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  • Essay / Internet Censorship of Child Pornography - 973

    “Those who can give up essential freedom to gain a little temporary security deserve neither freedom nor security. » -Benjamin Franklin. Technically speaking, Internet censorship is difficult to achieve. The supporters of this measure seem to have overlooked the fact that the establishment of a surveillance system requires the establishment of clear and unalterable rules. But often such a task can turn out to be almost impractical because it is quite problematic to precisely define what information is supposed to be blocked. In the context of hate speech, for example, it is important to recognize the existence of a line between criticism, whether constructive or not, and pure animosity. How can we be sure that the server will accurately identify these boundaries? Likewise, the issue of child pornography is not as obvious as it seems; Is sexually implied content considered pornography? Should nudity be completely banned on the Internet? If this were the case, we would find ourselves in a situation where famous works of art should apparently be banned (give examples). Censorship measures therefore require complex and nuanced judgments, which is why their effectiveness cannot be total. As a result, Internet surveillance would likely lead to abuse of control and restriction of certain content, even if it is perfectly legal. Additionally, proponents of censorship can be contradictory in their philosophy. It is worth mentioning that as an opponent of censorship, I certainly do not encourage the violence and aggression that can be found online; Large digital companies, in particular, are a demonstration ground for crimes, provided they allow everyone to publicly express their thoughts while hiding behind their computer. I...... middle of paper ...... these are things that should never happen in a child's life. While some claim that censorship completely solves these problems, this is not the case. It is the responsibility of parents to ensure that their children are not exposed to these types of websites. Additionally, it is possible for them to use browsers that remove content that is offensive and inappropriate for young users. This is why surveillance of cyberspace should begin and end at the domestic level. Extensive censorship will not directly help stop these acts; it will not help find the criminals. In fact, it's even harder for them to get caught. Indeed, often the data contained in the content such as the IP address is crucial to establishing the identity of the infringer. Blocking content removes the ability to use this information. Censorship therefore makes the problem less visible but in no way less real..