[MLB-WIRELESS] Government Internet Filter - What do you think?

[Kevin]

Actually the least accurate filter slowed traffic by a slow amount
the more accurate the filter the more the traffic was slowed.

Conroy has also stated that aspects such as euthanasia discussion and
anorexia websites may be blocked under this system that's some mission
creep even before release

Tacticus

On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 11:25, emdeex <emdeex at gmail.com> wrote:
> I've got some questions about this whole filtering controversy, maybe
> someone can help.
>
> The filter appears to be to restrict access to content that is illegal
> under Australian law, and not objectionable content.
>
> The filter is to limit access to illegal content with the
> understanding that no law enforcement technique can 100% prevent
> citizens from performing illegal actions.
>
> Some filters work better than others.  The best filters slowed traffic
> by a small amount.
>
> Thanks for any comments,
> Murray
>
> On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 10:54 AM, Emil Mikulic <emikulic at dmr.ath.cx> wrote:
>> On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 12:27:33AM +1100, Tyson Clugg wrote:
>>> I wish to offer the government a chance to "save face" by presenting a
>>> set of viable alternatives
>>
>> [...]
>>
>>> Distinct issues I'd like to hear about include:
>>>  * Internet filtering for minors.
>>>  * Internet filtering for adults.
>>>  * Opt-in compared against opt-out.
>> [ more stuff about how to perform filtering ]
>>
>> I'm worried that you've made the assumption that filtering has
>> to be implemented in some way.  It doesn't.  Not filtering is a
>> perfectly viable alternative to the government's plans.  I hope
>> that point gets presented.
>>
>> --Emil
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