Due to the web's arsenal of information, and unlimited capacity of it, regulating its content can be tricky.Regulators face tough tasks keeping the web running smoothy, against cyber geeks who always find ways into cracking codes. If there is a will, there's always a way, as shown by Tim Berners Lee when he ceated the web.
However the dangers of the internet in conjuction with children is a serious issue. Culture minister, Barbara Follett speaks out on this matter who feels that regulation is not strong enough and material 'leaks'.
For any teenager, having access to the internet is a must. With most teenagers it all starts of with MSN Messenger, where chatting to friends from school takes place.
This is not entertaining enough, and the need for something different and more pleasurable begins. This results in a searchbox getting heavily searched with keywords like 'chat', or 'girls', in the case of boys and vice verca.
A scary concept to face for parents, however that is the reality we live in today. Who knows who is at the other side of the computer screen? However what do these gullable children know?
Therefore something needs to be done quick. As the web continues to change and evolve, so will its content, and so will the need for more exploration.
Is this not the perfect time to regulate?
Follett warned: "We must teach children of the dangers of the internet. It is sad to make children more scared than interested, but fortunately the internet is so interesting that children tend to overcome their fear."
With so many external forces corrupting the internet, a simple search task can be unsafe for children. As Follett urges the fact that it is time for service providers to act up, and try to find ways of ensuring online safety and regulation.
Follets, name and shame campaign for web providers might not be a stretegical move as it can backfire. Her child-like idea contrasts with the importance of this matter, and silly threats should be replaced by serious action.
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Mohamed
Some good posts here though you seem to have lost a bit of momentum - you haven't posted anything this month so far.
Some good ideas here - posts are well laid out - and you've found interesting video. You could link a bit more in your posts - think about putting what you write in context, linking it to larger discussions going on online.
You also need to perhaps simplify your style a little. You occasionally go for rather complicated sentence constructions. It's better to be direct and conversational online, to be clear about what you mean. There are also a few spelling mistakes dotted here and there. Remember - you can go back and correct mistakes.
Think about adding a bit more to the sidebar too - lists of links etc.
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