Michele Forrest commented on 'Some filters'
From the library's internet filtering recommendation: "Adults 18 and over may choose filter or unfiltered access." If the filter is voluntary, then what is the point? I'm bowing out of the discussion...
View ArticleBubba commented on 'Some filters'
"If the filter is voluntary, then what is the point?" The point is that GPL has no interest in solving the problem as completely as possible, and in a responsible manner.
View ArticleJoe Guarino commented on 'Some filters'
I agree with Michele and Bubba. It was pretty clear to some of us that Sandy Neerman simply does not want to do filters. But the memo Roch posted makes that eminently clear. This approach, while...
View ArticleBubba commented on 'Some filters'
I find the phrase "legally mandated access" interesting too. Can someone point out to me what the basis is for such a thing, and where that basis might be found in law?
View Articleeric commented on 'Some filters'
By sheer coincidence, I came across this article about internet filtering in public libraries (based on a case study in South Dakota). From a quick skim, it doesn't seem all that informative. But one...
View Articleeric commented on 'Some filters'
As for "legally mandated access", it appears they're referring to the Supreme Court's decision in the American Library Association case challenging the constitutionality of the Children's Internet...
View Articlecheripickr commented on 'Some filters'
"GPL respectfully asks the Council to consider a total computer management program which will filter Internet access for all children and for those adults who choose filtering, but will allow the...
View Articlecheripickr commented on 'Some filters'
"It is ludicrous to have pretend to be having a serious discussion of filtering porn when everyone skips the necessary step of explaining what they mean by "porn." It is not a trivial thing, but...
View ArticleMichele Forrest commented on 'Some filters'
I said I was done, but... Eric: The library does offer wireless access. Our family filter worked on wireless, too. CP: If all the adults who use internet at the library were responsible, we wouldn't be...
View ArticleJoe Guarino commented on 'Some filters'
Michele, my understanding of city legal's memo is that the law would require city staff to shut off the filter on customer request if a legitimate site is being blocked. However, it does not appear to...
View ArticleThomas commented on 'Some filters'
It really is a good idea to read the link prior to commenting.
View ArticleJim Langer commented on 'Some filters'
Yes, a filter that can be shut off when a patron finds a legitimate site would be best, if cost-effective. Considering the current number of infractions, and the potential costs, the city council...
View ArticleJim Langer commented on 'Some filters'
Of course, this means the notion of "legitimate" is up to the librarian in question. Would they find Matthew Barney's "Cremaster Series", shown during his retrospective at the Guggenheim Museum,...
View ArticleEd Cone commented on 'Some filters'
I could have sworn I had once linked to a Matthew Barney site from this blog, but I can't find it. I think little kids would find the goatman imagery more disturbing than sex. I'm a parent and I hope a...
View ArticleBubba commented on 'Some filters'
"However, it does not appear to me that it requires city staff to shut off the filter to provide the customer access to porn." I agree, and that interpretation forms the basis for concern over the...
View ArticleJC commented on 'Some filters'
My company uses third party filtering software for the internet, including sites related to porn, guns, alcohol, and gambling . I'm pretty sure it works at the firewall point, so you should be able to...
View ArticleEd Cone commented on 'Some filters'
"make people apply for a library card before being able to log onto a library computer. If a user is found to be violating the use policy, you can suspend their card/username's access." This is...
View Articleglenwoodobserver commented on 'Some filters'
Under Council Directive in Ms. Neerman's report, it says that City Council directed her to apply a filter. Now I know much of the focus was on that particular focus at the meeting, but I was pretty...
View ArticleMichele Forrest commented on 'Some filters'
Thomas, if that comment was directed at me, I did follow the link and read the report, hence my comment, which began: "From the library's internet filtering recommendation: 'Adults 18 and over may...
View ArticleJC commented on 'Some filters'
If you are going to use filters, there is no circumstance under which the filters should be able to be completely shut off. You should be able to request a certain page be unblocked immediately, but...
View ArticleMichele Forrest commented on 'Some filters'
So said the artist. I'd rather have words. Pictures are for those readers who lack imagination. ;)
View ArticleBubba commented on 'Some filters'
"GPL's Request to Council seems to be predicated on the first interpretation, unless I'm missing something." I think it's pretty clear that GPL is advocating for "choice". The language they used cannot...
View ArticleJim Langer commented on 'Some filters'
Touché, Michele. And blogs do not let me scribble my thoughts as I do in real life.
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