Police planning to ban Orkut in India
According to media reports, the Pune police is in full swing to ban Orkut, the Google owned digital social networking tool following its controversial communities and its probable role in anti social activities.
To a certain extent, I feel that there is a ‘real’ need in maintaining Orkut. Given its liberal policies, a madman can create real mess on Orkut by creating hate topics, insultive discussions and also spoil images of well known personalities. Its sort of a free ground for cheap and unconstructive publicity. And after the recent blasts, things are turning pretty hot.
But is banning a solution to this problem?
Nope. Given Googles brand influence, I dont think it will be practically possible. Even if the police dont succumb to the influence of any media, there still will be a wide disarray among the ‘anti-social’ elements in the society. Only China is the state which officially monitors Google content. So much so the my blog – The First Tones of Freedom cannot be viewed on any Chinese ISP, sole reason being the word – Freedom, I preach about the importance of Freedom and Liberty in life..
Anyway – A middle path should be adopted and Orkut should make use of a better ‘Report as Bogus’ system. I mean its ridiculous the way things are handled as of now. Things will be clear in a few days.
adhithiya, and 45 others are discussing. 
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John 10:16 am on February 22, 2007 Permalink |
This can’t be possible to ban orkut for such a stupid reason. Instead of doing it, pune police should contact orkut to remove such community from it rather than permanently baning the orkut.
priyankavarma 6:14 am on March 8, 2007 Permalink |
Permanently banning orkut will not b a solution as so many other social networking sites like orkut are coming up…
Rohit 1:28 pm on March 30, 2007 Permalink |
I thinks its really need to bann orkut these days… coz bad things is bad things after all the discussion …
if we want to set clear liberal surrounding then it has to be vanish bad things like orkut….
i am in sight that orkut should bann not in india but in all over world…
nandita 9:02 am on April 5, 2007 Permalink |
Yes orkut shd be banned as some ppl r misusing it to defame gals and they also talk crap things abt innocent ppl. There r some ppl who really make cheap comments abt gals and their characters.Its really misused and many gals r suffering cos of this.please ban this site plsssssssss
Sumit 10:59 am on April 5, 2007 Permalink |
yes it’s really need to ban orkut.
angshu raj 5:19 pm on April 24, 2007 Permalink |
no , i dont think orkut should b banned . banning it will not solve the problems , instead the police should try to remove these communities . everything has its advantages and disadvantages . police should try to look at the advantages of such a site rather than banning it for its small disadvantages
Bhadra 6:55 am on May 13, 2007 Permalink |
I don’t think orkut should be banned. The police should contact orkut to ban such communities.
senthil 7:14 pm on June 8, 2007 Permalink |
yes orkut should be banned in india ,india gal dnt nt know abt some of the cheap guys .There r some ppl who really make cheap comments abt gals and their characters.Its really misused and many gals r suffering cos of this.please ban orkut in india
Sandeep Krishna 2:39 am on June 12, 2007 Permalink |
Banning Orkut just because anti-social activities are being carried out is totally ridiculous. Why not our Govt rather ask Google to monitor the content being posted there?? If measures have to be taken so crud, then everything right from emails to blogs to chats must be closed!
That way our nation will be soon back to technology “zeroes” rather than the “zeroes and ones”! ORKUT SHOULD NOT BE BANNED!
Harshad Joshi 5:13 am on June 12, 2007 Permalink |
@Sandeep
I dont think that orkut will be banned throughout India, as its virtually impossible. Had we been living in China, where the government is very cruel, I guess this move would have given some results.
However, in many companies, the employees are not allowed to use Orkut and many private companies ban Orkut during office hours.
Sandeep Krishna 5:51 pm on June 12, 2007 Permalink |
I agree with you @ Harshad. It’s true about china, all web content is being monitored there! I also heard that compaies in India are doing that…
Anyways, I’m having my hands crossed…
jk 4:15 pm on June 15, 2007 Permalink |
orkut shoudnt be banned so that i can easily scam
Ali 3:37 am on June 20, 2007 Permalink |
Yes i agree orkut should be banned. Because there are many bad things happening.
chandra mohan 2:51 pm on July 10, 2007 Permalink |
Orkut should be banned becoz all the nonsense are happening there….Can anyone tell that wat all r doing in Orkut other than reading others scrap…!! All the things should be kept private rather than public which causes some problems..So lets join together to ban that damn thing
pramod 3:08 pm on July 10, 2007 Permalink |
banning of orkut is exposing the fact that police are still ineffcient to capture the cyber crimes.. people will portait the bads things only they never see good. personally speaking i contacted my school mates through orkut only. now it s ban in UAE also.
