The police application of the law sparked outrage. A man was arrested for posting a link to the photos, raising concerns that internet users were being criminalized for merely viewing or sharing content. This led to public protests, including a rally on February 10, 2008, where citizens marched against what they perceived as police abuse of power and a violation of internet freedom.
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