Pull the plug -- libraries aren't common carriers

[S. M. S.]

In this discussion most of the emphasis has been placed on the common,
over-the-counter web-filtering software.

What would be your feelings if instead of a top-down approach (taking ALL of
the Internet and filtering out), librarians could build from the bottom up
and only give children access to librarian pre-selected sites?  This would
include eliminating access to the major search-mechanisms.

>
>It was a kindness to call it modest.  One further thought on this comes to
>mind.  I think it is highly likely that politicians will pull the plug on at
>least some of the libraries' net connections.  Libraries would be wise to
>pre-empt such a move, thus removing the politicians' source of power.  If
>politicians force the disconnection, getting it reconnected will be much
>harder than if it is a temporary move by the librarians.

>
>Nick

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