All I EVER suggested is simply a discussion that perhaps the endless amount of vile (I am not talking about naked pictures of people) crap on the net might not be the best thing. I have NEVER suggested that the goverment control this. A discussion that's all.
If you find the most horendous stuff online a non-issue then I suppose we do not have much to talk about. This material is wrong. It hurts, if no one else, the people (mostly women) who are being abused because no one will defend and help them.
The constitution cuts both ways. We each have rights, and when they conflict, the courts determine the end. I am comfortable in the knowledge that reasonable people sit on the courts and not some lock-step, knee-jerk reactionary like yourself (mod me into oblivion over that, I don't care). Time and time again, the courts have ruled in favor of substantial freedom, even in the face of a repressive goverment like we are currently living through.
In the final analysis, free speech will be preserved to the furthest extent possible, while at the same time putting reasonable limits on it.
You must read my parent. I never suggested goverment censor. I suggested, hence the subject, that it does not have to be all or nothing. I don't fear grey areas as you do. Pre-internet, a minor could not go into an adult bookstore and by certain materials and that was okay. Now, minors can get on the net and access anything, and doesn't seem to bother you.
BTW, I am a great parent and love my daughter, most of your rant falls on deaf ears.
This rant is the typical blame the parent, not the offender bs. As a parent I try to teach my duaghter right from wrong, but no parent can be everywhere and all times. It still amazes me how little people care for each other in this world. Meaning, that I am expected to allow an endless array of material to accessed EVERYWHERE, yet if I pose a question about this access, I am quickly beaten on.
As a high school teacher, it does concern me that so many young people are constantly exposed to so much adult material. While I am not in favor of the goverment getting involved. Does anyone pause and think about the amazing ease with which, say a 12 year old can access this stuff?
Why? The near absolute conformity promulgated here is shocking. People should be allowed, even encouraged to find new ways to do things, even if it upsets the apple cart.
Let's see, I start out by claiming you wrong, followed by a period.
Wrong. Designers ask thier client what their product of service is then determine what the client's market segment is. Niche companies do not want to market to the entire web community.
On a more important note, creativity should not be stifled because some user love CLI.
If it is information that every should have (i.e. warnings and such) then the presentation style should be simple and easily rendered. Otherwise, the sky is the limit on creativity. If you don't like the results don't view the page.
I read an article about one of the coolest things I have seen in computing in a while and then I read the posts. Who honestly gives CRAP about "mating" the computer to the child? Sell the thing and get some food, keep it and learn something, either way you get through the day. Really, you friggin nerds need to get your head out of your rectums.
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All I EVER suggested is simply a discussion that perhaps the endless amount of vile (I am not talking about naked pictures of people) crap on the net might not be the best thing. I have NEVER suggested that the goverment control this. A discussion that's all. If you find the most horendous stuff online a non-issue then I suppose we do not have much to talk about. This material is wrong. It hurts, if no one else, the people (mostly women) who are being abused because no one will defend and help them. The constitution cuts both ways. We each have rights, and when they conflict, the courts determine the end. I am comfortable in the knowledge that reasonable people sit on the courts and not some lock-step, knee-jerk reactionary like yourself (mod me into oblivion over that, I don't care). Time and time again, the courts have ruled in favor of substantial freedom, even in the face of a repressive goverment like we are currently living through. In the final analysis, free speech will be preserved to the furthest extent possible, while at the same time putting reasonable limits on it.
You must read my parent. I never suggested goverment censor. I suggested, hence the subject, that it does not have to be all or nothing. I don't fear grey areas as you do. Pre-internet, a minor could not go into an adult bookstore and by certain materials and that was okay. Now, minors can get on the net and access anything, and doesn't seem to bother you.
BTW, I am a great parent and love my daughter, most of your rant falls on deaf ears.
Now here comes the typical /. responses I expected.
This rant is the typical blame the parent, not the offender bs. As a parent I try to teach my duaghter right from wrong, but no parent can be everywhere and all times. It still amazes me how little people care for each other in this world. Meaning, that I am expected to allow an endless array of material to accessed EVERYWHERE, yet if I pose a question about this access, I am quickly beaten on.
As a high school teacher, it does concern me that so many young people are constantly exposed to so much adult material. While I am not in favor of the goverment getting involved. Does anyone pause and think about the amazing ease with which, say a 12 year old can access this stuff?
Why? The near absolute conformity promulgated here is shocking. People should be allowed, even encouraged to find new ways to do things, even if it upsets the apple cart.
Let's see, I start out by claiming you wrong, followed by a period. Wrong. Designers ask thier client what their product of service is then determine what the client's market segment is. Niche companies do not want to market to the entire web community. On a more important note, creativity should not be stifled because some user love CLI.
If it is information that every should have (i.e. warnings and such) then the presentation style should be simple and easily rendered. Otherwise, the sky is the limit on creativity. If you don't like the results don't view the page.
I read an article about one of the coolest things I have seen in computing in a while and then I read the posts. Who honestly gives CRAP about "mating" the computer to the child? Sell the thing and get some food, keep it and learn something, either way you get through the day. Really, you friggin nerds need to get your head out of your rectums.