Australia Plans to Censor the Internet

SenatorLuddite writes "From January 20, 2008 new content laws introduced by the Federal Government will force sites to verify the age of users before accessing content intended for mature audiences (MA15+ and R18+). The laws bring internet classification into line with Film and Book classification laws and completely prohibits X18+ and RC content from the internet. ACMA (The Australian Communications and Media Authority) claims that adults will not be affected by the new laws, yet user-generated and even chatrooms are required to be assessed for classification and powers are granted to ACMA to send 'take down' notices to offending sites."

Comments

Oh, Australia!

[Fear the Clam]

Yet again, Australia shows what a bunch of prudish old ladies it can be regarding the Internet. What a waste of effort.

Face it guys, you're all descendants of criminals. We all know it and we're cool with it. Getting all harumphy and uptight now now isn't going to fool anyone.

Re:I have a better idea

[Teun]

Yes but if you control the kindernet, you could introduce concepts such as sex in a tasteful, sensible & perhaps even educational fashion. After all, they wont know any different. Yeah right, your nick is skinfitz so you must believe what you just excreted.

I hope you tried to be funny.