This Wired article by the co-founder of People for Internet Responsibility, Lauren Weinstein, argues against the merits of internet filters in favor of education and personal responsibility.
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Daily Archives: December 29, 2002
"Counting on the Internet"
A new Pew Internet and American Life report released today indicates that the Internet has “become a mainstream information tool.” The 60% of Americans who have access to the Web rely on it as a primary information resource. They use it routinely to locate data from local, state and federal government agencies, to answer health… Continue Reading
DVD Copying and Fair Use
JD’s Blog mentioned a new site, Protect Fair Use, that is championing the right to make backup copies of DVDs. The site provides background on the copyright law as it applies to digital media, links to related pending legislation as well as to the DMCA, and press about how consumers have been impacted when attempting… Continue Reading
