are package, allows parents to have a list of forbidden sites that can not be reached. It also always parents to program it to watch for any kind of obscene language (Miller and Mauro 85). PICS are rating and filtering technology. Parents or a third party can set up a self-censor program to their values for any document online that is PICS compatible. This always each household to censor out information found to be offending (Quittner 74). RSAC is another devise that allows self-censorship through a parental rating system or based upon age appropriateness. “We’re going to get the V-chip for the Internet (Stevens A4).” All of these devices and all of the others that are now available make personal choice possible with out government censorship. All of the proposed acts to censor the Internet had to do with objectional materials and offensive language. The danger in allowing this to happen is that not just sex and foul language is diminished, but information on topics that are sex related like STD’s or AIDS would be censored. Most medical web sites would need to be “cleaned up” for publishing material on how to put on a condom and how to protect your self while having intercourse. Stories and new paper articles about rape would no longer be able to be published over the net. The Internet would become completely “PG 13.” One of the biggest dangers to regulating cyberporn would be the increase in strip clubs and adult movie theaters. Many strippers have left the clubs because of the safety that the Internet provides. It also is a great way for them to make more money and promote their body with out getting diseases or raped (Levy 24). Internet providers are expressing an increase in concern for censorship because of a fear of becoming the “thought police.” Acts and bills being passed to further regulate the Internet and particularly cyberporn talk about fees of $100,000 for violato...
