 (secretly by one bureau)
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? 15
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? 0
5. Were threatened? 200
6. Were physically attacked or injured? 40
7. Fled the country? 100
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)?. Yes, by one bureau
9. Tortured or ill-treated? No
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? Yes
11. Did any journalists disappear? Yes
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? Yes
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? No
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? Yes
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? No
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? No
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? Yes
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? Yes a lot
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? Yes
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)?Yes (International news is restricted to upper class stations, while news feeds are censored)
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) Yes, 2
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? Yes
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations? Yes
24. Foreign journalists deported? No
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? Yes
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? Yes
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? YES
28. Independent or opposition news media? No
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? Yes (To an extent)
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? Yes
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? Yes
32. A state monopoly of TV? No
33. A state monopoly of radio? No
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? No
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? Yes
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? Yes
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? No
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? No
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? Yes
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? Yes
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? Yes
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? Yes
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? Yes
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? YES (Less than 5 monopolies)
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)?
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? YES
47. Websites shut down over the period? YES
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? YES
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) 2
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) 20
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Can I also say that as to Swilatia's issue - I don't think having all of the first section as "zero" is terribly unrealistic either. Threats, maybe, but they may easily have gone unreported because the receiptient dismisses it as not serious.
Swilatia
23-04-2007, 20:54
It does nothing of the kind. It simply assumes that you are either (a) ignorant of the established principles and practices that I am explaining to you or (b) are well aware of them but see things differently then the rest of the RP community.
In either case, my reasoning is based on these commonly held NS conventions. If you do not subscribe to them, then you must realize that the very idea of 'godmode' is based on them as well.
Once again, you fail to see the difference between II and NS.
Free Outer Eugenia
23-04-2007, 21:13
Once again, you fail to see the difference between II and NS.I've been RPing in both since '03. :rolleyes:
So what you are saying is that instead of using the stats provided by the game itself, players in NS subject themselves to your personal idea of what is believable? I'm sorry, I just don't see things the way that you do. I don't expect you to see things the way that I do either. As far as I am concerned this discussion is over.
I don't mean to seem abrupt. I feel no hostility towards you and would like to end this pointless discussion on a friendly note. My name is Eugene. Nice to meet you:)
Shazbotdom
23-04-2007, 21:24
During the past year, how many journalists:
1. Were murdered? 2
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? 0
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? 0
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? 0
5. Were threatened? 0
6. Were physically attacked or injured? 1
7. Fled the country? 0
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)? 0
9. Tortured or ill-treated? 0
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? 1
11. Did any journalists disappear? No
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? No
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? No
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? No
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? No
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? No
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? No
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? No
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? No
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? Yes
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) 0
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? No
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations? No
24. Foreign journalists deported? No
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? No
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? No
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? No
28. Independent or opposition news media? Yes
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? No
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? No
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? No
32. A state monopoly of TV? No
33. A state monopoly of radio? No
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? No
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? No
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? No
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? 0
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? Yes
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? Yes
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? No
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? No
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? Yes
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? No
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? No
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? No
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? 0
47. Websites shut down over the period? 0
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? Yes
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?): 0
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?): 0
Swilatia
23-04-2007, 21:25
I've been RPing in both since '03. :rolleyes:
So what you are saying is that instead of using the stats provided by the game itself, players in NS subject themselves to your personal idea of what is believable?
No, that is not it.
Shazbotdom
23-04-2007, 21:29
No, that is not it.
This is a survey. A person can RP their nation however they want. If he wants to RP as a 0 for everything in the first section he can. It could mean that the information wasn't reported, or their nation is so peaceful within it's boarders that this type of stuff doesn't happen.
Who are you to judge what is godmodding in this survey and what is not?
Scolopendra
23-04-2007, 22:02
OOC: These are (apparently) the questions RL Reporters Without Borders use to determine the level of freedom of the press in each country. I thought it could be interesting to have a list for NS. (I like lists. :p) If you'd like to answer these questions based on what the situation in your nation is, I'll tell you how many negative points your nation has, and consequently what its ranking is. The points system is my own, but the questions themselves are not.
