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New Zealand Looks at Internet Censorship

Posted by michael on from the hobbit-porn dept.

David writes "The New Zealand Government 'Select Committee', upon reviewing censorship law, has issued a report which among other things, recommends that ISPs face compulsory licensing "in order to control their behaviour", the forcing of a code of conduct upon ISPs, and recommends the implementation of an internet filtration programme not dissimilar from that of Australia's (although it is hazy on the details of what this would mean). They're starting to become really worried about the dangers of the internet."

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  1. IN SOVIET RUSSIA by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    We first post you!

  2. But even there... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    YOU FAIL IT!

  3. Re:umm .... dammit! eep! by GhostseTroll · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    A professor at the University of Mississippi is giving a
    lecture on the supernatural. To get a feel for his
    audience, he asks: "How many people here believe in
    ghostses?" About 90 students raise their hands.

    "Well, that's a good start. Out of those of you who
    believe in ghostses, do any of you think you've ever seen
    a ghostse?" About 40 students raise their hands.

    "That's really good. Has anyone here ever talked to a
    ghostse?" 15 students raise their hands.

    "That's great. Has anyone here ever touched a ghostse?" 3
    students raise their hands.

    "That's fantastic. But let me ask you one question
    further... Have any of you ever made love to a ghostse?"
    One student way in the back raises his hand.

    The professor is astonished and says, "Son, in all the
    years I've been giving this lecture, no one has ever
    claimed to have slept with a ghostse. You've got to come
    up here and tell us about your experience."

    The redneck student replies with a nod and a grin, and
    begins to make his way up to the podium. The professor
    says, "Well, tell us what it's like to have sex with a
    ghostse."

    The student replies, "Ghostse?!? From ah-way back there ah
    thought yuh said "goatse."

    --

    --
    Mamma look!

  4. Re:Don't they like sheep over there? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I'm always on people's cases about checking for at least double checking for spelling mistakes, and here I go and spell BEASTIALITY wrong. For shame.

  5. Comment removed by account_deleted · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Comment removed based on user account deletion

  6. Re:Don't they like sheep over there? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Ugh, I'm making all kinds of mistakes here, I think I'll just stop.

  7. Damn. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic
    No more live nude hobbits...

  8. China by Citizen+of+Earth · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Maybe they could ask the "government" of China for some pointers.

  9. DAMN YOU! by mc_wilson · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I clicked on tubgirl... I will be scarred for life. Please god sensor it...

    --
    Aston Games
  10. Re:Population: 4,000,000 by cranos · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    How many of them are sheep?

  11. Re:Don't they like sheep over there? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Geez, and your apostrophe is wrong too. YOU FAIL IT!

  12. censorship by doublehelix_nz · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    before i start, i am NOT A TROLL, read all of what i say before you judge me.

    I welcome censorship. what used to be the 'underground' movement in warez etc has been dragged up by the dickheads who made napster. everyman and his dog now pirates everything.
    censorship will force everything back underground, so only those who are actualy know there shit can get it. like it should be.

  13. 12 sheep for every person by Futurepower(R) · · Score: 1, Offtopic


    12 sheep for every person in N.Z.

    But they aren't allowed to vote.