Web host suspends site planned for anti-Koran film

[Mugu]

Reuters

MSTERDAM, March 23 (Reuters) - A U.S.-based web service, which Islam critic and Dutch right-wing lawmaker Geert Wilders planned to use to show his film critical of the Koran, said on Saturday that it had inactivated the site due to complaints.

"This site has been suspended while Network Solutions is investigating whether the site's content is in violation of the Network Solutions Acceptable Use Policy," the company said on the site www.fitnathemovie.com.

Wilders, who has given few details about his 15-minute film, has said he plans to release 'Fitna' on the Internet before the end of the month after Dutch broadcasters declined to show it. Fitna is a Koranic term sometimes translated as "strife".

Wilders still plans to show his film despite the setback, Dutch agency ANP reported. "If need be, I will personally distribute DVDs in the Dam," ANP quoted him as saying. The Dam is the central square in Amsterdam, popular with both the Dutch and tourists.

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[ayeshahaqqiqa]

1. Wilder sounds like he is a hate monger

who is interested only in stirring up hatred and divisiveness. I'm sure his film will not convince any Muslim that the Qur'an is wrong, and I'm sure that it won't convince any non-Muslim to change their feelings about the book. Sadly, he will play into the hands of fundamentalists on both sides, who will use it to whip up hatred amongst their followers. Don't see that this is really helping matters.

[MaryCeleste]

2. What matters is censorship through a hecklers veto

muslims needs to grow up and accept free speech is part of a modern society. Anyone should be free to state their opinion on islam and Mohamed (MPPHBHLM) without death threats. All the other religions of the world have managed to survive critique and at time ridicule. That muslims demand a free pass for islam is shameful.

[MaryCeleste]

3. Be interesting to see what NSI justification is and if they lock the domain as well