I’d like to think so, but as I’ve discussed on Twatter, I think not.
The proposals to filter Internet access at the ISP network level have failed, apparently because the public at large weren’t interested enough (PDF, 499kB).
Instead, they want ISPs to offer and encourage filtering software, like that offered by everyone’s favourite pikey ISP TalkTalk (whose filtering software was notoriously ineffective when PC Pro magazine tested it).
There’s something funny going on here. I’d love to think that someone has taken notice of the reasons why the idea was ill-conceived and just plain wouldn’t work, but I doubt that’s the case.
Maybe a few MPs have decided they’d rather not have to opt-in in order to find online filth? Dunno, but you can bet it’s not because of common sense, judging by previous performance.
I think it’s mainly down to the security people who probably want to legalise what they are currently doing i.e. spying on us. The politicians don’t know what’s going on.
Having recently had a experiance (3rd party fortunatly) with plod & legal system , and internet activity. and seen a so call forensic expert make a u turn on his published statement in front of judge and jury. I no longer trust or believe ANYTHING the government, Media, and so called industry experts have to say or want to do.
They do not know what the public wants, needs, or do, so how the hell can they make sweeping statements about micro managing the internet.