Government will try to tame the wild Web

SirMoby · 2006-05-22, 02:22 PM

The governments know that's $12 Billion taxable dollars they're loosing out on and the big players in gambling want a percentage of that $12 Billion as well. 9 out of 10 of the world's largest hotels were built for the sole purpose of gambling and they have a lot of cash to invest in technology, lobbying and bribes.

When you think about, the Internet is the government's worse nightmare. They can censor images of the war on TV and in print but are having a hard time doing it on the Internet. They can control stories within their own borders but not worldwide.

It's very difficult and those that don't want free speech hate the Internet. Just bring up the Internet on any right wing show and listen.

karomesis · 2006-05-22, 03:32 PM

good luck.

The internet as a communication medium is far too powerful to be tamed by any govt in the world. There are many people that will go to great lengths to prevent censorship of the net.

It is rightly feared by govts because their actions are brought before the entire planet in a matter of hours, so traditional propaganda is out the window as well.

Once we move to satelitte based ISP's the fun will really begin. I anticipate at least a few imperial minded govts will attempt to control space as well, to no avail.

2006-05-22, 02:22 PM	#1
SirMoby Jim? I heard he's a dirty pornographer. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 2,706	The governments know that's $12 Billion taxable dollars they're loosing out on and the big players in gambling want a percentage of that $12 Billion as well. 9 out of 10 of the world's largest hotels were built for the sole purpose of gambling and they have a lot of cash to invest in technology, lobbying and bribes. When you think about, the Internet is the government's worse nightmare. They can censor images of the war on TV and in print but are having a hard time doing it on the Internet. They can control stories within their own borders but not worldwide. It's very difficult and those that don't want free speech hate the Internet. Just bring up the Internet on any right wing show and listen.

2006-05-22, 03:32 PM	#2
karomesis Are you sure this is the Sci-Fi Convention? It's full of nerds! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: pepperell,Massachusetts. Posts: 264	good luck. The internet as a communication medium is far too powerful to be tamed by any govt in the world. There are many people that will go to great lengths to prevent censorship of the net. It is rightly feared by govts because their actions are brought before the entire planet in a matter of hours, so traditional propaganda is out the window as well. Once we move to satelitte based ISP's the fun will really begin. I anticipate at least a few imperial minded govts will attempt to control space as well, to no avail.