NEW : Saudi authorities have detained and intimidated hundreds of online political activists and online commentators , blocked and filtered sensitive political , religious or pornographic content from entering the Saudi Internet , and even recruited supporters online to campaign against calls for protests , the report said . Tension over social media platforms reflects divisions in Saudi society , he says . Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has announced plans as a ` ` way to put more pressure on the citizens '' Social media platforms allow people in Saudi Arabia to make their voices heard , he says . Twitter users say rumored plans by Saudi authorities to restrict access wo n't work .
NEW : Tension over social media platforms reflects divisions in Saudi society , he says . Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has announced plans as a ` ` way to put more pressure on the citizens '' Social media platforms allow people in Saudi Arabia to make their voices heard , he says . Twitter users say rumored plans by Saudi authorities to restrict access wo n't work .