Don Tregartha

Dodge City

Grumpy old surfer

What a ridiculous point of view. The internet is a scary and dangerous place, but so are cities like New York and London. No one would suggest that we dig THEM up or lock them out of people's reach.

We should concentrate on showing people how to use the internet safely and protect their assets rather than crippling them with barriers and restrictions. The thought of the 'great and the good' dictating what gets developed and who can post content is enough to make me spray my monitor in coffee.

Also the remark about ensuring the integrity of the content. That is the point of having an education, so you can make your own judgement about who is telling the truth. Content providers (governments included) need to EARN the trust by delivering clear and accurate information. My kids (9 & 11) know the difference between opinion and fact and are pretty good at telling them apart. Yes I filter and protect their access, but unlike some of their contempoaries, Internet protocol and safety is a subject we discuss, just like safety on the street.