The crackdown prompted an outpouring
Tuesday on social media within China by users
who lamented the loss of what some said
was a unique chance to talk to people from
other societies.
“One thing I started to understand and agree
with in Clubhouse is that it is normal for people
to have different opinions, ideas and positions,”
said a note on the popular Sina Weibo service
signed Rachel Lee.
“Through communication, we can try to
understand the situation of others,” the note
said. “Although I have been blocked, I still hope
that those who are capable will not give up the
opportunity to go out and observe.”
Discussions extended far beyond politics.
A woman in Beijing who works in marketing said
she welcomed “cross-regional dialogue” about
the experience of gays and lesbians. She said
she also browsed discussions including music,
games and digital currency.
Grace Ham Cookies struck a wistful note, saying
“I will definitely remember this epoch-making
Internet moment.”