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    Teen's death at Chinese internet addiction camp sparks anger - BBC News

    "Some are known for their military-style discipline and have been criticised for overly harsh practices."

    Seems a bit OTT...
    one day at a time

    #2
    Originally posted by oscarose View Post
    Teen's death at Chinese internet addiction camp sparks anger - BBC News

    "Some are known for their military-style discipline and have been criticised for overly harsh practices."

    Seems a bit OTT...
    So there's a couple of spare kidneys going?

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      #3
      I'll say it's bait OTT.

      But that is what you get living in a totalitarian state.

      If you do not do as you are told for the good of the state you will be punished and disappeared.

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        #4
        Originally posted by original PM View Post
        I'll say it's bait OTT.

        But that is what you get living in a totalitarian state.

        If you do not do as you are told for the good of the state you will be punished and disappeared.
        PRC is a tulipty authoritarian dictatorship, but totalitarian isn't really accurate. DPRK is totalitarian.

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          #5
          Originally posted by northernladyuk View Post
          PRC is a tulipty authoritarian dictatorship, but totalitarian isn't really accurate. DPRK is totalitarian.
          Ok - although splitting hairs a touch really.

          The PRC will still disappear those who dissent too much.

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            #6
            I'd guess, probably coming our way sooner rather than later...

            Most kids are hooked nowadays, growing up with all these 'devices' etc...
            one day at a time

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              #7
              Originally posted by oscarose View Post
              I'd guess, probably coming our way sooner rather than later...

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