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    lexi6
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    Snap: The EU just made porn filters illegal posted by lexi6
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    • moe
      +3

      They haven't been declared to be illegal — the ruling is that they must be opt-in.

      Also, Cameron has opted out of the decision (heh) and decided to make opt-out porn filters a part of national law:

      But as a counter to the EU ruling Cameron reiterated to MPs that it was "vitally important that we enable parents to have that protection for their children".

      Cameron continued: "I can tell the House that we will legislate to put our agreement with internet companies into the law of the land so that our children will be protected."

      According to the prime minister the government "secured an opt-out" from the EU to allow the "family friendly filters" to continue for now. It isn't yet clear when the new law will be introduced.

      It's astounding how much time and taxpayer money Cameron's party can get away with wasting on useless programs such as this by pandering so hard to its elderly demographic.

      10 years ago
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      • nevermind
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        It's astounding how much time and taxpayer money Cameron's party can get away with wasting on useless programs such as this by pandering so hard to its elderly demographic.

        Isn't it though. Not to mention that porn filters are demonstrably useless; people who want to see porn will find a way to do so, and in the meantime Cameron's filters will doubtless be blocking legitimate websites. Sigh.

        10 years ago
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