[AusNOG] Press: ITNews Story - NetAlert could have performedthe internet filter function

[Chris Pollock]

Conroy seems to think it's relevant - when asked to comment on Kate Lundy's idea that the filter could be opted out of, he replied that he was "not into opting in to child porn".[1]

Opting out is functionally identical to circumvention as far as the end-user's content access goes, and he seems to have a problem with it.  This highlights one of the real problems of the proposal itself in that it's primary function keeps being presented differently, making it extremely difficult to argue against when you can't nail down your target.

[1] - http://delimiter.com.au/2010/07/06/gillard-ducks-filter-questions/

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: ausnog-bounces at lists.ausnog.net 
> [mailto:ausnog-bounces at lists.ausnog.net] On Behalf Of Roland Chan
> Sent: Thursday, 8 July 2010 5:15 PM
> To: Darren Moss
> Cc: ausnog at ausnog.net
> Subject: Re: [AusNOG] Press: ITNews Story - NetAlert could 
> have performedthe internet filter function
> 
> Again, the requirement in the DBCDE website is to prevent 
> inadvertant access.
> 
> http://www.dbcde.gov.au/funding_and_programs/cybersafety_plan/
> internet_service_provider_isp_filtering/isp_filtering_live_pil
> ot/isp_filtering_-_frequently_asked_questions#1.0
> 
> Circumvention is not relevant. Argue against it if you want, 
> but argue accurately. You don't do anyone any favours by not 
> understanding the proposal.
> 
> On Thu, Jul 8, 2010 at 5:07 PM, Darren Moss 
> <Darren.Moss at em3.com.au> wrote:
> > Here's another opportunity for our industry to post comment 
> and be heard.
> >
> > 
> http://www.itnews.com.au/News/219281,ict-industry-all-nostalgic-for-ne
> > 
> talert.aspx?eid=3&edate=20100708&utm_source=20100708_PM&utm_medium=new
> > sletter&utm_campaign=daily_newsletter
> >
> > Again, the key message in this article is that we don't need an 
> > internet filter as it's easy to work-around and is a waste 
> of taxpayer 
> > + industry service provider funds.
> >
> > Credit: ITNews.com.au
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> >
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