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It’s time to take action NOW!

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Senator Stephen Conroy has posted a new blog post called “Minister Conroy on: Promoting a civil and confident society online“. Sounds like crap, Senator.

Sen. Conroy’s blog post is nothing more than Government spin doctors working the media. What concerns me most is this section:

We are happy to have an open debate about these technical issues. However, the Government does not view this debate as an argument about freedom of speech.

Do Australians really support mandatory Internet filtering?

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Some sections of the media are reporting that a majority of Australians support mandatory Internet filtering. This is misleading, quoting a biased survey from a biased source.

ABC radio ran a story yesterday on AM reporting on the planned rallies against mandatory Internet filtering (link is to the transcript). In this story they spoke to Professor Charles Hamilton, Vice Chancellor at Charles Sturt University and former Executive Director of The Australia Institute. Here is part of the transcript:

FCC proposes opt-out filter on free wireless broadband service

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +1000

The US Federal Communication Commision (FCC) recently cancelled a meeting which could have resulted in free wireless broadband being made available, reports CNET. Strangely enough, the home of the PATRIOT Act was considering an opt-out pornography and ‘material deemed not fit for children’ filter for this free service.

Some more thoughts on today’s rally.

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +1000

(Reposted from another online forum)

I’ve been stewing on this for a bit but I think it needs to be said.

In my opinion, a major error with today’s rallies (and it seems not just the Brisbane one) is the connection to other political parties/agendas. I’m glad that there are many groups interested in this as an issue, but as soon as you bring the Socialist Alliance, The Greens, or the Raelians you’ve lost Joe Public.

Australian Internet Censorship Protests - December 13

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +1000

If you are into protesting of the peaceful kind, why not consider attending your local internet censorship protest. I will be at the Brisbane event. You could come and say hi, but that would be kinda creepy. Plus who would you say I to? I could be anyone.

Internet Censorship - not tested on animals, or humans

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +1000

More news has come to light on the Great Australian Wall trails which are due to begin. The trials are going to be huge apparently, featuring hundreds and hundreds of non-humans. Yes, no people.

What did you expect? ISPs to deal with complaining customers and have Senator Conroy on stage with egg on his face? Sorry, not a chance.