Access to Ekşi Sözlük has been blocked recently. While the decision was made by the BTK, Ekşi Sözlük officials stated that they were trying to get information about the incident.
Ekşi Sözlük, one of Turkey’s most established internet companies, that the agenda in our country is discussed even before Twitter It is known as the only platform.
However, sometimes Ekşi Sözlük may be blocked due to some issues discussed on the platform. Just like tonight.
Access ban from BTK
While some users stated that they did not log in to Ekşi Sözlük on the evening of February 21, BTK’s website stated that the platform blocked as of today is stated. In the statement “ekisozluk.com, dated 21/02/2023 and With the decision of Information Technologies and Communication Authority numbered 490.05.01.2023.-100029 access is denied.” statements are included.
The first explanation came from Ekşi Sözlük
In the statement made on the Twitter account of the dictionary, “Hello, we have seen that there is a decision on the access ban, but we do not know the details, we are trying to get information from the authorities. We will share information as we get it.” were included.
“No content removal requests”
Cüneyt Özdemir said that he met with Başak Purut, the site manager, and said, “I asked Başak Purut what happened to Ekşi Sözlük. I got the answer, ‘We haven’t been able to reach anyone from BTK for hours. BTK made its own decision, but we were not given the content of the decision, any content removal request/notification. not sent either.’ It’s so weird…” he said.