Looking at some of the recent threads, it crossed my mind that maybe time has come to not exactly censure the internet, I am against that. But maybe users should be required to pass a test to ensure they fully understand both the good and bad use of this medium. A provisional license could be issued that allows access to most sites, but restricts access to sites where there isa cross section of public users, such as facebook, twitter, CS etc. Basically any form of social media where real interaction can take place. To gain a full license the user needs to demonstrate an ability not to take everything at face value, they understand that people have different opinions, they understand that because someone disagrees on one point, it does not mean they automatically support the opposite argument. Maybe there could be different levels of license, based on activity and tolerance? The license holder would be downgraded if shown to spread hatred, lies or blatant false news.
Just wondering what other would think of such a policy.
rainbowdream2017Melbourne, Victoria Australia2,486 posts
rizlared: Looking at some of the recent threads, it crossed my mind that maybe time has come to not exactly censure the internet, I am against that. But maybe users should be required to pass a test to ensure they fully understand both the good and bad use of this medium. A provisional license could be issued that allows access to most sites, but restricts access to sites where there isa cross section of public users, such as facebook, twitter, CS etc. Basically any form of social media where real interaction can take place. To gain a full license the user needs to demonstrate an ability not to take everything at face value, they understand that people have different opinions, they understand that because someone disagrees on one point, it does not mean they automatically support the opposite argument. Maybe there could be different levels of license, based on activity and tolerance? The license holder would be downgraded if shown to spread hatred, lies or blatant false news.
Just wondering what other would think of such a policy.
It's suggestive bias view what individual consider " hatred" as some people hates the truth because it's opposite from what they want or don't want to see. You see how many different size fingers you have. Should they all be exacly the same? Perhaps our fingers are not politicly correct for being different as people are?
Rachie14Stafford, Staffordshire, England UK2,330 posts
rizlared: Looking at some of the recent threads, it crossed my mind that maybe time has come to not exactly censure the internet, I am against that. But maybe users should be required to pass a test to ensure they fully understand both the good and bad use of this medium. A provisional license could be issued that allows access to most sites, but restricts access to sites where there isa cross section of public users, such as facebook, twitter, CS etc. Basically any form of social media where real interaction can take place. To gain a full license the user needs to demonstrate an ability not to take everything at face value, they understand that people have different opinions, they understand that because someone disagrees on one point, it does not mean they automatically support the opposite argument. Maybe there could be different levels of license, based on activity and tolerance? The license holder would be downgraded if shown to spread hatred, lies or blatant false news.
Just wondering what other would think of such a policy.
Track16: Wouldn't make a difference, there are lots of people who get their drivers license who has absolutely no business being behind the wheel.
Can't disagree with that, especially in developing countries like China, where it was very easy to get a driving license, but today the laws have been tightened, and any provisional driver has to pass a series of tests, all with rigid ID inspections, sadly the actual tests are simple and easy to pass, but a move in the right direction.
rainbowdream2017: It's suggestive bias view what individual consider " hatred" as some people hates the truth because it's opposite from what they want or don't want to see. You see how many different size fingers you have. Should they all be exacly the same? Perhaps our fingers are not politicly correct for being different as people are?
Of course, but for anyone with any intelligence can tell the difference between a driving passion and outright hatred, the only one who fails to see it are the perpetrators themselves.
Sad there is no way to separate the stupid from those with even half a brain, like people who cannot tell the difference between socialism and communism
Rachie14Stafford, Staffordshire, England UK2,330 posts
I see it like this under the current climate, that anything you say. Can be twisted, manipulated and used against you.
That is just my thoughts on people that have so much hatered for others. Especially in the virtual world. They forget that they leave a digital footprint.
I very much doubt these people would express their views in such a way if they were held accountable.
