UK Mobile ISP Blocks VPN, Citing Access To Porn

New submitter santosh.k83 writes with this snippet: "TorrentFreak has learned that VPN provider iPredator is already blocked under the 'adult filter' of some, if not all, mobile providers. TorrentFreak has seen communication between the mobile provider GiffGaff and iPredator which makes it clear that the VPN's website is blocked because it allows kids to bypass the age restrictions. Based on the above it is safe to say that censorship is a slippery slope, especially without any oversight. VPNs are used for numerous purposes and bypassing age restrictions is certainly not the most popular one. If this holds up then proxy services and even Google's cache may soon be banned under the same guise."

Comments

Glory to Aristozka!

[Anonymous Coward]

You report all suspicious packets, yes?

Re:Do it!

[iamhigh]

The whole internet should be an opt-in.

Good idea. It would be awesome if we implemented a system where you had to actually call up specified companies and request that they hook your house up to the internet. Maybe we could even set it up to have a monthly charge!

Re:Do it!

[Macgrrl]

( . Y . )

At least aspire to something with a decent cup size.

Re:You can switch it off.

[SpaceLifeForm]

I'm trying to come up with an appropriate island.

Oh! Got it! Antartica will work wonders.

And they can debate global warming too!

Re:You can switch it off.

[gman003]

Nah, there's no reason to give them an entire continent, especially since there's a slim chance they could actually survive there. I'm thinking Ilha da Queimada Grande, colloquially known as "Snake Island".

Why is it called Snake Island? Well, there's a lot of snakes there. Just one species - the Golden Lancehead, which is extremely venomous. But legend holds that there are so many of them, they cover the island to a density of one snake per five square meters. Oh, and they can live in the trees. The island is so dangerous the Brazilian government (not particularly famous for caring about the safety of its people) has prohibited people from even visiting.

With all those snakes, I'm sure the politicians will fit right in.

Re:You can switch it off.

[worf_mo]

With all those snakes, I'm sure the politicians will fit right in.

Yeah, but what have the snakes done to deserve this? Think of the snakes!

Re:You can switch it off.

[Xest]

May I ask who your MP is?

I like to keep an eye on the most retarded of politicians in case, you know, they get promoted.

Re:You can switch it off.

[marcello_dl]

> Lego. Fucking Lego for god damn sake.
"Fucking Lego" seems adult material to me.