[AusNOG] Internet Filter Delayed Until 2011

[Matthew Moyle-Croft]

I don't think it matters.

This is exactly the point people are making about the risk of the filter.  

I see that Conroy is trying to "fix" the problem of what content is filtered or not by changing it to "suit community standards" (ie. to suit his lobbying mates not).

MMC


On 09/07/2010, at 3:28 PM, Narelle wrote:

> On Fri, Jul 9, 2010 at 3:44 PM, Matthew Moyle-Croft
> <mmc at internode.com.au> wrote:
>> On 09/07/2010, at 3:05 PM, Narelle wrote:
>>> The list is very probably the same list used in the UK for its opt-in
>>> system of ISP level filtering.
>> 
>> The one that blocked Wikipedia? http://apcmag.com/internet_filter_stuffup_cuts_off_wikipedia.htm
>> 
>> Awesome.  Let's just wait.
> 
> Touche'. Ouch.
> 
> It describes material not unlike the controversial shots our pollies
> were incensed over a year or so ago.
> 
> I note it is a 2008 article. What is the current status of that block?
> Surely the proof of the pudding is whether the block was removed
> promptly it was deemed inappropriate?
> 
> Also, if it is an opt in system, so surely that has some merit?
> 
> There are many people that are utterly convinced they cannot do a darn
> thing to maintain their computer, yet they swear by the benefits of
> the many online services they use. Surely there is room within our
> market for such an opt in system?
>