Real examples of “code”
ISPs filters may or may not block content such as breast cancer and safe sex advice, women against violence groups, evolutionists, gay porn, child porn
Internet Explorer 5.0 contains content filtering controls known as PICS/Rsaci. Allows content to be rated for language, nudity, sex, violence. “Values” include:
- Nudity: “Provocative” frontal nudity; Frontal nudity; Partial nudity; Revealing attire
- Sex: Passionate kissing; Clothed sexual touching; Non explicit sexual touching; explicit sexual activities
But no values for sexism, homophobia, racism, jingoism? (Or quality, authenticity, authority?)
3. Internet servers can be “open relays” – useful for illicitly storing/distributing digital porn – or “closed relays.” A technical decision.