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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Hi Tyson,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Although I still think that it is important to keep up the
pressure, it looks like this one is increasingly likely to go the way of the
last attempt to do something similar about 10 years ago.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>You will probably be aware that Telstra has already declared
that they will not be participating in the trial, and optus have said they will
only run a cut down version.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>iinet have apparently publicly stated that they will run the
trial, but only so they can gather evidence to prove that it is
unworkable. I suspect they will not have a hard time to collect that kind
of detail ;-)<br>
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Cheers!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Mike.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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melbwireless-bounces@wireless.org.au
[mailto:melbwireless-bounces@wireless.org.au] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Tyson Clugg<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, 10 December 2008 12:28 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Melbourne Wireless<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [MLB-WIRELESS] Government Internet Filter - What do you think?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Dear Melbourne Wireless,<br>
<br>
I'm sure that you've heard about the government plan to filter all internet
traffic, primarily in order to help prevent access to illegal and unwanted
websites by minors. I am aware that you are probably opposed to the
current proposal, and you may even be attending the rally this Saturday at the
State Library from 12pm until 5pm. As your president elect, it is my duty
to be the voice of the group as a whole - which is why I have accepted an offer
by rally coordinators to be "up the front" talking to the crowds (and
media) at the rally this Saturday. It is such an important issue for
Melbourne Wireless that it would be remiss of me not to accept such an offer.<br>
<br>
Instead of "preaching to the converted" this Saturday, I will be
focusing my efforts at persuading the general public to support our views
through comments directed at gaining media attention and subsequent coverage on
the evening news. Furthermore, I shall not be "attacking" the
government, and will not tolerate any members doing so during this
debate. I wish to offer the government a chance to "save face"
by presenting a set of viable alternatives, instead of engaging in a political
slanging match. The viable alternatives need to be supplied by people
like you.<br>
<br>
I need to hear from you regarding this important issue - your thoughts and
ideas as to what I should be saying on behalf of Melbourne Wireless regarding
the various related sub-issues surrounding this whole debate. More than
just "I am opposed to the current plan", but why you are opposed and
what alternatives can be offered in contrast to the current government proposal.
I need to hear your thoughts on this matter ASAP!<br>
<br>
Distinct issues I'd like to hear about include:<br>
* Internet filtering for minors.<br>
* Internet filtering for adults.<br>
* Opt-in compared against opt-out.<br>
* Self regulation by Internet Service Providers.<br>
* Censorship of other mediums (eg: TV, magazines).<br>
* Unwanted versus illegal content.<br>
* Transparency of filter management.<br>
* Feasibility of various filtering mechanisms.<br>
* Effectiveness of various filtering mechanisms.<br>
* Efficiency of various filtering mechanisms.<br>
* Economic effects of filtering.<br>
* Consumer demand for filtering solutions.<br>
* Government duty of care to protect minors.<br>
<br>
As you can see, there are many issues surrounding this debate, I'm sure you can
think of many more as well. Please reply immediately with your
thoughts, comments and ideas so they may be expressed to the world as official
Melbourne Wireless policy this Saturday.<br>
<br>
Sincerely yours,<br>
Tyson Clugg.<br>
President, Melbourne Wireless. <o:p></o:p></p>
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