Chinesse internet traffic "detour

[truenorth]

Some of you may be aware of this event which some experts are describing as a "seminal" moment in the evolution of the Internet. However for those unaware of this event it makes interesting reading and contemplation. While the title on the page would lead one to believe that it was only U.S. Government sites in fact the 1st sentence actually relates to the fact that it was "worldwide".
http://saynsumthn.wordpress.com/2010/11/17/detour-us-government-internet-traffic-redirected-to-china/
truenorth

[rthompson80819]

That's scary!  I'm guessing that they must have modified a bunch of router tables.

[truenorth]

At the moment initial reports are sketchy--partially due to the fact that initially the Chinese Government totally denied any involvement. Their latest revelation is something along the lines of "don't get your knickers in a knot--there was no bad intent" Some commentators with obvious knowledge have used the word "routers" however the big mystery is how did they do it as it was not previously believed to have been possible. Due mainly to the belief that Internet traffic would "always" go via the quickest route and this detour was NOT the quickest route. I am sure there is a lot of scrambling going on to try to evaluate this and deal with it. As an old Chinese proverb curse states "may you live in interesting times". truenorth

[BC_Programmer]

that blog is clearly intentionally sensationalist. It's no better then Fox news (which I might add is where the "report" went to) or the U.K Daily Mail as far as being accurate is concerned. I mean, look at the top of the page:

First Lady Michelle Obama’s new chief of staff is a former Planned Parenthood speaker

*censored* does that have to do with <ANYTHING> at all? *censored* is the relevance? none at all, to anything. I'm not sure what the "agenda" Of the blog is, but it's clearly not intended to present unbiassed facts.

[truenorth]

Well actually BC my first exposure to this was PBS somewhat the antithesis to "FOX" i would say.By the way it is probably readily available on the PBS.ORG site and the presentation i saw was anything but sensationalized.truenorth

[BC_Programmer]

Well actually BC my first exposure to this was PBS somewhat the antithesis to "FOX" i would say.By the way it is probably readily available on the PBS.ORG site and the presentation i saw was anything but sensationalized.truenorth

OK, but why link to that blog?

[patio]

Non news...sorry.

[truenorth]

I linked to that "blog" because on a google search on the topic so as that i might offer it to those interested on the CH forums it was the 1st of many hits that came up. I presumed (maybe falsely) that if others reading it had the inclination to investigate they could do so from the topic title.There was absolutely not one iota of subterfuge involved. If as the  the "founder" of the internet has stated that it is a "seminal" event. (no not Al Gore) then for those of us with technology interests it might be worthy of perusal. I respect that patio may believe it is "non news" which of course is an opinion to which he is absolutely entitled there appear to be many that do not agree that it is "non news" truenorth
Another source= http://theweek.com/article/index/209557/did-china-hijack-the-internet
Plus a link to the PBS site where there are articles related to this story. = http://www.pbs.org/newshour/ and http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/science/july-dec10/chinainternet_11-26.html

[Geek-9pm]

To truenorth, Topic Starter;

Thanks for your post.  
Disregard anything from BC_programmer  and Patio.

Most of the major news groups got that story and went with it. Nobody has proof that something evil happened. Therefore it is Non News sez Patio.

As for BC, dread bodies could wash up on the shore and he would say 'What does that have to do with homicide?' He wants you to prove your legations. 

Hy everybody, don't let the dynamic duo do our nonthinking for your. Go read the links posted. Decide for yourself if the story has any merit. 

[patio]

Most of the major news groups got that story and went with it. Nobody has proof that something evil happened. Therefore it is Non News sez Patio.

You should signup at Alex Jones's website then...you'll love it...

[Geek-9pm]

You should signup at Alex Jones's website then...you'll love it...

WOW ! Thank you patio! I never knew about his site.

Funny cartoon about the TSA thing.
(Do not click on image unless to are  11 years old  or over.)
http://static.infowars.com/2010/11/i/general/stuffback.jpg
In FF use crtl + to enlarge image.

[talontromper]

HAHAHA the sad thing is that its getting to that point, we're sacrificing liberty for security.

[Geek-9pm]

talontromper,
Your profile says you have 10 years working on them. Therefore I am not sure if you are 11 or older. Hope the cartoon did not retard your emotional growth.

[talontromper]

Ya, im 20, I'm pretty sure that it didn't retard my emotional growth. I guess time will tell 

[Geek-9pm]

Ya, im 20, I'm pretty sure that it didn't retard my emotional growth. I guess time will tell 

Just don't fly to China! Until you are 21.