Comments on: Is the British Government planning a new department of Digital Cleaners? http://podnosh.com/blog/2008/06/14/governmentcontroloftheinternet/ Social media, active citizens, government, neighbourhoods and more. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:26:58 +0000 http://podnosh.com/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Podnosh Blog » Archive » The new UK Council for Child Internet Safety. http://podnosh.com/blog/2008/06/14/governmentcontroloftheinternet/comment-page-1/#comment-691 Podnosh Blog » Archive » The new UK Council for Child Internet Safety. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:21:37 +0000 http://podnosh.com/blog/2008/06/14/governmentcontroloftheinternet/#comment-691 [...] “That this why we need industry, regulators and parents to work together to protect children against the risks. Setting up UKCISS was a key recommendation in my report and I’m delighted that the Government along with industry, education, law enforcement, and the children’s charities have acted so promptly to make this a reality. “The Council will be a powerful union of some of our key players giving support to parents and guidance to children as they come more and more accustomed to the virtual world – it will also give families, teachers and most importantly children and young people the ability to input experiences and concerns. The UK is a world leader on internet safety for children and I look forward to others adopting this partnership approach.” I’m worried this organisation will be risk averse, burdened with the pr fear of any internet abuse being laid at it’s door. Already the government has been looking for ways to police the internet. [...] [...] “That this why we need industry, regulators and parents to work together to protect children against the risks. Setting up UKCISS was a key recommendation in my report and I’m delighted that the Government along with industry, education, law enforcement, and the children’s charities have acted so promptly to make this a reality. “The Council will be a powerful union of some of our key players giving support to parents and guidance to children as they come more and more accustomed to the virtual world – it will also give families, teachers and most importantly children and young people the ability to input experiences and concerns. The UK is a world leader on internet safety for children and I look forward to others adopting this partnership approach.” I’m worried this organisation will be risk averse, burdened with the pr fear of any internet abuse being laid at it’s door. Already the government has been looking for ways to police the internet. [...]

]]> By: Nick Booth http://podnosh.com/blog/2008/06/14/governmentcontroloftheinternet/comment-page-1/#comment-690 Nick Booth Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:27:08 +0000 http://podnosh.com/blog/2008/06/14/governmentcontroloftheinternet/#comment-690 Paul please tell me more about the Aussie experience. Paul please tell me more about the Aussie experience.

]]> By: Internet ratings » Why Dont You Blog? http://podnosh.com/blog/2008/06/14/governmentcontroloftheinternet/comment-page-1/#comment-688 Internet ratings » Why Dont You Blog? Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:47:04 +0000 http://podnosh.com/blog/2008/06/14/governmentcontroloftheinternet/#comment-688 [...] Another hat tip to podnosh blog for another “educational” scoop, yet again proving the Charity Commission to be out of touch with the reality of learning. [KENYON's FARM Free range eggs] (Podnosh seems unselfishly willing to read the most turgid official publications or the FT, so the rest of us don’t have to. And to put the crucial bots of the content online, entertainingly) [Muller Fruit corner blackberry and raspberry yoghurt] The UK Culture Secretary, Andy Burnham, is more familiar with the internet than the Charity Commission are. However, in many ways, that’s a pity, because he sees the web as yet another opportunity to control the manifestations of “culture.” He thinks the internet is out of control so web sites should be subject to controls similar to those applying to broadcast media. [tomatoes] He told the Financial Times that there is a need to stop product placement on the internet and to put sex/violence ratings on content in You-tube videos. [Lurpak butter] As if these aren’t either ludicrous (suggestion 1) or heinous (suggestion 2) enough, he used the “governance” word…. [mushrooms] ….And he showed his sense of humour is at a culturally-dangerous low level, when he reported a child’s joke and completely missed the comedy. [okra][onion] You do have to stop and think when you read a quote from a nine-year old boy in Tanya’s report about whether we are sufficiently controlling this online world in which our children are roaming. It’s funny but it does make a very important point. He said: “I’m worried I’ll get lost on the internet and find I’ve suddenly got a job in the army or something.” [...] [...] Another hat tip to podnosh blog for another “educational” scoop, yet again proving the Charity Commission to be out of touch with the reality of learning. [KENYON's FARM Free range eggs] (Podnosh seems unselfishly willing to read the most turgid official publications or the FT, so the rest of us don’t have to. And to put the crucial bots of the content online, entertainingly) [Muller Fruit corner blackberry and raspberry yoghurt] The UK Culture Secretary, Andy Burnham, is more familiar with the internet than the Charity Commission are. However, in many ways, that’s a pity, because he sees the web as yet another opportunity to control the manifestations of “culture.” He thinks the internet is out of control so web sites should be subject to controls similar to those applying to broadcast media. [tomatoes] He told the Financial Times that there is a need to stop product placement on the internet and to put sex/violence ratings on content in You-tube videos. [Lurpak butter] As if these aren’t either ludicrous (suggestion 1) or heinous (suggestion 2) enough, he used the “governance” word…. [mushrooms] ….And he showed his sense of humour is at a culturally-dangerous low level, when he reported a child’s joke and completely missed the comedy. [okra][onion] You do have to stop and think when you read a quote from a nine-year old boy in Tanya’s report about whether we are sufficiently controlling this online world in which our children are roaming. It’s funny but it does make a very important point. He said: “I’m worried I’ll get lost on the internet and find I’ve suddenly got a job in the army or something.” [...]

]]> By: paul canning http://podnosh.com/blog/2008/06/14/governmentcontroloftheinternet/comment-page-1/#comment-687 paul canning Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:37:31 +0000 http://podnosh.com/blog/2008/06/14/governmentcontroloftheinternet/#comment-687 The Daily Mail is editing the government! Just refer Burnham et all to the Aussie experience. Not pretty ... The Daily Mail is editing the government! Just refer Burnham et all to the Aussie experience. Not pretty …

]]> By: Katie http://podnosh.com/blog/2008/06/14/governmentcontroloftheinternet/comment-page-1/#comment-689 Katie Sat, 14 Jun 2008 16:37:29 +0000 http://podnosh.com/blog/2008/06/14/governmentcontroloftheinternet/#comment-689 Well, I am unnerved and not a little intrigued to see how this pans out ... And it makes me wonder why they're drawing the line at online video? Perhaps they could also check podcasts, which are surely akin to commercial radio? And blogs - they're just like print ads, aren't they? Oh, and what about micro blogging? "Now, no more tweets mentioning what brand of ketchup you're having with your dinner, folks!" Those Civil Surfers (nice!) are going to be one very big and very busy department, aren't they. Well, I am unnerved and not a little intrigued to see how this pans out …

And it makes me wonder why they’re drawing the line at online video? Perhaps they could also check podcasts, which are surely akin to commercial radio? And blogs – they’re just like print ads, aren’t they?

Oh, and what about micro blogging? “Now, no more tweets mentioning what brand of ketchup you’re having with your dinner, folks!”

Those Civil Surfers (nice!) are going to be one very big and very busy department, aren’t they.

]]> By: Justin Kerr-Stevens http://podnosh.com/blog/2008/06/14/governmentcontroloftheinternet/comment-page-1/#comment-686 Justin Kerr-Stevens Sat, 14 Jun 2008 16:09:04 +0000 http://podnosh.com/blog/2008/06/14/governmentcontroloftheinternet/#comment-686 Presumably this 'idea' would also extend to in-game advertising... can't quite see this working. ;) Presumably this ‘idea’ would also extend to in-game advertising… can’t quite see this working. ;)

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