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I’m quite pissed off, actually.

Because I read this. For your information, let me reproduce some pertinent parts:

6.1 Bad language, including expletives and profanity is offensive to many people. The use of crude words and derogatory terms is most likely to cause offence and especially if the language is contrary to audience expectation. Bad language includes the following:

i) Offensive Language
The use of disparaging or abusive words which is calculated to offend an individual or a group of persons is not permitted.

ii) Crude References
Words, in any language commonly used in Malaysia, which are considered obscene or profane are prohibited including crude references to sexual intercourse and sexual organs. It is, however, permissible to use such words in the context of their ordinary meaning and not when intended as crude language.

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It must be a sign of the times to have a politician set up shop in cyberspace. There’s a lot to be said about the significance of such an event though others might shrug shoulders at this new development. The most significant aspect about Mr Lim Kit Siang’s move into the “blog o sphere” (how I hate this term) is in the consequences, I think.

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