Bergot-Streisand Effect: The EPO Tried to Spike These Publications (and Succeeded for 4 Years Until This Was Ruled Unlawful)
- Guest Editorial Team
- 2020-08-18 18:51:28 UTC
- Modified: 2020-08-18 18:51:28 UTC
Yes, Barbara, censorship can backfire at times
Summary: Finally it's possible to disseminate this information without unwarranted bollocking; October 2016: Open Letter [PDF]
| Injustice Presentation [PDF]
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