What is the points system? A negative-only ranking system seems mildly unfair, as larger nations will inevitably have more murders and whatnot than smaller nations.
Ready? ;)
Sure.
During the past year, how many journalists:
1. Were murdered?
*Rolls a D100; nation of nine billion with very low crime rates and a moderate media presence* 52.
2. Were murdered, with the state involved?
None as a matter of the state. One was shot and killed by a police officer at an ongoing crime scene, mistaking his camera for a weapon. The police officer is currently serving a sentence for manslaughter.
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)?
*Rolls a D100* 86. Mostly on charges unrelated to anything media-based. Some trespassing, some drunken and disorderly conduct, some harrassment, some violating a restraining order. Most were out within the week.
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence?
None. Media-related offenses, such as libel and slander, are dealt with by fines through civil court.
5. Were threatened?
*Rolls a D1000* 163. None with state involvement. More than a few by foreign interests they were reporting on.
6. Were physically attacked or injured?
*Rolls a D100* 47. Usually not for reasons associated with their reporting.
7. Fled the country?
*Rolls a D10* 9.
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)?.
No.
9. Tortured or ill-treated?
A few got roughed up a bit, depending on how much they resisted arrest. No more than a black eye, though. One reporter broke his arm falling from a security fence while in pursuit by police officers, then got his other arm broken when he tried to use a stick to beat off the officers. He received immediate medical attention, but it was a media sensation with most the country saying 'bloody idiot' and the rest saying 'police brutality' for a week or so.
Short answer: no.
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage?
*rolls D10* 8. All but one on Dar-al-Din. Dar-al-Din's a rough place. The other was taken hostage by a bank robber.
11. Did any journalists disappear?
Yes, but a lot of people disappear. Most are recovered, but some, like shuttle or wilderness accidents, aren't. No one's properly 'just vanished.'
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists?
Yes. Several Dar-al-Din action committes considered high-profile hostages as a linchpin of their operations before they were busted by Federal Police.
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms?
Yes. See number 12.
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets?
No.
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom?
No. Violators were almost always prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law?
No. As mentioned previously, "media-related offences" are a civil matter, and civil courts have no leeway to sentence anything more than fines or community service.
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists?
Given the six-degrees-of-Kevin-Bacon, undoubtedly yes. None by government sources.
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)?
Yes. It stands to reason that if 163 were threatened, at least a few had to have been stalked. Nothing government-wise, however, outside of investigations completely unrelated to their profession.
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)?
Yes, the government did not release classified documents when requested. Not like all that much is classified anyway.
No, the government did not officially discriminate in the release of declassified information.
Yes, individuals (leaks, unnamed sources, etc) did discriminate according to the media's editorial line, that's what they do.
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)?
No. Even Dar-al-Din. They want to take their lives into their own hands, more power to them.
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?)
None. Not even on Dar-al-Din.
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists?
Yes, in accordance with unrelated investigations.
By the way, I'm really not liking this survey. It makes no distinction between government action against journalists qua their journalism or action against journalists qua citizens infringing some other law (like speeding).
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations?
See #18.
24. Foreign journalists deported?
Yes. One was spying for a foreign government.
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)?
No.
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers?
No. Not even distinctly anti-Segments propaganda rags from Arda, back when they still circulated.
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes?
No, not intentionally. In some cases there is bandwidth interference caused by a local station using the same frequency, but that's a problem for them to work out.
28. Independent or opposition news media?
Yes. Lots. Scolopendran Independent News, the largest media outlet, could widely be seen as opposition news although it tries for a neutral bias.
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content?
Hell no.
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media?
Routine, hell no. Not even for political correctness purposes--should people find it offensive, they can just not watch or listen to it.
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)?
No. (for a real life example, Imus would still be working were he in the Segments)
32. A state monopoly of TV?
Hell no.
33. A state monopoly of radio?
Hell no.
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities?
Oh dear sweet Jesus Allah Buddha, no.
