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| Thread ID: 91762 | 2008-07-18 00:18:00 | Censorship | johcar (6283) | PC World Chat |
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| 689946 | 2008-07-18 00:18:00 | Email from TelstraClear this morning.... Hello This message is to inform you of a change in policy regarding access to some web sites via TelstraClear internet. We have decided to filter access to all known child sex abuse sites. This decision is based on the abhorrent nature of the content of these sites and our desire to create a safe online environment for our customers and their families. There are approximately 7000 known child sex abuse sites in the world. Many of them change their online address every couple of days. As a result, the list of sites is refreshed daily. TelstraClear will not be keeping records of any users who attempt to access these sites. This is not an intelligence gathering or covert measure. It is a simple filtering process to make the internet safer for all. Someone trying to access one of these listed sites will be redirected to a default page notifying them that access to that address is not allowed. This action will not impact the speed or performance of your broadband. We trust you will support our move to create a safe online environment. We appreciate and value your continued support and custom. Kind regards The team at TelstraClear I have no problem at all with this type of site being blocked, but is this the thin end of the wedge???? What's next? Other ISP sites? |
johcar (6283) | ||
| 689947 | 2008-07-18 00:42:00 | I say go TC! But it isn't easy, I mean, at the moment, its OK, but in the not-too-distant future...? | ubergeek85 (131) | ||
| 689948 | 2008-07-18 00:47:00 | There is no grey area with child pornography or child sexual abuse. It is not sometimes alright, beneficial some of the time. It is always wrong, the victim is always a child. Thin edge of the wedge or not, if Telstra can do something about it - and they have - then I, at least, am unable to come up with a counter argument that does not entirely lose sight of the point. |
Deane F (8204) | ||
| 689949 | 2008-07-18 00:54:00 | It is not sometimes alright, beneficial some of the time. It is always wrong, the victim is always a child. Couldn't agree more. Good job T/C. |
allblack (6574) | ||
| 689950 | 2008-07-18 01:40:00 | good on them. i'd like to see all the other isps follow suite. | smokey (13809) | ||
| 689951 | 2008-07-18 02:02:00 | Will be interesting to see how many TC clients will suddenly change providers!!!??? | lakewoodlady (103) | ||
| 689952 | 2008-07-18 02:20:00 | I just wish all the other ISP's follow soon | gary67 (56) | ||
| 689953 | 2008-07-18 02:27:00 | Definitely a great idea. Let's just hope they are sensible with it, it could be taken too far. | wratterus (105) | ||
| 689954 | 2008-07-18 03:10:00 | Will be interesting to see how many TC clients will suddenly change providers!!!??? Then perhaps they should make a note of them. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 689955 | 2008-07-18 03:34:00 | Then perhaps they should make a note of them. Good idea. |
wratterus (105) | ||
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