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

[emdeex]

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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