Rachie14Stafford, Staffordshire, England UK2,330 posts
rizlared: Sad there is no way to separate the stupid from those with even half a brain, like people who cannot tell the difference between socialism and communism
rainbowdream2017Melbourne, Victoria Australia2,486 posts
rizlared: Sad there is no way to separate the stupid from those with even half a brain, like people who cannot tell the difference between socialism and communism
rainbowdream2017Melbourne, Victoria Australia2,486 posts
rizlared: Of course, but for anyone with any intelligence can tell the difference between a driving passion and outright hatred, the only one who fails to see it are the perpetrators themselves.
So rainbowdream, you have shown that you can use google images, very impressive, shame you still fail to understand that using someone who supports communism in its total state, is not exactly a good example!
For your education:- Communism is a political system greatly influenced by socialism but differs in the way the people are controlled, whereas socialism is primarily an economic system that exists in various forms under a wide range of political/social systems and existed eons before communism came into the political arena. In no way would a socialist aspire to become a communist, any more than a Conservative would aspire to become a fascist.
Rachie14Stafford, Staffordshire, England UK2,330 posts
rizlared: So rainbowdream, you have shown that you can use google images, very impressive, shame you still fail to understand that using someone who supports communism in its total state, is not exactly a good example!
For your education:- Communism is a political system greatly influenced by socialism but differs in the way the people are controlled, whereas socialism is primarily an economic system that exists in various forms under a wide range of political/social systems and existed eons before communism came into the political arena. In no way would a socialist aspire to become a communist, any more than a Conservative would aspire to become a fascist.
rizlared: Looking at some of the recent threads, it crossed my mind that maybe time has come to not exactly censure the internet, I am against that. But maybe users should be required to pass a test to ensure they fully understand both the good and bad use of this medium. A provisional license could be issued that allows access to most sites, but restricts access to sites where there isa cross section of public users, such as facebook, twitter, CS etc. Basically any form of social media where real interaction can take place. To gain a full license the user needs to demonstrate an ability not to take everything at face value, they understand that people have different opinions, they understand that because someone disagrees on one point, it does not mean they automatically support the opposite argument. Maybe there could be different levels of license, based on activity and tolerance? The license holder would be downgraded if shown to spread hatred, lies or blatant false news.
Just wondering what other would think of such a policy.
Sounds like an Interesting idea ,but for some reason,I think that many of us would become awesome hackers and bypass any obstacle ...
rizlared: So rainbowdream, you have shown that you can use google images, very impressive, shame you still fail to understand that using someone who supports communism in its total state, is not exactly a good example!
For your education:- Communism is a political system greatly influenced by socialism but differs in the way the people are controlled, whereas socialism is primarily an economic system that exists in various forms under a wide range of political/social systems and existed eons before communism came into the political arena. In no way would a socialist aspire to become a communist, any more than a Conservative would aspire to become a fascist.
rainbowdream2017Melbourne, Victoria Australia2,486 posts
rizlared: So rainbowdream, you have shown that you can use google images, very impressive, shame you still fail to understand that using someone who supports communism in its total state, is not exactly a good example!
For your education:- Communism is a political system greatly influenced by socialism but differs in the way the people are controlled, whereas socialism is primarily an economic system that exists in various forms under a wide range of political/social systems and existed eons before communism came into the political arena. In no way would a socialist aspire to become a communist, any more than a Conservative would aspire to become a fascist.
Hope this helps.
Should there be a license to use the internet? Should there be a license to exercise Free speech, Free Media ? Hmmm
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A provisional license could be issued that allows access to most sites, but restricts access to sites where there isa cross section of public users, such as facebook, twitter, CS etc. Basically any form of social media where real interaction can take place.
To gain a full license the user needs to demonstrate an ability not to take everything at face value, they understand that people have different opinions, they understand that because someone disagrees on one point, it does not mean they automatically support the opposite argument.
Maybe there could be different levels of license, based on activity and tolerance?
The license holder would be downgraded if shown to spread hatred, lies or blatant false news.
Just wondering what other would think of such a policy.