Code? Most successful method of regulation but..

• Code? Most successful method of regulation but..

  • Software filtering tools (eg Net Nanny, Cyber-Sitter) are currently mainly user-chosen and imperfect
  • “upstream” filtering by ISPs?
    What is effect on society if ISPs filter content before it reaches us?
  • Role of ISPs /system administrator/employer/(parent?) – judicial or commercial/administrative control? Loss of publicity, transparency, accountability?
  • Do we prefer an ethic of protection for children and other vulnerable groups – or a pluralistic society where many voices /ideas can be heard?

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