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Sejita · Apr 5, 2008, 12:59 pm

I personally believe that the internet is the last place where people can truly (for the most part) post, and discuss whatever they want, with whoever they want. A lot of opinions a lot of people express on the internet would be censored on TV, Radio, even book, for the most part. It has also led to a HUGE diffusion if information, from person to person, making the entire planet more globally aware than it was 10 years ago. To censor the internet would be to choke the very voice of humans back down into their throats for another 100 years.

Piscean · Apr 5, 2008, 11:56 pm

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Internet is growing rapidly in this modern age. But the liberal usage of Internet has led to a lot of immoral and crminal activities, Thus, here I think that Internet regulation should be implemented for the benefits of the world at large. Do you agree?

This is the reason I have to live in an overcontrolled society, nobody wants to take responsability for themselves and everyone keeps begging for more regulation and controll. Which govt. will always be happy to supply. The bad things available on the internet are the bad things available in the world so maybe it's just too much access for some people to hande. If so those people should be responsible for themselves and not use the internet. More regulation is NEVER leading humanity to a better place!!

ybernard · Apr 6, 2008, 05:21 am

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More regulation is NEVER leading humanity to a better place!!

I defintiely agree to that! No matter how much you regulate a certain something, human without their own self conscience and discipline, this issue with Internet can never be solved. Just hope for the best..

Kizzume · Apr 6, 2008, 05:39 am

I think regulating it is a terrible idea.

Children who pose as adults to get into adult websites and answer that they're over 18 on purpose (because there's pretty much no other way to get into those places) deserve to get the shock that they see.

I don't view sex as a bad thing, nor do I view nudity as a bad thing. It'd be interesting if it were solely up to parents to decide those kinds of things, but keeping that kind of info from people as they're going through puberty really does them a disservice and can create strange associations with changes in their bodies to things that don't make any logical sense. If someone is at the age where they want to look into it and the parents don't want to take care of them enough to tell them about things before and during their going through puberty, nowadays they're going to find it elsewhere. This simply means that the parents have to do a better job and teach their kids about important things earlier than they'd probably like to. This is a GOOD thing.

I agree with the other person that the internet is the last refuge for people. To me, if we take that away from people, it will be a for-sure way of getting people to start really protesting again like what was done in the late 60's, just like the for sure way to stop the war would be to re-instate the draft. People have gotten too used to being able to have their say about things to just take not being able to do that anymore just sitting down like we have been about so many issues.

Regulating the internet, in my opinion, would be a totalitarian move. It's much much worse than the horrible idea of putting taxes on emails.

Compugasm · Apr 6, 2008, 08:08 am

I was on GameSpot, and there was this game preview I clicked to watch. It was labeled "mature" so I had to enter in a MM/DD/YY date. I must've tried 30 times, and every combination of M/D/Y to see this video. For some reason I can't figure out it wouldn't accept the date. So I went to pcgamer and watched it. Just out of curiosity, I looked around to see where else I could find the video. I found it unblocked on 16 other websites. It's pretty pointless to put up those date verifications.

Jconor · Apr 14, 2008, 09:03 pm

I think that the question needs to be defined a little more. It's definitely important to regulate the internet where there are an overwhelming number of web sites that have viruses and inappropriate material in them. On the other hand, we have the 1st amendment that guarantees the freedom of speech, if we take that a little further, then it guarantees the freedom of expression of thought. In general, however, I believe that regulation is needed--BUT, the citizens of whatever country must approve of the limits and details of the regulation before the execution.

Darebirth · Apr 14, 2008, 10:28 pm

This saying may at this point be a cliche, but it is nontheless true. Change does not start at the top. It starts at the bottom and goes up to the top.

When is the last time you have seen something stop happening because it was made illegal or regulated? Never. Every law on the books is broken every day, and this activity would be even harder to enfore over the internet.

On the other hand, I would nothing more than to see the gaggle of internet hackers in the world be sent straight to jail.

So, on the drawing board, I think that regulation (at least as far as safety from hacking goes) is a good idea, but in practice, it isn't practical at all.

