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

[DJilla]

My Vote: Adult Meta Tag

Many agree that the IRCA label is a good “stop gap” measure for WM’s to use who want to do something now to filter content. There are many reasons why you as a WM might find it inadequate.

The most important reason which has been repeated often is that the simplest answer is already right there ("meta rating = "ADULT") and its use doesn’t give any “third party” authority or control that it doesn’t deserve and shouldn’t have. Keeping quasi regulatory bodies OUT of our internet is one of the more serious goals in these discussions (use the music industry as a success example).

Also, the meta tag is valid HTML, a complete, ready made solution NOW. Its simple to use, simple to code, simple to implement, simple to explain, simple for the general public to understand, simple for the press to convey, simple for browsers to incorporate, simple for filters to catch, simple to identify violators, its even simple enough for politicians to grasp without argument.

IMHO it should be adopted wholeheartedly for its many advantages unless one comes along that exceeds the above “simple” test. Any solution that solves these many, several problems is the logical choice. For the record I’m not sure the FSC is pushing its own label in favor of the generic meta tag… something to check on.

[docholly]

I voted for "nothing" because I firmly believe parents should be held accountable and have a conversation with their children..

Bad things are out there, just like the truth.

[sue-fl]

Originally Posted by docholly

I voted for "nothing" because I firmly believe parents should be held accountable and have a conversation with their children..

Bad things are out there, just like the truth.

I agree with docholly. I did vote for the simple meta tag though, as keeping things simple is what I like. The same as keeping children off adults sites as that is simple also. Ton's of software and ways to block your pc from your children when your not around to supervise them.

[virgohippy]

I voted for a more complicated meta tag.

Seeing as the web is a world-wide phenomena I think it's important we not single out what could be considered "adult" based on the values of just one society/culture. A tier-leveled rating system would be essential in allowing different communities to determine exactly what is safe and for whom.

As for having a third party verification system? If there's anything I've learned from reading all those sci-fi novels on my shelves it's this: Don't let any one organization have absolute power and control! EVER!!!

[walrus]

I agree with cd34 in the short-term but I personally would like to see the tags evolve into something that is inclusive as well as exclusive. In other words, relevant for SERP. If it is made such, it makes it much more likely that those who do operate sites just south of mature would also see the benifit of using such a tag.

Also, webmasters in area's not under US controls would be more apt to use the tag.

[quest]

I voted for number 2, the simplest to use.

Though, I already use the <META NAME="RATING" CONTENT="Mature">
I would use whatever the accepted version of "rating" should be to shout the mouths of anti porn activist.


Ben

[cd34]

Originally Posted by DJilla

"meta rating = "ADULT"

however, the RFC says mature rather than adult


"14 Years", "General", "Mature", "Restricted", "Safe for Kids" are the tags defined by w3c. Restricted is considered X-Rated, Mature is considered R Rated.

[Bill]

Originally Posted by cd34

however, the RFC says mature rather than adult


"14 Years", "General", "Mature", "Restricted", "Safe for Kids" are the tags defined by w3c. Restricted is considered X-Rated, Mature is considered R Rated.

"Restricted" is equivalent to x-rated? Holy shit, I'd never heard that before.

I've been using content="mature" since 2000. I just started added content="adult" last year.

I should have been adding content="restricted". I'll start doing so.

[Preacher]

Originally Posted by cd34

"14 Years", "General", "Mature", "Restricted", "Safe for Kids" are the tags defined by w3c. Restricted is considered X-Rated, Mature is considered R Rated.

Originally Posted by Bill

"Restricted" is equivalent to x-rated? Holy shit, I'd never heard that before.

I've been using content="mature" since 2000. I just started added content="adult" last year.

I should have been adding content="restricted". I'll start doing so.

I am so glad you brought this up, because I was contemplating replacing "restriced" tags with "mature".

[selena]

Originally Posted by cd34

however, the RFC says mature rather than adult


"14 Years", "General", "Mature", "Restricted", "Safe for Kids" are the tags defined by w3c. Restricted is considered X-Rated, Mature is considered R Rated.

~raises hand~

Okay, that confused me a little. I have been (along with ICRA tags) using

<META NAME="RATING" CONTENT="Mature">

Does the above quote mean I should be using

<META NAME="RATING" CONTENT="Restricted"> instead?