Re: Australian Internet Filtering Position

[Scott Edwards <supadupa@gmail.com>]

On Sun, Aug 1, 2010 at 7:22 PM, Ryan Halloway <ryan.halloway@gmail.com> wrote:
> List,
> With sites like this appearing everywhere: http://www.dontfilterme.com and
> http://nocleanfeed.com/
> Just trying to get a general opinion with what everyone thinks of the
> filtering situation in Australia. Whether you believe its a good thing or a
> bad thing or you don't really care. I'm writing a letter to an Australian MP
> (Member of Parliament) and I want to get some actual opinions of what other
> systems administrators think of the internet filter, even if they are not in
> Australia. Not only at a technical aspect but at an opinion aspect as well.
> I tried to email this around before, but I didn't get enough of a response.
> Either reply on list or pm me. I just want to get a general idea.
> Thanks,
>

You did ask for a general opinion. Perhaps you wanted something more
than generalities?  Do you want opinions on why this filtering is a
good thing, a bad thing, a waste of money and effort, or something
else too?

Just my random input,


Scott.