Censorware Blocking People's Names

GeorgeH writes "Internet Freedom has an interesting article on a new type of censorware. They discuss a Los Angeles lawyer who was forbidden from registering for BlackPlanet.com. The reason? Because her name is Sherril Babcock, and the software doesn't allow any profanity. The article raises some valid points on why closed censorware is a Bad Thing(tm), and how it is slowly creeping into everyone's life. Remember this article next time someone says "Well if you don't like censorware, don't use it."" Companies are now so sensitized to criticism that they don't care if their actions are overkill.

This is a repeat

[funkman]

This is an exact repeat of: this article. [slashdot.org]

*sigh*

[j_d]

if only I could moderate stories.
-1 redundant

hmmmmm...

[King of the World]

So, what are you guys doing?

Just chilling? Yeah, me too.

Re:This is a repeat

[GeorgeH]

whoops. Before posting I searched for older stuff about this and didn't find that article. Guess michael didn't either.

*sigh*
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Joe crap, anyone?

[BlackLight]

I think he would be having second thoughts now.