Senate panel backs development of super V-chip

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Why are we going to put something in

that parents won't use anyway? While the intention of this technology is good, it's
just something else that can go wrong. Also, considering what it's going into, it
seems like this could be a bit of a double-agent, so to speak, that could
theoretically allow a group to watch what we're watching, especially since a lot of
the applications of this technology are places that could easily be two-way.

I didn't like V-Chip because parents weren't going to use it. I nailed that one right
on the head, because everyone I know with a V-Chipped TV doesn't use that
capability. I don't like parental controls on computers, set-top boxes, and other
devices, because the kids are usually the ones that set up parental controls. Super
V-Chip will be the same way.

Posted by: nix_hed   Posted on: 08/03/07 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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