UN considers an inter-governmental organization to regulate the internet

[Volunteer_Kirby]

Policing the Internet? They obviously underestimate the power of an army of nerds.

I shudder to think that some may actually be in favor of such regulations. But hey! Change may be a good thing afterall. Plus it would help protect state secrets. And there are those darn virtual terrorists out there. Right? :unsure:

WikiLeaks sparks push for tighter controls.

The United Nations is considering whether to set up an inter-governmental working group to harmonise global efforts by policy makers to regulate the internet.

Establishment of such a group has the backing of several countries, spearheaded by Brazil.

At a meeting in New York on Wednesday, representatives from Brazil called for an international body made up of Government representatives that would attempt to create global standards for policing the internet - specifically in reaction to challenges such as WikiLeaks.

The Brazilian delegate stressed, however, that this should not be seen as a call for a "takeover" of the internet.

India, South Africa, China and Saudi Arabia appeared to favour a new possible over-arching inter-government body.

 

[PowerT83]

The internet was fine until this wickyleaks jack ass. Hell, the FBI thwarted quite a few terrorist plots the last year or so with the internet, it makes it so much easier to catch the dumb ones. I wouldn't go changing too much, might spook them out.

 

[volinbham]

Not a fan of Wikileaks but definitely not a fan of the UN putting anything together that will regulate the Internet.

 

[MG1968]

If the UN actually does this, it'll be interesting to see if fans of the IPCC will latch on to internet regulation as quickly as they did AGW bunk.

 

[rjd970]

This seems like an over reaction knee-jerk to the wiki situation. Not a fan of this at all.

 

[milohimself]

Dealing with individuals might work out for a government with the right resources, but gettin out in front of this problem as a whole is never, ever going to happen.

Folks in Washington need to deal with the fact that anything they do electronically could be leaked at any time.
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[volinbham]

The Wikileaks can be handled by changing laws about distributing classified information. No need to impact my porn habit.

 

[milohimself]

Sarah Palin chastising foreign nationals for being un-American isn't enough for you?
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[volinbham]

Sarah Palin chastising foreign nationals for being un-American isn't enough for you?
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We still talking about porn?

 

[JayVols]

The Wikileaks can be handled by changing laws about distributing classified information. No need to impact my porn habit.

Funny stuff.
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[JayVols]

We still talking about porn?

Funnier stuff
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[JTrainDavis]

Sarah Palin chastising foreign nationals for being un-American isn't enough for you?
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We still talking about porn?

I downloaded that one.

 

[VOLatile]

I downloaded that one.

Good choice. Part 2 is decent, also.
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[milohimself]

Instant classic.

 

[NEO]

I'd rather have a wikileaks palooza 24/7 for the next 100 years straight than the UN ever having any control over even the smallest aspect of my life.

 

[gsvol]

 

[VOLatile]

Who is it on here that says the US has the most freedoms (in speech and press)? Because the FCC is ridiculous.

 

[IPorange]

I'd rather have a wikileaks palooza 24/7 for the next 100 years straight than the UN ever having any control over even the smallest aspect of my life.

I tend to agree. The free flow of information is a great equalizer at worst.