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UK Mobile Providers Introduce WAP Censorship

Posted by simoniker on from the rude-ringtones dept.

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'."

2 of 205 comments (clear)

  1. Taco, by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Stop raping Timothy up the ass, get back to work you lazy Mexican.

  2. Re:Censorship... exactly. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    What the hell? Who are you to decide what people under 16 are allowed to do, you fucking killjoy.

    Shit, you need to back off and listen to some soundy vibes, dude. Relax a bit and let 'the kids' have some freedom!