[pp.int.general] EU block filter

[Reinier Bakels]

> I completely agree with you. However, the the statement to which I have 
> been answering went like "no form of censorship must be allowed because 
> it's a slippery slope" - and I replied exactly that the problem lies less 
> with the idea of censorship itself but with intransparent, 
> behind-closed-doors implementation of said censorship which we see in the 
> case of block filtering:)

I am afraid you are wrong. In civilised socities, there is an *absolute* ban 
on censorship (= checking publications *in advance*). Recently a renowned 
law professor wrote: "filtering is censorship, basta!" (sorry, the article 
is in Dutch, 
http://www.ivir.nl/publicaties/dommering/Filteren_is_gewoon_censuur_en_daarmee_basta.pdf). 
The step from nothing to a little bit is essential, afterwards the step from 
a little bit to more is easier.

I agree that the lack of transparency is a serious proble TOO, but imho the 
essence is the PRINCIPLE.

How about the defence when a child porn provider is prosecuted: "I thought 
it was legal because you did not block my site"?

reinier