What internet content label do you think should be the standard and promoted as such?

RawAlex · 2006-02-14, 05:10 PM

Halfdeck, please let me answer:

1 - RDF files are a patch on a kludge on a tack on. Doesn't matter what's in them, they are an extra step in what should be a simple system.
2 - There would be no simple system for checking (and rechecking) RFD files for every sites submitted to a link list. They could put up a "we are porn" tag today, and as soon as they are listed change it to "safe for kids". I don't think anyone wants to have to re-write bots to try to figure out what is in a seperate file.
3 - you have to re-register each domain (or modify the files) for each use. Registration is pointless if you register only one domain and never mention the rest.
4 - If you use what already works (not really) then you are endorsing it and making a simpler solution less likely.
5 - What Conner Young failed to do was look at the millions and millions of pages, galleries, free sites, paysites, and blogs out there with no tags and the thousands upon thousands of webmasters who have no intention of endorsing a system that creates hassle and extra administrion.

Some american webmasters still don't have valid 2257 information, or have the 2257 pointing to a mailboxes etc or a po box in an office building. That is with a major threat of jail and huge fines. Do you really think we can do better on a volunteer system that is just way more complicated than it needs to be?

Alex

View Poll Results: What internet content label do you think should be the standard and promoted as such?
ICRA label (or another existing system)	8	10.67%
A simple <content="adult"> meta tag	45	60.00%
A more complex tag with varying content levels but still one that is just inserted in the html (much like current TV or MPA ratings)	11	14.67%
A meta label combined with V-chip type system	5	6.67%
No label	6	8.00%
Voters: 75. You may not vote on this poll

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2006-02-14, 05:10 PM	#25
RawAlex Took the hint. Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,597	Halfdeck, please let me answer: 1 - RDF files are a patch on a kludge on a tack on. Doesn't matter what's in them, they are an extra step in what should be a simple system. 2 - There would be no simple system for checking (and rechecking) RFD files for every sites submitted to a link list. They could put up a "we are porn" tag today, and as soon as they are listed change it to "safe for kids". I don't think anyone wants to have to re-write bots to try to figure out what is in a seperate file. 3 - you have to re-register each domain (or modify the files) for each use. Registration is pointless if you register only one domain and never mention the rest. 4 - If you use what already works (not really) then you are endorsing it and making a simpler solution less likely. 5 - What Conner Young failed to do was look at the millions and millions of pages, galleries, free sites, paysites, and blogs out there with no tags and the thousands upon thousands of webmasters who have no intention of endorsing a system that creates hassle and extra administrion. Some american webmasters still don't have valid 2257 information, or have the 2257 pointing to a mailboxes etc or a po box in an office building. That is with a major threat of jail and huge fines. Do you really think we can do better on a volunteer system that is just way more complicated than it needs to be? Alex