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line?
Yes. That's what it's there for. Given that it doesn't do any more than report the weather and business in Stonozka (think C-SPAN)...
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media?
No.
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats?
Yes. Some chose to stop working after being harrassed by non-state entities or threats. The government is investigating these cases.
38. Opposition access to state-owned media?
Yes.
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)?
No. Any idiot who can sign his own name can get a press pass.
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)?
No. Nothing is funnier than finding a recruitment ad for the Mobile Infantry in an issue of The Village Voice. If anything, it goes the other way around.
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media?
No. The obvious fronts for foreign intelligence services are pretty obvious, anyway.
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine?
No. Any idiot with a printer, photocopier, or lots of time to make copies by hand can have a newspaper.
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources?
Yes, in cases of leaking confidential or classified information.
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets?
No. The news is perhaps almost too diverse.
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)?
No.
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites?
No. A few do, but they're not popular and it's their call.
47. Websites shut down over the period?
Yes. We don't take kindly to local websites sharing classified information.
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host?
No. We consider that unreasonable.
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?)
*rolls D1000* 708. Keep in mind that about a billion people fall into that category and this more or less matches the crime rate in general. None were imprisoned for the contents of their blogs, barring the answer to #47.
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?)
*rolls D1000* 828. Also considering the answer to #49, and that practically nil were attacked by the government except for those mentioned above.
Cookesland
23-04-2007, 22:03
1. Were murdered? 2
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? 0
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? 1 (She attempted to blow up the Decident, which is Cookesland's Parliament Building)
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? 0
5. Were threatened? 0
6. Were physically attacked or injured? 0
7. Fled the country? 0
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)?. No
9. Tortured or ill-treated? none known by this government
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? 3 were taken hostage overseas
11. Did any journalists disappear? 1 dissapeared in a national park but was later found to have taken the wrong trail
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? yes, by they were foreign organizations
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? yes, see above
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? no
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? no
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? yes (unwarrented release of private medical records)
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? no
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? no
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)?
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? no
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) none
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? none
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations? no
24. Foreign journalists deported? no
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)?
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? no
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? no
28. Independent or opposition news media? yes
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? no
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media?
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? yes they aren't censored
32. A state monopoly of TV? no
33. A state monopoly of radio? no
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? no
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? no
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? no
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? no
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? yes
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? yes
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? no
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? no
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? yes
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? yes
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? no
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? no
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? no
47. Websites shut down over the period? no
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? yes
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) none
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) none
Scolopendra
23-04-2007, 22:06
1. Were murdered? 2
5. Were threatened? 1
6. Were physically attacked or injured? 5
7. Fled the country? 0
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) no
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) no
Just given the fact that your nation numbers in the billions, Swil, your numbers are pretty darned low too. The questions, taken literally, don't judge between bloggers harrassed by the government or bloggers harrassed by everyday joes.
Iansisle
23-04-2007, 22:34
((ooc: Standardized for an Iansislean population of 387,000,000, of whom ~90,000,000 are citizens of the Republic and the rest are colonial subjects.
All numbers are unofficial and completely disavowed by the government. They were gathered by the independent research group Reporters for a Free Iansisle, operating out of Noropia.))
During the past year, how many journalists:
1. Were murdered? -- 123
Between the government and the chaos in the capital, investigative journalists have a fairly short life span.
2. Were murdered, with the state involved? -- 78
Nearly all executed at the gallows in Gull Flag Square, mostly for promoting royalism during James' march to Wonwich.
3. Were arrested or sent to prison (for however long)? 305
Number includes those later executed and those condemned awaiting execution.
4. Are currently in jail and serving a heavy sentence (more than a year) for a media-related offence? -- 102
5. Were threatened? [unable to determine -- number must be large]
6. Were physically attacked or injured? 105
Includes large number of mob assualts east of MacDunn Street
7. Fled the country? -- 14
Tight border security caught nearly two dozen others attempting to escape, who were later sent up on charges.
