1 Internet – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Module 4 Section 3

2 The Bad and the Ugly Existence of lots of “bad” stuff! Bomb making information –Is it there? –Is it valid? –Who sees it? –WHO really uses it?

3 Pornography Does exist on Internet But nothing not found other places Most contained in “Pay-for-use” areas –Requiring proof of age

4 Hackers Magizines They are not “press” - do they have freedom of the press? Will electronic publishers receive the same protections as print publishers? How does this affect flow of info?

5 Sexist, Racist, and Harassing Speech on-line Discrimination and harassment is widespread Speech on computer systems in being treated differently Campus speech codes Political correctness of messages

6 Anonymity The good AND the bad: –Allows criminals to hide –Allows Law Officers to hide –Provides protection for retaliation and embarrassment for individuals

7 Issues Concerning Anonymity Should anonymity be discouraged? Should it be prohibited by policy? Banned because of potential for illegal use?

8 Methods of Censorship “Locks” to keep children out Distribute tips on how to control info Some will report illegal activity to FBI Expels “bad” subscribers Automatic screening of “words” Block access to inappropriate sites by software products Voluntary rating systems

9 Is the Good Effective? The Net is global –Cannot control sites out of U.S. With more censorship in U.S. –More services will go elsewhere

10 Different Rules for Internet Should there be full freedom of speech? Are more people likely to build bombs? Is “junk” more likely than in library? If child knows how to surf – can he avoid stops? What is the parent’s Responsibility?

11 Pseudonymity Dates back to the Federalists Papers –1787 – Set of 85 letters arguing for adoption of a new Constitution –To limit power of Government –Used pseudonym Today – r ers, encryption

12 R er Pseudonym for the sender A record is maintained linking the sender to the pseudonym A fully anonymous r er removes and destroys the sender’s return address – can’t get replies