[liberationtech] Iranian users vs. FB new policy

[Amin Sabeti]

Then can we say FB can block the Iran's Supreme Leader page or the Rouhani one? 

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On 3 Sep 2013, at 18:50, Collin Anderson <collin at averysmallbird.com> wrote:

> No, this is clearly covered by General License D for Iran and the 'personal communications' exemptions in other sanctions regimes -- it's a nice find, but I suspect it targets individuals designated under the SDN list.
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> On Tue, Sep 3, 2013 at 12:55 PM, Amin Sabeti <aminsabeti at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi,
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>> I was reading the new FB policy and this part was interesting for me as an Iranian: 
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>>> Special Provisions Applicable to Users Outside the United States.  We made clear that you are not allowed to use Facebook if you are prohibited from receiving products or services from the United States.
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>> Regarding this article, Facebook can block and remove all users from Iran. Am I right?
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>> I think this article is a bit tricky. What do you think guys?
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>> Amin
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