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neilmc
In relation to the response regarding PC based filters......
Could it actually mean that rather than 98% of the population being idiots as prolcaimed by the senator that maybe 90% + just can't be arsed or don't want to be filtered. The home PC products are pretty bloody simple. Certainly not beyond the abilities of 98% of parents.
Nice logic by Conroy. How does he know that 98% of parents had technical difficulties with the PC filters. Did the 98% originally download from Netalert and then send the previous govt a letter saying that it was all too hard.
What does he expect the 98% of the population to do when his filter blocks matierial that grownups need for work or study research? Or what about the large proportion of households that have no kids? What about the parents who what to selectively unblock some sites for their teenage kids?
So I guess the govt leaves them with the option of opting out to a point. I can see a situation where most people opt out over time making the scheme a really big white elephant.