Internet CensorshipWhat can be found on the net?The Ethical IssuesWhat is done about it now?How well does it work?Sites that have been blockedWhat about “Freedom of Speech”?What is different about the net?What can be done about it?ConclusionInternet CensorshipFlora WanComputer Science 99Winter 2000What can be found on the net?www.newdream.net/bored/messages/7699.htmlwww.dmoz.org/Computers/Hacking/Cracking/www.asiadragons.com/indonesia/forum/messages/9486.htmlOther examples: Pornography, illegal software, etc.The Ethical IssuesColumbine Shooting incidentHeaven’s Gate UFO cultChildren and pornographyEncouraging hate and violenceColumbine ShootingHeaven’s Gate CultWhat is done about it now?Administrators block web sites–University of Pittsburgh (www.antionline.com)Internet filtering software –Cyber Patrol, Net Nanny, SurfWatchHow well does it work?The Internet Filter Assessment Project–Committee of Librarians–Objectionable web sites found 78% of the time even when filter is used to its full capacity–Valid information blocked 35% of the timeSites that have been blockedEating Disorders Awareness and Prevention, Inc. Breast Cancer Legislation page Emergency Contraceptive PillsStop Prisoner Rape SuperBowl XXXMars Exploration The Starr Report HotmailWhat about “Freedom of Speech”?The First Amendment–Congress shall make no law . . . prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press . . .Opportunity for freedom of speech in other politically repressed countriesWhat is different about the net?Unlike traditional media, the internet has no regulation on who can broadcast materialInformation goes beyond the borders–www.karlin.mff.cuni.cz/~mkec6264/suicide.htmWhat can be done about it?Cut down on illegal activities–Child pornography–Pirated SoftwareIndividuals should be more aware of Information that can be foundEducate childrenConclusionInternet content should not be censored:–1. Censoring blocks valuable information–2. Free Speech –3. Infeasible to regulate the World Wide
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