Compugasm · Apr 15, 2008, 01:45 am

I don't see how protecting us from hackers and spammers is ever going to happen with a few laws. Most of that crap comes out of China, Russia, and India.

Apr 5, 2008, 12:59 pm	#21 (permalink) (top)
Sejita Dazed and confused Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 25	I personally believe that the internet is the last place where people can truly (for the most part) post, and discuss whatever they want, with whoever they want. A lot of opinions a lot of people express on the internet would be censored on TV, Radio, even book, for the most part. It has also led to a HUGE diffusion if information, from person to person, making the entire planet more globally aware than it was 10 years ago. To censor the internet would be to choke the very voice of humans back down into their throats for another 100 years. "Always remember to crush the infamy" - Voltaire

Apr 6, 2008, 05:39 am	#24 (permalink) (top)
Kizzume Weirdo Location: Tacoma, WA USA Posts: 121	I think regulating it is a terrible idea. Children who pose as adults to get into adult websites and answer that they're over 18 on purpose (because there's pretty much no other way to get into those places) deserve to get the shock that they see. I don't view sex as a bad thing, nor do I view nudity as a bad thing. It'd be interesting if it were solely up to parents to decide those kinds of things, but keeping that kind of info from people as they're going through puberty really does them a disservice and can create strange associations with changes in their bodies to things that don't make any logical sense. If someone is at the age where they want to look into it and the parents don't want to take care of them enough to tell them about things before and during their going through puberty, nowadays they're going to find it elsewhere. This simply means that the parents have to do a better job and teach their kids about important things earlier than they'd probably like to. This is a GOOD thing. I agree with the other person that the internet is the last refuge for people. To me, if we take that away from people, it will be a for-sure way of getting people to start really protesting again like what was done in the late 60's, just like the for sure way to stop the war would be to re-instate the draft. People have gotten too used to being able to have their say about things to just take not being able to do that anymore just sitting down like we have been about so many issues. Regulating the internet, in my opinion, would be a totalitarian move. It's much much worse than the horrible idea of putting taxes on emails. http://www.kizzume.com http://www.kizzumeforum.com

Apr 6, 2008, 08:08 am	#25 (permalink) (top)
Compugasm Son of X51 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,639	I was on GameSpot, and there was this game preview I clicked to watch. It was labeled "mature" so I had to enter in a MM/DD/YY date. I must've tried 30 times, and every combination of M/D/Y to see this video. For some reason I can't figure out it wouldn't accept the date. So I went to pcgamer and watched it. Just out of curiosity, I looked around to see where else I could find the video. I found it unblocked on 16 other websites. It's pretty pointless to put up those date verifications. I'd like to thank Charlie Hodge, bringing me scarves and water.

Apr 14, 2008, 10:28 pm	#27 (permalink) (top)
Darebirth BEEEEEEES! Location: Philadelphia Posts: 94	This saying may at this point be a cliche, but it is nontheless true. Change does not start at the top. It starts at the bottom and goes up to the top. When is the last time you have seen something stop happening because it was made illegal or regulated? Never. Every law on the books is broken every day, and this activity would be even harder to enfore over the internet. On the other hand, I would nothing more than to see the gaggle of internet hackers in the world be sent straight to jail. So, on the drawing board, I think that regulation (at least as far as safety from hacking goes) is a good idea, but in practice, it isn't practical at all. Debate died with chivalry. - Darebirth

Apr 15, 2008, 01:45 am	#28 (permalink) (top)
Compugasm Son of X51 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,639	I don't see how protecting us from hackers and spammers is ever going to happen with a few laws. Most of that crap comes out of China, Russia, and India. I'd like to thank Charlie Hodge, bringing me scarves and water.

Apr 14, 2008, 09:03 pm	#26 (permalink) (top)
Jconor Sedimentary Rock Posts: 3	I think that the question needs to be defined a little more. It's definitely important to regulate the internet where there are an overwhelming number of web sites that have viruses and inappropriate material in them. On the other hand, we have the 1st amendment that guarantees the freedom of speech, if we take that a little further, then it guarantees the freedom of expression of thought. In general, however, I believe that regulation is needed--BUT, the citizens of whatever country must approve of the limits and details of the regulation before the execution.