Australia's porn-blocking plan unveiled

TalkBack 3 of 8:

Next »

« Previous

• Thread View
• Flat View

If we had adopted the proposal

that all porn sites used a .xxx extension back then this would not be problem. I could easily filter the schools and institutions I support. It is not hard to imagine that a system to enforce the input of ID codes like proof of age could be implemented to allow freedom of choice to consenting adults with appropriate non record privacy provisions. Then astronomically fine and asset strip those not complying. Like drugs offeders. Pornography is an addiction too, and targeting the addicts is cynical and stupid. This could fund such an effort. The current proposal will be used to hurt small ISPs whilst large ones pick up the scraps...does anyone know an ISP 'owned' by the Government? Cynical mongrels ...

Posted by: leigh@...   Posted on: 08/15/07 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

Alert moderator to an offensive message

Subscribe to this discussion via Email or RSS

SponsoredWhite Papers, Webcasts, and Downloads

• Five Steps to Determine When to Virtualize YourServers VMware Server virtualization isn't just for big companies. Entry-level ... Download Now
• The True Costs of Virtual Server Solutions VMware In an economic environment that is repeatedly heralding the message "do ... Download Now
• Three Steps You Need to Know to Stop Data Loss Varonis Sensitive data exposed to misuse or loss... it is the stuff of nightmares ... Download Now