Blogspot banned

Google confirmed the Blogger/Blogspot ban in a statement and said those with worries about piracy should turn to its easy to use takedown systems rather than seek a wholesale shutdown.

"The process for making a copyright claim for content uploaded to Blogger is straightforward and efficient, and we encourage all content owners to use it rather than seek a broad ban on access to the service," said a spokesperson.

Cyber-rights activist Yaman Akdeniz told the Hurriyet news site that the ban was a "disproportionate response" that would inconvenience millions of people.

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