UK Mobile Providers Introduce WAP Censorship

godsmoke writes "UK mobile providers have formed an alliance to block 'inappropriate content' from cell phone users under the age of 18. 'It covers images, video, gambling, games, chatrooms and net access but not premium rate voice and SMS services', says a BBC News article. The Code authorizing the changes is called the 'Code of Practice', and: 'Content with an 18 certificate will only be available when the network operators verify the age of the user'."

Comments

Great!

[BoldAC]

I see no reason why when somebody purchases the phone, the account can't have a birthdate associated with it... if I wish.

Then my daughter's phone only allows age-appropriate material.

I like it. If I could set it to keep all the older guys from calling her, I would pay triple what I pay now.

Ac

Re:Question

[3V1LDaemon]

What if I as the parent of a 17 year old, give them permission to look at porn?

Can you adopt me, please?

Last place for free speach: Slashdot!

[Eric_Cartman_South_P]

The true test of the right to the freedom of speech is when you allow speech you don't like or disagree with. Well, thank *** that Slashdot still lets us say whatever the **** we want, whenever the **** we want to. It will be a cold day in **** before this place censors us.

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Thanks again for keeping it real, Slashdot!

block the important things first !

[pytheron]

All say 'aye' those who would gladly welcome providers blocking annoying ring tones and overly loud 'SMS received' beeps ! Never mind innapropriate content, these social nuisances are enough to make you kiiiilllll !