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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'."

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  1. Great! by BoldAC · · Score: 5, Funny


    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

  2. Question by CGP314 · · Score: 5, Interesting

    What if I as the parent of a 17 year old, give them permission to look at porn? Can I have that block removed from their phone... a phone I most likely bought and paid for in the first place?


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    1. Re:Question by 3V1LDaemon · · Score: 5, Funny

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

      Can you adopt me, please?