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Muxlim Pal hopes to reach citizens of Muslim countries such as the United Arab Emirates and Iran that seek the virtual world experience, but are unable because authorities block sites like Second Life, MySpace and Facebook (or at least parts of them). These sites -- or parts of them (like the dating apps on Facebook) -- are blocked because they do not adhere to Muslim codes of conduct.
A notable Muslim code-breaker occurred in May 2008 when a Gary Kasparov political rally was interrupted by a flying penis on Second Life. Muslim authorities didn't like that stunt. There won't be any flying penises on Muxlim Pal, but the community will be open to both Muslim and non-Muslim alike, creating an environment for these "civilizations" to clash without any collateral damage.
Muxlim Pal's motto is "enhancing the Muslim Lifestyle," and with nearly one-fifth of the world's population being Muslim, corporate marketeers and advertisers will be eager to enter this virtual world in order to promote and sell their brands, just as they do on Facebook and MySpace. Okay, so maybe it'll be a nice place for Muslim and non-Muslim folks to stay in touch and socialize, but we hope the site will also provide US Foreign Policy movers and shakers an opportunity to experience and understand the Muslim life before engaging in any unilateral invasions. [From: Muxlim via The Machinist]
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Subscribe to commentsfR00rOct 29th 2008 1:36PM
I am a muslim and from Saudi Arabia. I think that it's a stupid idea to make such websites. Facebook, Myspace and Netlog work just fine and are used by millions ..
And no they're not blocked ;P
KismailOct 30th 2008 10:22AM
I'm a Muslim woman who will not be using the site if I'm forced to veil myself. I prefer a site where I have the freedom to choose what I show to the world and the responsibility is in my own hands. If I want to veil for others in my pictures, then I will or I can use an avatar. I don't need yet another group focused on trying to control what the world sees of me. I am an adult, have the capacity to understand and study Islam and make my own decisions regarding MY body and MY self. If people are supposed to be judged for more than their bodies as these places claim, then QUIT focusing on them so much!!
Women are intelligent creatures capable of fending for and making decisions for themselves! Islam gives the individual the responsibility. Other people need to learn how to control themselves instead of trying to control everyone else.
BTW, these countries that try to block sites like Facebook, Myspace and others fail miserably because they assume their countries are full of ignorant people instead of the technically savvy people. This is about power, not morality...puhlease.