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And you Wonder Why French is in Decline?

June 3, 2011 · Mustapha Hamoui

Oh mon Dieu:

We’ve learnt that regulators in France have banned the words ‘Facebook’ and ‘Twitter’ from use on TV and radio. […] And why would French regulators wish to impose such a ban? Well, it seems that mentioning Facebook or Twitter is deemed to be promoting commercial enterprises, according to French broadcast regulator CSA.

It’s amazing how averse that culture is to technology.. (Via Haytham)