Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Internet Watch Foundation content quadroupled



The BBC cover the increase in websites containing images of child abuse. We had a discussion some weeks ago, amusingly it was allegedly reported to TBL. We were asked what if we were redesigning the internet we would do differently. A bunch of kids said "Standard enforcement" some discussed protection from "telco control". My contribution was the proper mechanisms to prevent inappropriate content. I wasn't talking about online gambling, I didn't know if I applied my idea to all porn (However you could easily). One of the prime restrictions, yes I said it restrictions, would be on abusive content involving minors. Whether this is through a .xxx domain thus hemming in that material making it easier to monitor, I'm not entirely sure. I have been a long time propronant of a .xxx top level domain. The idea that it will encourage explicit content is a farcical head in the sand approach... it is already there.

I refer you here to Dr. Cox of Scrubs fame.

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