Should there be a license to use the internet? ( Archived) (194)

Jun 6, 2018 11:27 PM CST Should there be a license to use the internet?
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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.
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Jun 6, 2018 11:29 PM CST Should there be a license to use the internet?
Mercedes_00online today!
Mercedes_00online today!Mercedes_00Greater Sydney, New South Wales Australia18 Threads 20,428 Posts
I'm only here for the yummy protein shakes..Take that away from me I have nothing.
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Jun 7, 2018 12:13 AM CST Should there be a license to use the internet?
rainbowdream2017
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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? laugh
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Jun 7, 2018 12:26 AM CST Should there be a license to use the internet?
Rachie14
Rachie14Rachie14Stafford, Staffordshire, England UK1 Threads 2,330 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.
A licence for common sense Riz?
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Jun 7, 2018 12:37 AM CST Should there be a license to use the internet?
Wouldn't make a difference, there are lots of people who get their drivers license who has absolutely no business being behind the wheel.
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Jun 7, 2018 1:37 AM CST Should there be a license to use the internet?
rizlaredonline today!
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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.
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Jun 7, 2018 1:40 AM CST Should there be a license to use the internet?
Mercedes_00online today!
Mercedes_00online today!Mercedes_00Greater Sydney, New South Wales Australia18 Threads 20,428 Posts
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.
That's why I walk every where laugh
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Jun 7, 2018 1:42 AM CST Should there be a license to use the internet?
rizlaredonline today!
rizlaredonline today!rizlaredNot in Cebu City, Central Visayas Philippines89 Threads 2 Polls 5,588 Posts
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.
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Jun 7, 2018 1:46 AM CST Should there be a license to use the internet?
rizlaredonline today!
rizlaredonline today!rizlaredNot in Cebu City, Central Visayas Philippines89 Threads 2 Polls 5,588 Posts
Rachie14: A licence for common sense Riz?
laugh

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 rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing
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Jun 7, 2018 1:49 AM CST Should there be a license to use the internet?
Rachie14
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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.
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Jun 7, 2018 1:51 AM CST Should there be a license to use the internet?
Rachie14
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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
laugh the sad truth!
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Jun 7, 2018 1:55 AM CST Should there be a license to use the internet?
rainbowdream2017
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Jun 7, 2018 2:07 AM CST Should there be a license to use the internet?
rainbowdream2017
rainbowdream2017rainbowdream2017Melbourne, Victoria Australia13 Threads 1 Polls 2,486 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
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Jun 7, 2018 2:23 AM CST Should there be a license to use the internet?
rainbowdream2017
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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.
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Jun 7, 2018 2:27 AM CST Should there be a license to use the internet?
rizlaredonline today!
rizlaredonline today!rizlaredNot in Cebu City, Central Visayas Philippines89 Threads 2 Polls 5,588 Posts
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! rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing

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.
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Jun 7, 2018 2:38 AM CST Should there be a license to use the internet?
Rachie14
Rachie14Rachie14Stafford, Staffordshire, England UK1 Threads 2,330 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.

Hope this helps.
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Jun 7, 2018 2:47 AM CST Should there be a license to use the internet?
Limun
LimunLimunAbidos, Central Serbia Serbia6 Threads 1 Polls 1,923 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.
Sounds like an Interesting idea ,but for some reason,I think that many of us would become awesome hackers and bypass any obstacle ...
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Jun 7, 2018 2:58 AM CST Should there be a license to use the internet?
Mercedes_00online today!
Mercedes_00online today!Mercedes_00Greater Sydney, New South Wales Australia18 Threads 20,428 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.
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Jun 7, 2018 3:06 AM CST Should there be a license to use the internet?
Rachie14
Rachie14Rachie14Stafford, Staffordshire, England UK1 Threads 2,330 Posts
Limun: Sounds like an Interesting idea ,but for some reason,I think that many of us would become awesome hackers and bypass any obstacle ...
Yeah they could, but to be fair if you need to go to that extreme. It already proves the original point.
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Jun 7, 2018 3:27 AM CST Should there be a license to use the internet?
rainbowdream2017
rainbowdream2017rainbowdream2017Melbourne, Victoria Australia13 Threads 1 Polls 2,486 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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