UK Considering Automatic Web Filtering For Adult Content 170
Dupple writes with news that the British government is considering restrictions for ISPs that would block by default anything considered "adult content." From the article:
"Ministers are suggesting that people should automatically be barred from accessing unsuitable adult material unless they actually choose to view it. It is one of several suggestions being put out for a consultation on how to shield children from pornography. Websites promoting suicide, anorexia and self-harm are also being targeted. The discussion paper asks for views on three broad options for the best approach to keeping children safe online, in a rapidly changing digital industry. ... The latest system, called 'active choice-plus,' is aimed at reaching a compromise. It would automatically block adult content, but would set users a question, along the lines of whether they want to change this to gain access to sites promoting pornography, violence and other adult-only themes. This is partly based on 'Nudge' theory, a U.S. concept which states that persuasion, rather than enforcement, can be an effective way of changing behavior."
Well... (Score:1, Funny)
Hey, if they're blocking things they don't like by default, can they do the same for things I don't like? How about we automatically block all religious websites?
I'm all for blocking the most offensive content (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Story of two lives (Score:4, Funny)
a Playboy magazine was found under his mattress.
Thus began his downfall...
Proof that pornography turns well-adjusted individuals into sex offenders!
Re:Government and Internet don't mix (Score:4, Funny)
It's worse than that, though.
Even after you switch off the blocking mode, the filter switches to "subtle innuendo and thinly-veiled disapproval" mode. And did they have to use Stephen Fry's voice?
Re:It is easy to sheild them from porn. (Score:3, Funny)
Dear user (Score:4, Funny)
the page you clicked shows a class III unsuitable image. If you want to view the image, please insert your chip-ID and register at the national pervert clearing house as a class III disturbed person. Under the protect the children from perverts act this information will be shared with the appropriate partners to prevent any danger to children, future spouses or working colleages of both genders (class III, thats disgusting, you should be ashamed of yourself!!).
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