INTERNET FILTERING / CENSORSHIP
To filter or not to filter, that is the question? There is a lot of discussion around this particular issue. When we talk about internet filtering, it can be said that one of the main areas of concern is probably trying to protect the children from unsavory material. Yes, in this aspect filtering is definitely required but it also requires parents to be vigilant when their children go online.
Over blocking again can lead to certain sites of relevance being blocked. It is like a win / lose situation, where filtering is required but it must not be overdone.
At the library with the free internet access for the public which is provided via the Smart Cape Facility, filters are built into the system. Patrons still however occasionally get around these filters; staff still need to be very much vigilant. The question that can be asked then is how effective are these filters if people are able to get around them?
In going onto You Tube to see what is available on the subject; it was amazing to see the amount of clips on how internet filtering works, which one works best and yes, there are also clips showing how to get around these filters. Therefore it can be said again that it is basically a win / lose situation; there are filters but there are also the workarounds.
There is a very interesting article that deals with the subject on the following website:
http://tech2.in.com/features/general/internet-censorship-a-growing-concern/666872
The article looks at the approach of various countries around the world towards internet censorship.
There is another article on the below website which looks at how internet censorship works:
Thank you for sharing Gilbert. I'd like to check out the first link you shared here.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the first link! It was really interesting to read about how the various countries address the issue of internet filtering.
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