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China blacklists millions from booking flights as 'social credit' introduced

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Re: China blacklists millions from booking flights as 'social credit' introduced

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post #6

Why do people still live there (apart from those who cannot move)?

Others ask themselves the same about the US, or Germany, or Russia. It's easy to paint a picture that makes one wonder why anyone would ever stay there. And the answer to why is revealed when you peek behind the canvas that portrays these horrible places.

Re: China blacklists millions from booking flights as 'social credit' introduced

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post #18

Earlier quoted context omitted.

No, not necessarily. As pointed out in another comment : "Other infractions reportedly include smoking in non-smoking zones, buying too many video games and posting fake news online."

>No, not necessarily. >As pointed out in another comment : "Other infractions reportedly include smoking in non-smoking zones ... Well, last time someone lighted a cigarette on a plane ... https://nypost.com/2018/05/30/plane-makes-emergency-landing-...

> Well, last time someone lighted a cigarette on a plane ...

There are also designated non-smoking zones that are not due to immediate (as opposed to long-term) safety concerns.

Re: China blacklists millions from booking flights as 'social credit' introduced

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post #21
post #6

Why do people still live there (apart from those who cannot move)?

Others ask themselves the same about the US, or Germany, or Russia. It's easy to paint a picture that makes one wonder why anyone would ever stay there. And the answer to why is revealed when you peek behind the canvas that portrays these horrible places.

Germany? It has the best reputation of all countries in the world right now (https://www.lonelyplanet.com/news/2017/11/22/germany-best-re...).

Re: China blacklists millions from booking flights as 'social credit' introduced

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post #19

Horrific predicted tech enabled dystopia now in China. Where next? what if airlines taxis and hotels shared ratings, would the west be so different? I hate Uber Airbnb pestering me for a rating every trip and the fact that I am rated as well. I don’t know or care what my rating is, but my wife does, she was upset recently by an Airbnb landlord in Belgrade, she gave us a bad rating because we had not deep cleaned the…

I thought Airbnb charges an extra for the final cleaning?

It depends. I was asked to hoover before leaving too, recently.

Re: China blacklists millions from booking flights as 'social credit' introduced

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post #5

> People are awarded credit points for activities such as undertaking volunteer work and giving blood donations while those who violate traffic laws and charge “under-the-table” fees are punished. > Other infractions reportedly include smoking in non-smoking zones, buying too many video games and posting fake news online. This reminds me a lot of that Black Mirror episode where everyone upvotes and downvotes each oth…

I had a shock when, the day after seeing that episode, I read a news item about China's proposed social credit system.

Re: China blacklists millions from booking flights as 'social credit' introduced

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post #6

Why do people still live there (apart from those who cannot move)?

Disclaimer: I'm Greek and I've left my country. I'm visiting home all the time and yes I still love my friends and family. I love the place and the lifestyle but I don't give a crap for the country.
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