Senator: Illegal images must be reported

[tickler]

Looks like another broadside at the porn industry. Although the EFF is saying no fffffffnnnnng way! By forcing editorial action, it would also remove the hands off approach that currently exists. Blogs, message boards, search ergines, and social spaces watch out!|badidea|

http://news.com.com/SenatorIllegalimagesmustbereported/2100-1028_3-6142332.html?tag=nefd.lede

[spazlabz]

lots of questions for this one
who defines illegal?
who to report it to
how must the records be kept
who is going to pay for this
what are the penalties for not complying

knee jerk Presidential canidate looks to please an uninformed base :(


spaz

[SirMoby]

While I support the idea of reporting illegal material (I think we all want to fight C P) this could be a terrible law because there may be no means to protect against simple mistakes.

Basically someone from the justice department could upload an image to a blog or chat board, then take a screen cap and bust you before you have a chance to even see the image.

You also have the issue of people changing images in archives that could be years old.

[NobleSavage]

I think McCain is just trying to score the moral zelot vote to win the Repbulican primary. I doubt the bill will go anywhere.