The Inkwell

Firewall

#Fowc #Firewall #Democracy #Censorship

9th July 2019

Hey, Hey – It’s great today

Out over the internet, they all want to play

but people you voted in charge – want control

so some kit on the servers been given a role

over what can be posted – what’s right and what’s wrong

network users wailing a very sad song

Campaigners have to take care – what to say or write, as

Hot water awaits articles that governance bites

Of course, if the person who checks it approves

Instantly, the article will be on prime time news,

Cheered on by the people – who threw up the wall

Exception – the people affected by an article’s fall

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Inkdrop is freelance writer with a passion for exploring the intersections between nature, architecture, and artistic expression. With a background in computing, and writing – his pen name harks back to when he played around with rhymes and a fountain pen. Now joined by a selection of created photos from an acquired DSLR camera He shares insights with scribblers of all backgrounds. Outside of visiting museums and exploring the latest in exhibits , he enjoys walking through the countryside in pursuit of the next rainbow.