The Clean feed topic is really interesting!
Although everyone would agree that they don't want children exposed to age-inappropriate material it is too hard to put a filter on the Internet. Many problems have been raised about the use of the Clean Feed system that will have a 2 tier system that involves a controlled blacklist of certain sites and an aggressive filter that removes all inappropriate material. One of the problems with introducing the system is that the government isn't sure if the problem is bad enough to spend so much money and time on a project like this one. Apart from the cost of the scheme the government is worried about the scheme being ineffective and bad for the connection and speed of the Internet. If the filters become active there will be a big problem with the speed and performance of the Internet which will cause major problems for nearly everyone.
As I use the Internet daily, sometimes all day, a decrease in Internet speed will be very time consuming, not to mention irritating and frustrating. A high-speed Internet connection is nearly vital in our everyday lives as we rely on the computer for almost everything eg. checking bus times, movie times, assessment! information, contacting friends and family, banking etc. Anything that even risks a slower Internet speed should not be accepted!
Rather then effecting every one's Internet connection maybe the government should bring in some kind of law about how parents and teachers etc. should be watching children while they are using the Internet. Parents should take responsibility and teach their children about how to use the Internet correctly. They should watch to ensure their child is safe and if their child stumbles across something inappropriate they should be there to explain it to them. Maybe if computers had their own blocker to block certain sites it would be better. But overall, parents need to watch their children!
Some other important points have also been brought up as well. What about the content on television which is more accessible then the Internet, as your computer can be locked. Have they decided to block any inappropriate television shows or any of the advertisements about receiving messages on your phone, I'm sure we all know the ones. When you stay up late to watch a movie and every add is about 'sexy Russian babes' or 'college girls.' This is very inappropriate and they are played when you could be watching a totally appropriate show or film.
If anyone has anything to say about this topic go to http://nocleanfeed.com/.. It has all kinds of links so that you can voice your opinion about the 'Clean Feed' eg. Blog and Twitter.
Although everyone would agree that they don't want children exposed to age-inappropriate material it is too hard to put a filter on the Internet. Many problems have been raised about the use of the Clean Feed system that will have a 2 tier system that involves a controlled blacklist of certain sites and an aggressive filter that removes all inappropriate material. One of the problems with introducing the system is that the government isn't sure if the problem is bad enough to spend so much money and time on a project like this one. Apart from the cost of the scheme the government is worried about the scheme being ineffective and bad for the connection and speed of the Internet. If the filters become active there will be a big problem with the speed and performance of the Internet which will cause major problems for nearly everyone.
As I use the Internet daily, sometimes all day, a decrease in Internet speed will be very time consuming, not to mention irritating and frustrating. A high-speed Internet connection is nearly vital in our everyday lives as we rely on the computer for almost everything eg. checking bus times, movie times, assessment! information, contacting friends and family, banking etc. Anything that even risks a slower Internet speed should not be accepted!
Rather then effecting every one's Internet connection maybe the government should bring in some kind of law about how parents and teachers etc. should be watching children while they are using the Internet. Parents should take responsibility and teach their children about how to use the Internet correctly. They should watch to ensure their child is safe and if their child stumbles across something inappropriate they should be there to explain it to them. Maybe if computers had their own blocker to block certain sites it would be better. But overall, parents need to watch their children!
Some other important points have also been brought up as well. What about the content on television which is more accessible then the Internet, as your computer can be locked. Have they decided to block any inappropriate television shows or any of the advertisements about receiving messages on your phone, I'm sure we all know the ones. When you stay up late to watch a movie and every add is about 'sexy Russian babes' or 'college girls.' This is very inappropriate and they are played when you could be watching a totally appropriate show or film.
If anyone has anything to say about this topic go to http://nocleanfeed.com/.. It has all kinds of links so that you can voice your opinion about the 'Clean Feed' eg. Blog and Twitter.
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