topic Re: Is an internet filter the same as free speech? in Community Spirit

Is an internet filter the same as free speech?

donnashuggy — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 08:39:33 GMT

Doesn't sound like it to me, what do others think about this backflip?

Re: Is an internet filter the same as free speech?

*crikey*mate* — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 08:41:49 GMT

freedom of any kind is an illusion

Re: Is an internet filter the same as free speech?

donnashuggy — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 08:43:35 GMT

why did they hide this one do you think crikey?

Re: Is an internet filter the same as free speech?

monman12 — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 09:24:18 GMT

DY: "Is an internet filter the same as free speech. "

No, so what is the real question?

"why did they hide this one do you think crikey"

Hide, when it is online as a pdf file ?

A populist suggestion that is technically difficult to fully achieve, has the option to turn off (pun intended), and might make some prudish adults feel better (!!)

Re: Is an internet filter the same as free speech?

donnashuggy — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 09:30:13 GMT

Re: Is an internet filter the same as free speech?

*elizabeths-mum* — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 09:33:08 GMT

If only you could set the filters to filter anything to do with politics.

This article amused me.

http://www.cracked.com/article_16746_9-innocent-google-searches-that-get-porn-first-page.html

Re: Is an internet filter the same as free speech?

donnashuggy — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 09:34:51 GMT

I hope it blocks images of Tony Abbott in speedos

Re: Is an internet filter the same as free speech?

poddster — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 09:39:30 GMT

I can write you a "program' to do that Donna, however it will take some input from you as well

Re: Is an internet filter the same as free speech?

not_an_eloi — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 10:08:46 GMT

back-trackin' already http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-09-05/no-internet-filter-says-turnbull/4939156

Re: Is an internet filter the same as free speech?

donnashuggy — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 10:13:48 GMT

Blind sheep in my electorate are voting for him anyway eloi

Re: Is an internet filter the same as free speech?

donnashuggy — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 10:18:47 GMT

Do you have a copy of the poorly worded pdf John? lol

Re: Is an internet filter the same as free speech?

monman12 — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 10:28:07 GMT

POD, DY is a history buff, so I suggest using Fortran or Fortran II and compile it for Windows.

PS.

It appears the whole filter idea was published by mistake, so we can all be turned on (again) without any interference!.

Re: Is an internet filter the same as free speech?

donnashuggy — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 10:31:52 GMT

Here you go John, worthy of a read - good summary and carry on ignorng my questions (162 to date)

http://grogsgamut.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/election-2013-day-32-or-is-that-all.html

Re: Is an internet filter the same as free speech?

crosbystills — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 11:08:49 GMT

Here's the policy document (PDF). It's a long read (great if you need to get to sleep early tonight), but going by the key points outlined on page one, it's clearly an internet filter, despite later denials. And it's opt-out rather than opt-in.

Malcolm Turnbull said today that "The policy which was issued today was poorly worded and incorrectly indicated that the Coalition supported an "opt out" system of internet filtering for both mobile and fixed line services. "

However this supposedly "poorly worded" document is long and detailed, not something hastily scrawled on a beer mat and it would surely have been proof-read, checked and approved.

http://lpaweb-static.s3.amazonaws.com/Coalition%202013%20Election%20Policy%20%E2%80%93%20Enhance%20Online%20Safety%20-%20final.pdf

Re: Is an internet filter the same as free speech?

donnashuggy — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 11:11:44 GMT

Ta crosby!

I have already voted, will read it in the morning

Nite everyone 🙂

Re: Is an internet filter the same as free speech?

monman12 — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 11:34:46 GMT

Your questions DY, generally are rhetorical, nonsensical: " Is an internet filter the same as free speech?", or just because it appears that you are not research orientated. However, genuine questions are treated/answered accordingly, so provide them or the posts containing them, ( I do not believe your 162 unanswered questions for a moment).

Your good summary from Jericho? you mean from:

"Jericho is frequently critical of Australia's conservative Coalition parties, and has been described as "partisan" which is why you might consider he article "good"

I like this part that he wrote: "Not a bad effort from the wannabe Government." perhaps his "partisan" views overlooked that the term should be: Not a bad effort from the gonnabe Government.

Re: Is an internet filter the same as free speech?

freakiness — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 11:45:46 GMT

Turnbull taken by surprise explains how the filter will work only to claim a few hours later that it isn't really the policy after all.

Master of spin.

Re: Is an internet filter the same as free speech?

freddie*rooster — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 11:48:50 GMT

Master of spin and king of back flips.

Re: Is an internet filter the same as free speech?

silverfaun — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 12:05:07 GMT

So Turnbull is now ,no good? I remember numerous posters wishing he was the leader & if he was they might vote for him.

Re: Is an internet filter the same as free speech?

silverfaun — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 12:21:53 GMT

You deserve a kudo for just not responding