To which I'd add: The internet has been damaging the established state-run media organs... can't have that. It fosters freedom, too - totally unacceptable. You can see why some foreign governments (and now, sadly, ours too) want to choke it into submission.
A number of people here were recently discussing a revival of a dial-up BBS network. I'd say this just adds to the reasons why an alternate communications network is a serious need - and probably more urgent than we think.
Excellent point... We may just have to go back to using stamps and regular mail!
Look for more “pirate servers” to be set up and that is where the free flow of information will go.