Just encountered this news -
"DuckDuckGo blocked in Indonesia over ..., gambling search results." which has dropped a bomb on me. I have never been in this country and always thought it is loyal to gambling. But it seems to be not. How does the matter lie at present? I wonder this because of my plans to visit Indonesia for a couple of weeks and when visiting countries for the first time I commonly show myself round the local casinos.
Indonesia has been known as a Muslim country that never supported gambling activities and pornographic videos on her citizens.
I think what could make a person or people to go online be searching for something like this could be due to the hardship in the country. I think the government can really help byg creating jobs for the non employed and free loans for business that need expansion.
I don't see anything wrong with gambling but I think the government has gone too far from her obligations in providing the basic amenities that are essential for citizens to fighting against gamblers that are always interested in making some bets to earn profits.
I do not believe gambling is meant for only those who are struggling financially. Gambling is a lifestyle and anyone can gamble. Although many might be gambling for financial gains, alot too who are financially stable would be gambling as a form of entertainment and recreational activity. Creating jobs and providing credit facilities to the people is no guarantee that a real gambler would stop gambling. They've experienced gambling lifestyle before, they can only stop gambling if they decide to. The government is really wasting their efforts preventing people from gambling.