Harshad Joshi 3:25 pm on July 10, 2007 Permalink |
@Pramod
Theres a more efficient way to contact former school mates, just form one alumni student group, thats all, besides the school must be having some contact information of its former students, isent it?
Arshad 3:45 pm on July 10, 2007 Permalink |
I do admit with all the controversies posted. Hate groups are incresing rapidly and damanging social securities. Though I regularly visit orkut, I have a strong hatred, agony against it. I just go through it to check out what the new nonsense is created.
Pune Police pls go ahead, people like me are always with you in terminating such groups.
alex 7:41 am on July 14, 2007 Permalink |
The motive is to gain the fabulous sensuous pleasures & Rewards ( 72 virgins & all luxuries etc for each ) promised for them & their families too in the KORAN. To know more about it refer to the celebrated PENGUIN translation of Koran by NJ Dawood, or any other version or refer to Google. See Chapters(Sura/Verses) 56/(12 to 40),55/( 54 to 56),55/ (72to-74), 76/ (12 to 22), .This is the easiest way for dropouts, drifters, idlers & terminally ill to pass off in great glory as Martyrs & also benefit their families who only rejoice & never grieve for their death . Now even educated youths are being brainwashed to be more religious & do their” duty” by using sophisticated methods like- food & gas poisoning, nuclear blasts, aircraft sabotage, ship attacks,car bombing etc. to gain these sensuous rewards in Paradise .Thus most of them are silent members of ‘SLEEPER CELLS ‘ ready to act on their own. All muslims are not Jihadis but ALL Jihadis have proved as muslims. Is this not true ? Worldwide publicity should be given for this despicable hidden motive & the Radical Fundamentalist leaders must be made to denounce & deny these acts & issue a FATWA warning that their families will be outcasted , deported & lynched. They will never do it –as they are a party to it & are actually rejoicing after the killings.—-Your comments please—
Harshad Joshi 8:47 am on July 14, 2007 Permalink |
@Alex
A ‘fatwa’ against declaring a ‘fatwa’..that would solve majority of problems. 😛
Jim 1:26 pm on July 26, 2007 Permalink |
I don’t feel Orkut should be banned in a democratic country like India. Banning Orkut is not a permanent solution to this problem, as the controversial postings can be made through other social networking sites and blogs too. The only difference is that, Orkut is a bit more popular.
There should be an official government organization to keep track of the content being displayed in different websites. The general public should be able to contact this organization through digital means, probably through website and complain about the content in websites, anonymously. If this government body finds that the content is inappropriate, they should contact the website owners and demand to remove the content within a feasible deadline time. If its not removed even after this, then it is reasonable to consider banning as an option….
vivek singh 2:12 pm on July 27, 2007 Permalink |
please please please ban this site orkut
Rocky balvant 2:13 pm on July 31, 2007 Permalink |
dont ban the site. there should be a proper monitoring of the site done by google people because all the todays generation need sex chat & sex relation.
with the help of orkut there can the business like prostitution.now a days mumbai is suffering with this kind of problem because of bollywood people .
all man in this world gone made behind girls.
orkut can be categorize in such kind of porn sites.
so pls tell police about this that … this site can be a business of prostitution…
So pls monitor this site very properly if u can, else just ban this site.
monikonika guha 6:33 am on August 8, 2007 Permalink |
the orkut site should be banned……………………. i have a terrible experiences through this orkut ………….. though i dont have any account in orkut but still i faced problems …… everybody will be wondering how and why ?? then let me tell the total story..my name is monikonika guha i am working in very reputed IT Industry,on a fine morning my freind called me up and told me what rubbish profile you created in orkut…….with nude pictures ……i was shocked …i was trembling after visiting the profile because the profile carry the same name as i do ……. lots of rubbish scrap posted on that profile……in of the scrap it was written are you that same Monikonika Guha working in IT Industry (don’t want to reveal the name of my company )……i felt like dying and helpless when i saw that scrap……. i earnestly request please to stop this orkut or to stop all this nonsense
Harshad Joshi 2:24 pm on August 8, 2007 Permalink |
@Monika
You should lodge a complaint against the profile by consulting the police cyber cell. Next time you are giving a real example of Orkut exploits, make sure that you dont give away personal details, so many people read the first tones of freedom, I cant say how many of them are crooked, its better we learn to protect ourself.
