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The filter will only block one type of Internet protocol,
HTTP. It is common knowledge in the IT industry that 99% of illegal
media is obtained via file sharing networks such as P2P (peer to
peer), Bittorrent and FTP. Guaranteed within 5 minutes of searching
Google, Internet users will be armed with instructions on how to get
around the filter.
I am a network engineer, so deal with firewalls/blocklists etc every day. Its a nightmare due to the false positives.
Besides, taxpayers already funded a FREE filter available for EVERYONE to download.
People need to learn how to parent effectively. You wouldn't let your child play on a busy road without supervision, so why let them on the internet?
Topic: Minister Tanner's welcome
