The digital animation "Manner" explores the intersection of censorship systems, web errors, and the Chinese phrase "非礼勿视，非礼勿听，非礼勿言，非礼勿动" (which translates to "Do not look upon immodesty; do not listen to immodesty; do not speak of immodesty; do not act with immodesty"). The piece seeks to raise awareness of the ways in which censorship and moral policing can be used to control and suppress online expression.

At the core of the animation is the 404 web error message, which is often used to indicate that a web page cannot be found. Here, the 404 message becomes a tool of censorship, as it is used to block content deemed inappropriate or offensive by those in power.

Throughout "Manner," the phrase "非礼勿视，非礼勿听，非礼勿言，非礼勿动" appears as text onscreen and in voiceover. Its inclusion highlights the importance of moral propriety in Chinese culture, and the potential for such values to be used as a means of control.

The animation's title, "Manner," refers to the way in which social norms and etiquette can be used to suppress dissent and maintain the status quo. The piece invites viewers to consider the ways in which cultural expectations and societal pressures can limit our freedom of expression, and to reflect on the power dynamics that underlie these systems of control.

Through its evocative imagery and use of sound, "Manner" challenges viewers to think critically about the role of censorship and moral policing in shaping our experiences of the world. It invites us to imagine a future in which all voices are heard and valued, and to work towards building a more open and inclusive society.