I think Orkut needs to be banned, atleast some communities and profiles definately..
anupreet singh 11:30 am on August 16, 2007 Permalink |
i think orkut should be banned.today if u search for a friend as by entering into the profiles of others,,,u must reach at crap profiles…which have written abuse in their profiles.,,nudity in pictures, and their views are very cheap…
there r lot my communities which very openly talk about sex,sex practices,sexual parts…….i was shocked …i trembed after visiting that profile
there is no privacy… anyone can read your scraps…..can copy your pics from albums…..
Harshad Joshi 5:26 pm on August 16, 2007 Permalink |
@Anupreet Singh
Yes, I agree with your point of view.
Abhit shetty 5:12 pm on August 17, 2007 Permalink |
it should be banned because children are misusing it
Abhit shetty 11:16 pm on August 17, 2007 Permalink |
it should be banned because children are misusing it and bad things are passed off
neha 4:58 am on August 21, 2007 Permalink |
i think orkut shud be banned…its being misused…it helps u keep in touch wid frndz..yes…but not onnie dat…u wana take sum1 for a ride…use orkut!!!!
Harshad Joshi 2:52 pm on August 21, 2007 Permalink |
Orkuts in serious trouble right now. In Mumbai, India, a boy named Adnan was killed by his friends who had befriended him through Orkut..!!
All Orkut users
Beware, stay sharp, people are spying on you through Orkut medium, its highly unsafe place to distribute your personal information on Orkut.
Ananth Sarella 10:10 pm on August 27, 2007 Permalink |
Guys! Banning Orkut will not actually solve the problem. Yes of course it can solve problems on temporary basis. Ultimately education is something that can solve the problem.
People should attain maturity in things that they do. For which we need to be given the right education. Education does not start in schools or colleges, but starts at home. Parents should be paying attention to their children. Their activities need to be monitored and corrective measures should be taken.
This may sound like a long term project, however this can solve 99% of the problem.
Is Orkut a problem? or is it the people who are using it?
sudhanashu ryhal 7:11 am on October 22, 2007 Permalink |
Banning orkut doesnt solve this problem but instead of banning it, people who miss use it their accounts should be closed…… it really should not be banned because it is online community which makes meet ur friends which are or have gone away from us!!!!!!!!
D.Baskaran 9:43 am on November 1, 2007 Permalink |
banning anything will only boomarang. what is reqd. is to have a close monitoring so as to ensure that no anti-social element crop in the scrapbook and this can be done by google easily. when ther is a will there must be a way. go ahead!!!
Riju 5:41 am on November 18, 2007 Permalink |
Yahhhhhhh….Its better to bann a community like orkut at present..
Other wise there is one solution for this pblm is limit its features..
like 1.ban photos
2.dont allow to post scrap those who r not accepted friendship
3.not reveal the posted scraps to all so on
sateesh 2:58 pm on December 9, 2007 Permalink |
Hai i support it to be banned or esle i recommend google to make changes on their orkut project by providing individual security to every user .. this orkut project has lots of beneifts that one can find out anyone .. but as per human psychology is not correct one to be open always in virtual state .. great technology has been misued here .. many cases , many problems …in this project , everything is open …. theres no privacy at all .. so that any sort of problems may araise on every ones lives .. no doubt … i support it to be banned or altered by providing security to scarps and personnel informations …. Thanking u .. its my point of view …
Harshad Joshi 5:54 am on December 10, 2007 Permalink |
@Sateesh
If all that Google would do is to enable privacy for everything, then I guess that move will spoil the entire concept of digital socializing, which in any case is a crap according to me.
Idetrorce 11:23 am on December 15, 2007 Permalink |
very interesting, but I don’t agree with you
Idetrorce
Bunty 2:31 pm on December 20, 2007 Permalink |
I think it should be banned as if it has spoiled many people life…..anyone can abuse or tarnish image..and photo session should be banned…
many people misuse this facility and blackmail others by creating profiles derogatory to that person.
Harshad Joshi 5:58 pm on December 20, 2007 Permalink |
I think that Google now protects the Orkut profile by giving a privacy option. Those who wish to keep their pix open only for friends should try this facility provided.. 🙂
Ashu 12:00 pm on December 22, 2007 Permalink |
some one has posted my number on orkut id ” shruti9811664819(mahima)” and i m getting all non sense calls since today… pls help, i dont know the person in orkut id/or contents but because of my number mentioned i m being harressed. I my self do not have orkut ID infact.