Were any journalists:
8. Illegally imprisoned (no arrest warrant, in violation of maximum period of detention without trial or court appearance)? Yes
'Illegal' here defined as against the letter and spirit of the constitution of 1954; several Acts of the National Assembly make these arrests legal in the legislative sense.
9. Tortured or ill-treated? Yes
10. Kidnapped or taken hostage? Yes
11. Did any journalists disappear? Yes
Over the period, was/were there (yes/no):
12. Armed militias or secret organisations targeting journalists? Yes
Mostly radical republican mobs east of MacDunn.
13. Terrorist action against journalists or media firms? Yes
14. Improper use of fines, summonses or legal action against journalists or media outlets? Yes
15. Routine failure to prosecute those responsible for seriously violating press freedom? Yes
Routine and systematic
16. Prison terms imposed for media-related offences defined by law? Yes
These laws are contrary to the enumerated constitution.
17. Attacks or threats against family, friends or colleagues of journalists? Yes
18. Surveillance of journalists (phone-tapping, being followed etc)? Yes
19. Problems of access to public or official information (refusal by officials, selection of information provided according to the media’s editorial line etc)? Yes
20. Restricted physical or reporting access to any regions of the country (official ban, strict official control etc)? Yes
21. Media outlets censored, seized or ransacked? (how many?) Yes -- 10
22. Searches of media premises or homes of journalists? Yes
23. Surveillance of foreign journalists working in the country?Wiretaps to oveseas locations? Yes
24. Foreign journalists deported? Yes
25. Problems getting journalist visas (undue delay, demand to know names of people to be interviewed etc)? Yes
26. Censorship or seizure of foreign newspapers? Yes
27. Jamming of foreign broadcasts or regulating who can have satellite dishes? Yes
The satellite dish question is irrelevant, as by the Import Act of 1907, they are, along with all other non-native technology, illegal on the Shield.
28. Independent or opposition news media? No
29. An official prior censorship body systematically checking all media content? Yes
30. Routine self-censorship in the privately-owned media? Yes
31. Subjects that are taboo (the armed forces, government corruption, religion, the opposition, demands of separatists, human rights etc)? Yes
All mentions of royalism and royalist candidates.
32. A state monopoly of TV? Yes
33. A state monopoly of radio? Yes
34. A state monopoly of printing or distribution facilities? Yes
35. Government control of state-owned media’s editorial line? Yes
36. Improper sackings of journalists in the state-owned media? Yes
37. Journalists forced to stop working through harassment or threats? Yes
38. Opposition access to state-owned media? No
39. Strictly-controlled access to journalistic profession (compulsory certificate or training, membership of journalists’ institute etc.)? Yes
40. Use of withdrawal of advertising (government stops buying space in some papers or pressures private firms to boycott media outlets)? No
41. Undue restriction of foreign investment in the media? Yes
42. Licence needed to start up a newspaper or magazine? Yes
43. Cases of violating privacy of journalistic sources? No
44. Serious threats to news diversity, including narrow ownership of media outlets? Yes
45. A state monopoly of Internet service providers (ISPs)? not applicable
46. ISPs forced to filter access to websites? n/a
47. Websites shut down over the period? n/a
48. ISPs legally responsible for the content of websites they host? n/a
49. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers imprisoned (how many?) n/a
50. Cyber-dissidents or bloggers harassed or physically attacked (how many?) n/a
Swilatia
23-04-2007, 22:42
Just given the fact that your nation numbers in the billions, Swil, your numbers are pretty darned low too. The questions, taken literally, don't judge between bloggers harrassed by the government or bloggers harrassed by everyday joes.
I Rp with a lower pop. then what my nationpage says.
Free Outer Eugenia
23-04-2007, 22:59
I Rp with a lower pop. then what my nationpage says.Well that's one thing that we have in common. I've settled on approximately 1% of my maximum population. I've been thinking of incorporating some 'international communes' in unnamed regions to fill out the other 99% though.
And we should really stop cluttering the thread with this. start a new thread and TG me if you want to talk about RP and game mechanics.