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Subject: censoring the 'net Author: Secular Monkey [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 21:17:37 11/27/01 Tue Like books, I think that self-sensorship is much preferred to state-imposed standards. There's nothing on the 'net that I can't find out in society. It is simply reflected in a quicker, neater package in the 'net. If you don't want porn or colourful language, then install your own filter. And again, I can think of a few exceptions, such as hate literature (remember those arseholes at www.godhatesfags.com?) and kiddie porn. The governing bodies must assume that I, as an adult, am capable of deciding what I want to see on the net, without telling me what I can and can't handle. But ultimately, just like television, if you don't like what you see, turn it off. (forum's looking better, Miss P.) [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: censoring the 'net Author: Prinncesss [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 08:38:25 11/28/01 Wed Like books, I think that self-sensorship is much preferred to state-imposed standards. There's nothing on the 'net that I can't find out in society. It is simply reflected in a quicker, neater package in the 'net. If you don't want porn or colourful language, then install your own filter. And again, I can think of a few exceptions, such as hate literature (remember those arseholes at www.godhatesfags.com?) and kiddie porn. The governing bodies must assume that I, as an adult, am capable of deciding what I want to see on the net, without telling me what I can and can't handle. But ultimately, just like television, if you don't like what you see, turn it off. (forum's looking better, Miss P.) So that brings me to another form of censorship. College speech codes. In light of hate crimes and such, the idea of speech codes have been brought up on campuses. Since you're not in favor of hateful lit., do you think a speech code should be implimented for the same reasons? If you've never heard of speech codes, sorry. I haven't myself. This all is actually coming from an assignment I had to do for English. I had to pick one of the three issues that spoke to me most and write an arguement for, for or against. College speech codes, I guess would be a "list" of words that would be unacceptable on campus. I don't agree with any form of censorship. That's not to say I think it's OK to yell, "Fire!" or "Bomb!" in a crowded movie theater. I just think the task of assigning the Government to "think" for us is ridiculous. Furthermore, I don't support any idea for speech codes on college campuses to eliviate "hate." What would that do, but assign a punishment for a particular word? I don't see that as being necessary. College campuses are full of adults, and they can be responsible for themselves without having a "list" of words that they aren't allowed to utter. THAT is getting into a Orwellian type of mind frame. BTW, thanks. There's still a lot of things I don't like about it though, I don't know yet how to change the look of font to distinguish it from yours and so forth. Plus, I'm so "comfortable" over at CARM, I'm having a hard time adjusting to this one. But thanks for comin' on over! :) [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: a fine line Author: Secular Monkey [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 21:31:27 11/28/01 Wed I'm not a fan of thought police, either, but you should make the distinction between censorship on the net (a PUBLIC domain) and on a campus ( PRIVATE property). I've never heard of speech codes. First, someone would have to show me why they thinks it's neccesary. I'd want to make an informed decision. What precipitated the code? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: Re: a fine line Author: prinncesss [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 16:24:25 12/01/01 Sat I would imagine the need for speech codes came from hate crimes on campuses? After all that work on that paper, I've come to the conclusion that I don't agree with the idea. Do you think the Internet should be viewed as a form of communication or a virtual society? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> Subject: the net Author: Secular Monkey [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 23:37:25 12/05/01 Wed "Do you think the Internet should be viewed as a form of communication or a virtual society?" Yes. : ) It's a means of communication for a global society. It is not a separate society anymore, but a reflection of our global person. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: the net Author: Prinncesss [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 02:18:13 12/06/01 Thu Good to see you back. I've been waiting. It's more than a means of communication I think. What is your standpoint on Christianity? Besides being secular, do you classify yourself as anything? Atheist? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: the net Author: Secular Monkey [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 15:13:45 12/07/01 Fri "What is your standpoint on Christianity?" It's as good as any other religion. I don't see the need for any of them, myself. " Besides being secular, do you classify yourself as anything?" Agnostic, Humanist, Canadian, Dad..... [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: the net Author: prinncesss [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 09:49:10 12/14/01 Fri >"What is your standpoint on Christianity?" > >It's as good as any other religion. I don't see the >need for any of them, myself. > > >" Besides being secular, do you classify yourself as >anything?" > >Agnostic, Humanist, Canadian, Dad..... You're a dad?? How old are you?? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: I've got 2 awesome boys Author: Secular Monkey [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 15:11:11 12/14/01 Fri Aged 9 and 7. I'm in my early 30's. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: I've got 2 awesome boys Author: prinncesss [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 01:06:19 12/15/01 Sat >Aged 9 and 7. I'm in my early 30's. Wow. Isn't that funny how we get an impression of someone that is totally off. I thought you were like 18! Not that you sound immature in anyway, I just associated the name, the idea that you smoke, and your humor seems young. If that makes any sense at all. I assure you, it's not an insult. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: and you're.. Author: Secular Monkey [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 09:26:47 12/15/01 Sat in your early 20's, with long red hair in shimmering ringlets, you stand at about 5'7" and weigh in at about 120 lbs. You love to give back-rubs when you're not busy running your own computer store....please, don't correct me if I'm wrong about anything. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: and you're.. Author: Prinncesss [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 17:58:50 12/15/01 Sat >in your early 20's, with long red hair in shimmering >ringlets, you stand at about 5'7" and weigh in at >about 120 lbs. You love to give back-rubs when you're >not busy running your own computer store....please, >don't correct me if I'm wrong about anything. I'm with you on this one! Don't worry, I won't correct you! Here is a snip of my profile on AOL that describes my hobbies: "I like to have my groomers play with my long silky locks of golden ringlets." Ahhhh the Internet. I love my cyber identity. ;) [ Post a Reply to This Message ]