Sorry if this has been discussed elsewhere, but what the hell is up with that? Since when is the UK so prude? This concept is so naive, I am almost at a loss for words.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2011/oct/11/pornography-internet-service-providers
[UK] Want to watch porn? Tell your provider!
The idea is fine, but stopping the internet is impossible, they will never be able to block access to all porn sites.
@Arker101 said:
@Village_Guy said:
The idea is fine, but stopping the internet is impossible, they will never be able to block access to all porn sites.
What if they block Giantbomb? You know what happens if you google
Naked Cartoon Pussy.
Damn you Naked Cartoon Pussy!
Damn you all!
Suggestive slogans? Like "just do it" or "I'm lovin' it"?
Guys, it's an opt in service, not an opt out. You need to tell your ISP you don't want porn. The Guardian mixed this up.
@Jimi said:
This is going to lead to awkward conversations with parents everywhere.
And also some wives considering some of the people I work with. XD
Seriously though I really don't know what to think, I mean, it probably wont work and it hardly seems like an actual problem that needs to be solved. I also noticed my ISP isn't participating and surely it's a pointless exercise unless all the major ISPs do it?
[EDIT] If it's an opt in service then it makes more sense. That said, I can still see it causing problems and blocking things it maybe shouldn't.
@zudthespud: They've since changed the original article to reflect this.
The problem isn't just that they'll block porn, but anything else they deem pornographic, regardless of whether or not its actually porn.
@zudthespud said:
Guys, it's an opt in service, not an opt out. You need to tell your ISP you don't want porn. The Guardian mixed this up.
Ah I was a little doubtful when I saw guardian, this makes more sense and is actually a fine idea.
I was about to have a rant about how grotesque I find porn but then I read:
"@zudthespud said:
Guys, it's an opt in service, not an opt out. You need to tell your ISP you don't want porn. The Guardian mixed this up.
Ah I was a little doubtful when I saw guardian, this makes more sense and is actually a fine idea."
I don't see anything wrong with ISPs blocking porn sites etc.
@Shirogane said:
@XII_Sniper said:
Man the next generation up is gonna be a bunch of coddled dorks. Though we're pretty close to that today.
You mean, there won't be a next generation?
Yeah they won't know how to bone and they'll be lost forever, seeking the ancient secrets of reproduction.
Looks like we have conflicting articles now. I am going to guess BBC is right, since I usually trust them more.Guys, it's an opt in service, not an opt out. You need to tell your ISP you don't want porn. The Guardian mixed this up.
I completely support this since it's opt-in. If I had to call my isp to see porn on the other hand there's a problem
Kids will find a way round it though, they always do
I will happily call virgin media and tell them an explicit list of stuff that i'm into. In fact i'll send david cameron an email with that detail.
Remarkably stupid idea really. They should just implement the XXX root domain for sex, it's the best idea and it's easy for parents to prevent that material getting to their kids.
Wait, people actually have a problem with ISPs offering a porn filter if the customers ask for it? For fucks sake, read the goddamn BBC article guys. Several people have already pointed out that the OP was wrong. It's no different than if you told your cable provider you don't want the naked people channels.
@benjaebe said:
Wait, people actually have a problem with ISPs offering a porn filter if the customers ask for it? For fucks sake, read the goddamn BBC article guys. Several people have already pointed out that the OP was wrong. It's no different than if you told your cable provider you don't want the naked people channels.
fuck you i like yelling about things
This is retarded just in principle. The government has no business determining what content is not safe for children.
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