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The Debate on Online Censorship: To Filter or Not to Filter?

Explore the complexities of online censorship in Australia, the US, and globally. Dive into the debates regarding filtering software, freedom of speech, access to information, and conflicts with censorship laws.

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The Debate on Online Censorship: To Filter or Not to Filter?

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  1. Online Censorship By: Andrew Hartman

  2. Background • 2003 Supreme court • Deeply Divided • Ruling • Australia • Enforced laws in 2009 • “It is important that all Australians, particularly young children, are protected from this material” ~Communications Minister Stephen Conroy • Middle East & North Africa • Censors most offensive things • Gambling • Criminal • Pornography • Political Views • U.S. censorship laws • 18 States have censorship

  3. For Censorship Filtering software should be implemented at federally funded establishments to prevent access to sites that maybe inappropriate in public

  4. For Censorship • Accessibility of inappropriate material (children) • Other forms of media are censored for the public • Libraries choose not to carry inappropriate material • Incidents • Laguna Beach • Virginia • http://www.safelibraries.org/dangerous_access_incidents.htm

  5. Against Censorhip Filtering software shouldn’t be implemented

  6. Against Censorhsip What is “Inappropriate” and “Appropriate” Conflicts with freedom of speech Conflicts with access to information

  7. Mediation • Permission based access to blocked material • Consenting Adults • Viewed away from other patrons

  8. Work "Library Incidents Involving Internet Crimes against Children." Kardasz.org. Web. 03 Apr. 2012. <http://www.kardasz.org/libraries_incidents_nationwide.html>. Anonymous. “Green Light for Internet Filter Plans.” ABS Premium News(Sydney, Australia). 15 Dec 2009: n.p. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 12 Mar 2012. Answers.com. Answers. Web. 31 Mar. 2012. http://www.answers.com/topic/split- decision. Baron, Jeff. “The Struggle for Internet Freedom.” America.gov Press Release.29 Jan 2010:n.p. SIRS Government Reporter. Web. 12 Mar 2012. "Children and the Internet." State Internet Filtering Laws. Web. 29 Mar. 2012. http://www.ncsl.org/issues-research/telecom/state-internet-filtering- laws.aspx. Istook, Ernest. “Libraries Need Not Expose Kids to Porn.” Heritage Foundation. 27 Feb 2012:n.p. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 12 Mar 2012. “Porn at the Library.”Los Angeles Times. 03 Jan 2012: A.14. SIRS Issues Researcher . Web. 12 Mar 2012.

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