> In an interview with the Telegraph, Boll claimed that the film was denied a certificate by Germany’s ratings board, the FSK (Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle der Filmwirtschaft), saying that “it was a deliberate censorship decision”
That’s untrue, without certification the film is neither censored nor banned but only allowed for adults.
Additionally the Federal Department for Media Harmful to Young Persons could review the film and place it on the index of restricted media—which still wouldn't constitute censorship, as adults would still be permitted to watch it; it simply could not be openly advertised or sold.
It could also be confiscated; that is the point at which one could speak of censorship.
Due to the lack of proper age verification, Musk’s release of the film on Twitter violates German laws on the protection of minors.
I do recall at the time many wanted him to buy it. Literally when it was revealed he would lose billions of dollars if he dropped out, people that didn't like him celebrated that he would have to buy it. I'm confused now.
> Literally when it was revealed he would lose billions of dollars if he dropped out, people that didn't like him celebrated that he would have to buy it.
Elon Musk accidentally signed the final purchase agreement before realizing that the document he signed was final. People who didn't want Elon Musk to own Twitter didn't necessarily change their mind about that part, but celebrated that he would lose even more money if he tried to back out of the deal he finalized or that he would be forced by a court to follow the agreement he signed.
... oh, wow. It's a Uwe Boll film! You'd think Musk could find someone better than the guy who is generally reputed as the world's worst director to do his propaganda for him.
Boll was, of course, himself a migrant for many years. As is Musk, for that matter.
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[ 3.0 ms ] story [ 12.2 ms ] threadThat’s untrue, without certification the film is neither censored nor banned but only allowed for adults.
Additionally the Federal Department for Media Harmful to Young Persons could review the film and place it on the index of restricted media—which still wouldn't constitute censorship, as adults would still be permitted to watch it; it simply could not be openly advertised or sold.
It could also be confiscated; that is the point at which one could speak of censorship.
Due to the lack of proper age verification, Musk’s release of the film on Twitter violates German laws on the protection of minors.
Wow, if you think that's the worst thing posted on twitter, I have ten bridges to sell you.
You worked there, maybe you know more.
Elon Musk accidentally signed the final purchase agreement before realizing that the document he signed was final. People who didn't want Elon Musk to own Twitter didn't necessarily change their mind about that part, but celebrated that he would lose even more money if he tried to back out of the deal he finalized or that he would be forced by a court to follow the agreement he signed.
It just another small evidence of Musk‘s agenda
Boll was, of course, himself a migrant for many years. As is Musk, for that matter.