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Joey Fuller
08-29-2012, 09:31 AM
"The problem for Iranians came to light late last week as hundreds of players in the country posted messages to Blizzard's European Battle.net forums complaining they could no longer access the game.

Many of those posting messages said they could not connect directly to World of Warcraft but could get access when they used a proxy server outside Iran.

The outpouring of complaints led Blizzard to post a statement explaining what had happened.

The statement said US economic sanctions and trade restrictions meant it could not do business with people living in certain nations. One of which was Iran."
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-19399375

http://www.tennesseesonsofliberty.com/2012/08/americas-sanctions-against-iran-prevent.html

thanks a lot, Rand...

Joey Fuller
08-29-2012, 09:32 AM
for the record, I don't harbor any ill will towards Rand Paul. After some consideration, I consider him an ally.

Noob
08-29-2012, 09:38 AM
World of Warcraft as gone down hill a little bit. Not as fun as it was.

phill4paul
08-29-2012, 09:59 AM
They hate us for our MMO's. :p

acptulsa
08-29-2012, 10:10 AM
Well thank God. Obviously, this was done for national security purposes.

Do you really want the Iranians getting ideas from the site? Next thing you know, we'll be overrun with Iranian trained dragons! We'd be pwned!

QuickZ06
08-29-2012, 10:15 AM
They hate us for our MMO's. :p

lulz

Joey Fuller
08-29-2012, 10:17 AM
They hate us for our MMO's. :p

:)

youngbuck
08-29-2012, 01:02 PM
Uh oh, this'll really get the population behind the gov't. DO NOT take gaming away from gamers, or face the untold wrath of nerds.

robmpreston
08-29-2012, 01:19 PM
I play Heroes of Newerth with this awesome Iranian dude. Professional rugby player who hates their government and talks funny smack.