Why is internet censorship bad?, page 1
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Topic started on 3-1-2012 @ 04:04 PM by Yeah-Alright
I think that without proper laws and regulations people don't think of the consequences of what they do and then they act inappropriately. They are also getting access to all the websites for free and they are wasting their life on these websites. Biggest example is facebook and twitter, people ignore their important activities in life just to do 'small talk' or other unimportant things on facebook. Where is this world heading, seriously?
So much of time each day is spent on absolutely useless activities and yet people call themselves busy and don't have time to do important things.
Internet is full of misguiding articles about health, psychology, etc which is causing many mental problems in people. Also, easily available adult / uncensored content is encouraging pornography and is changing the societal culture drastically. It is having an impact on the real lives of people which is not visible instantly but can be seen in due course of time. Also, the fact that people prefer to sit in front of the idiot box more than doing some physical work is changing the lifestyle which can contribute to increasing obesity.
I think, if there is curb on the internet (even if it is by law) in overall it would be good only. How many people just use the internet for important things like academic work or personal contacts....most of the time spent on the internet is actually a waste. How many people actually sit for one hour and accomplish something?

One would say this is an age of instant gratification and all and information should be at the fingertips but just as slow food is healthier than fast food, this 'instant' information is decreasing one's cognitive skills and concentration span too.... Example, if you don't remember the meaning of a word, you would either instantly search on google and find it or you would think and try to remember the meaning which is in a way better in the long run.


reply posted on 3-1-2012 @ 04:08 PM by TheMindWar
reply to post by Yeah-Alright



Are you a control freak? What gives you the right as an individual to tell people what they can and cant do? If you dont like the internet then sell your computer.

You obviously dont like freedom, if you really want to be a slave then maybe you should go visit some royal somewhere and offer your life to them. (or would they not have you because your not worthy?)

What a ridiculas thread IMO.


reply posted on 3-1-2012 @ 04:09 PM by tothetenthpower

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post by Yeah-Alright



So your alternative is to stay the way we have been for the last 100 years?

No societal influences? No change in the way that we think, do things, operate?

Do you know the ammount of technology, artistry, music, etc at infinitum that you would be literally killing if you restricted the internet? It's the last actual "free" thing that you have to express yourself.

It's the only place where the truth has a chance of coming out these days as it is open and free, and not controlled by anybody overall.

What you are suggesting, is that we let "our masters" decide what is OK for you to view on the internet, what is OK for you to learn about.

As for pornography, well, it's not the governments right, or your right, or anybody's to prevent anybody from doing anything so long as they aren't infringing upon their rights. And by rights I mean, haven't hurt you physically, haven't cost you significant ammounts of loss, or haven't lied to you blatantly for personal gain.

What you are suggesting is a continued limitation of your rights.

Aren't you enslaved enough?

~Keeper

As an ATS Staff Member, I will not moderate in threads such as this where I have participated as a member.




reply posted on 3-1-2012 @ 06:24 PM by JoshNorton
Originally posted by TheMindWar
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post by Yeah-Alright



Are you a control freak? What gives you the right as an individual to tell people what they can and cant do? If you dont like the internet then sell your computer.

You obviously dont like freedom, if you really want to be a slave then maybe you should go visit some royal somewhere and offer your life to them. (or would they not have you because your not worthy?)

What a ridiculas thread IMO.
This coming from a guy who made a thread basically saying that individuals don't have the right to privacy or free assembly... (the anti-secret society thread you started a couple of days back...) Pot, meet kettle.


reply posted on 3-1-2012 @ 10:44 PM by type0civ
reply to post by Yeah-Alright



Because it's none of your damn business what I do online, that's why.


reply posted on 5-1-2012 @ 09:49 PM by ProfEmeritus

I think that without proper laws and regulations people don't think of the consequences of what they do and then they act inappropriately.
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post by Yeah-Alright


Yes, that is what free will and freedom of speech are all about, namely people make choices that may be detrimental to them or others. Please explain how the internet is different from any other source that they may use to make those choices.
Furthermore, we have this "thing" called the First Amendment to the Constitution:

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

caselaw.lp.findlaw.com...

The internet is today's leading media providing both freedom of speech, as well as freedom of the press.
Enough said.

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