[plug] Internet Oppression (again)

[DarkeMane Industries]

On Sun, Aug 15, 1999 at 02:01:21PM -0700, John Menzies wrote:
> I bet the majority of Australians would support the Howard decision on 
> censorship.  I for one believe that porno on the web is a blight on the 

if the extent of the censorshit was explained to them, i doubt they would
support it.

> industry.  Sure it reflects demand and it is profitable but I bet that the 
> public execution of Christians and lion feeding would also be popular if 
> the population was suitably educated.

So - the lions need to feed also. Bringing religions practices from 2000
years ago into a modern debate about censorship is not really relevant.

> 
> Participation in the industry is exploitative of the participants in 
> product - do not tell me that a drug adict high on speed  screwing his or 
> brains out is doing so with full consent.  As for child porno which is 

In 99% of cases they chose to be drug users. 

> obviously widespread on the net - no more need be said - but it is a 
> byproduct of the lack of regualtion and highly exploitative.

Child porn widespread on the 'Net? I challenge you to find a child porn
website (a real one, not the ones using legal [18yearold] models dressed
up like little girls and using the 'fame' of child porn to get hits)(This
practice is morally wrong but thats another story)

Whats the next to be regulated? Debate about differing religions to what
is considered mainstream? (oh well, the only religion allowed with be
the Hindu faith [many more Hindus then Xtians]).

Censorship at this level is a direct attack on the freedom of choice and
freedom of thought that should be a basic human right.


> 
> I oppose porno from a philosophical persective as it sees the person and 
> their unique gifts as more more than a commodity to buy and

I sell my ability to write code and solve problems. Selling tits and a bit
of norty images is no different and maybe a little more honest about the
fact.

> 
> Anyone want a coffee and some vigorous discussion during the week?

Tempting.


Peter 'darkewolf' Crystal
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