Harshad Joshi 5:54 pm on December 22, 2007 Permalink |
@Ashu
Sigh… 😦
I think you should contact your local Police Station and lodge an FIR against the person, you can also request your friends to report the profile as bogus, and for the time being, stop attending unknown calls that do not have place in your contact list
ammu 3:12 pm on December 31, 2007 Permalink |
pls ban orkut as soon as possible……….. There r some ppl who really make cheap comments abt gals…………please please please ban this site orkut………
niral 2:40 am on January 15, 2008 Permalink |
orkut needs to be banned… though aftr banning orkut thrs not gonna change in the world and ppl. bcoz of same as orkut thr is a websites like hi5.com, facebook.com.. many ppl ruined their life bcoz of orkut..
it should be banned asap as under 18 kids started using orkut…
Bilal 9:30 am on February 29, 2008 Permalink |
Orkut should be banned. It’s causing deaths also. It spoils people. The police is taking a good step.
Ranjeet Kumar Chaurasia 11:14 am on April 6, 2008 Permalink |
hi
hello
nice website………orkut………….
Achilles 12:54 am on April 11, 2008 Permalink |
Orkut content needs to be moderated. Lot of objectionable material is being posted there and the site is patronized by the younger generation. Blatant exposure to such material can do more harm than good. Not only Police should take steps in this direction but even we as parents and social groups should take steps in this direction. Sooner the better it would be. Not only orkut but rediff qna is another site where lot of pornographic material is being posted. Issue should be taken up for this site as well.
Rakesh 8:11 pm on April 21, 2008 Permalink |
hi
Plz ban the Orkut . it is spoiling people
Please ban it
tejaswi 7:22 am on May 16, 2008 Permalink |
ORKUT WEBSITE MUST BAN. THAT IS RIGHT DECISION BY POLICE. BECOZ ORKUT CAUSES MANY CRIMES LIKE KIKDNAPPINGS, AND MURDERS.. AND CHILDERNS WHOM HAVE NO HOME NET THEY STOLE MONEY FOR USING ORKUT…MANY GIRLS ALSO SUFFERED BY ORKUT.. I ALWAYS FAVOUR ON BAN TO ORKUT
Dont Give a Shit 6:51 pm on June 25, 2008 Permalink |
Man wht is it with you and orkut been ban, i think it is bull shit, and ppl shld be smart enough to use it…com on goddamit!!!!! that is the only way to keep in touch with your buddies… Moreover wht is it with you Indian women (FOR HEAVEN SAKE WOULD YOU PEOPLE JUST GROW UP)
Ritesh Pathak 7:05 pm on July 14, 2008 Permalink |
Why the orkut is not banned yet?
As i am student.. I see lots of my friends are misusing the Institutional Facilities for their all BAD purposes any if they found any girl they just ask for friendship..
I prefer to BAN orkut everywhere in the world .. .. ..
Hey google people listen this carefully.. or there are several ways …
we could ban you !! …..
boby 1:00 am on September 16, 2008 Permalink |
Hai I like orkut but some ppl misuse orkut name………..baning is not a final word of peace GOOD LUCK
democrat 4:54 am on October 4, 2008 Permalink |
If Government decides to ban orkut then ban Internet also..Because there arise many social networking sites like this..Police should rethink about this issues..Don’t be too foolish.every thing humans discovered has a positive and negative thing that depends upon the user..
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Supriya 6:24 am on April 14, 2009 Permalink |
NO, it’s not the solution of this problem
bobby 3:45 am on August 15, 2009 Permalink |
please ban orkut in india please
Navdeep 8:03 pm on March 9, 2010 Permalink |
I read yours comments about orkut. and i m shocked that at this level it can be missuse.. if ppl hvnt sense of humanity then they have no right to make any relation with any one. because these are sites to join the loved ones….. bt these mammals are not able to use…. so i am also suggesting to ban….otherwise strict privacy should be there.
adhithiya 6:47 am on April 25, 2010 Permalink |
it may not be the solution for this kind of problem
sanjiv dey 8:32 am on May 13, 2010 Permalink |
sir, I dont support that orkut should be banned in India but what I feel to some extent there is a risk in using orkut due to spam, spyware & hacking. There are some bad charecter people who are using orkut can do harm or hacking with other users account & profile because this is already happened with me. I am using orkut for the last two week but to my astonishment on yesterday dated 12 May, 2010 I found my own profile & name which I created in orkut has been missing & corrupted by another name of a girl along with a faceless photo of this girl. Who can do this thing ? However I
Am not a girl but a boy. My own profile has been missing.
sanjiv dey 8:59 am on May 13, 2010 Permalink |
somebody has taken over my orkut profile by changing it with another fictious & doubtful profile and I am not able to fix it up. what should I do ? Please help me.
Harshad Joshi 10:34 am on May 13, 2010 Permalink |
call the police.