'Awful' Internet Rules Released

maximus1 writes "NetChoice, a trade group that identifies and fights threats aimed at online communities and e-commerce, released iAWFUL, a list of America's 10 worst legislative and regulatory proposals targeted at the Internet. At the top of the list is a Maine law that would require e-commerce sites to get parental approval before collecting minors' personal information. According to the NetChoice site, 'lawmakers approved the measure despite the fact that Web sites have no means to confirm such consent, and would be effectively forced to stop providing valuable services like college information, test prep services, and class rings.' Coming in second on the iAWFUL list is a city ordinance that would hit Internet users with an extra tax on hotel rooms. Scheduled to take effect in September, the new tax is aimed at consumers who use the Internet to bargain hunt for expensive NYC hotel rooms."

Comments

You know what's awful?

[bmo]

That goddamn site design.

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, Over?

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BMO

Re:You know what's awful?

[sys.stdout.write]

If Web 2.0 means popup balloon hyperlinks then Web 2.0 can get F'd in the A.

iIt's iStupid iTo iPut i iInfront iOf iEverything

[Em Emalb]

iWow, iThat's iHard iTo iDo.

But, yeah, nice work.

Re:Petty and vaguely sordid.

[BabyDuckHat]

This isn't from a trade group. It's from a group of ordinary consumers just like you. These informed consumers know that no personally identifiable data is being stored and in the event that it is stored it is only shared with trusted 3rd parties and affiliates. These consumers also appreciate the opportunity to accept valuable offers from reputable online companies. These consumers understand that the personalized marketing communications they receive can make their online experience richer and more engaging. This comment is subject to change at any time without notice.

Re:Class rings?

[FlyingSquidStudios]

Maybe the girls YOU dated in high school. If one of the girls I dated in high school discovered I had bothered to even get a class ring, she probably would have kicked me in the balls just before breaking up with me and finished it up with kicking me in the balls again.

Re:Awful?

[Tolkien]

Hey, I saw this cool article on Slashdot today.