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

[emdeex]

Conroy can't just decide to block something, it has to be passed into
law by parliament, to ban something, am I right?

We ban various things from being imported or available in Australia
already.  How are they banned, I'm assuming by government legislation.

On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 11:44 AM, Kevin <kevin at fuber.org> wrote:
> 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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