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Undertoad · 08-15-2002, 09:31 AM

How can I protect my children whilst using the computer?

Raise them in a loving atmosphere where they know they are loved and where they know they have a safe house to ask questions and communicate openly. Make no subject taboo but give sincere direction, explain what you feel is best for them and why.

You can't shelter them from the world; but you can give them a perspective from which to see what the world is.

Isn't all pornography wrong?

When made and viewed by consenting adults, not at all.

Is it possible to distinguish wrong by one downloading as opposed to browsing?

Technically no, but actual downloading indicates intent, which may or may not be a part of your legal system. If I were to stumble across some child porn by accident and it wound up in my browser's cache, I should hope I would have legal standing, as opposed to the knob who downloads it specifically for consumption.

Do different states have different laws concerning this stuff?

I would doubt if any two states' laws are the same.

Are there dedicated law enforcement teams monotoring these sites?

Regular porn: if they are not against the law, then I would expect that the enforcement agents are monitoring them on their own time. Child porn: they seem to be attacking the problem pretty aggressively.

If one is arrested for downloading material, why not stop it at the source?

The US's approach to porn in general has been one of "community standards". I think this is kind of a historical approach because pre-cable, pre-internet, what was considered acceptable in New York City was quite different from what was considered acceptable in the more Victorian areas of the country. Nowadays it seems to have "evened out" but that may just be my perception.

Obviously different cultures have different standards. I could be prosecuted for Image of the Day in some of the countries out there.

Wouldnt it make sense for states to impose an age 25 rule to give a wide margin of error?

That would be downright trampling on the individual rights of almost everyone aged 24, 23 etc. Personally, I find that concept sicker than most of the worst porn I've seen.

But there is a distinguishable difference between the legal and the moral.

As a Christian, you are familiar with the idea of a supreme being that would grant his people the free will to sin. The free will is part of the equation.

As a parent, you know that you can't mold your children into exactly what you want them to be. You can only guide them as best you can, show them what you believe to be right and gently encourage them towards it.

Nobody is moral without having the option of immoral behavior.

08-15-2002, 09:31 AM	#3
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	How can I protect my children whilst using the computer? Raise them in a loving atmosphere where they know they are loved and where they know they have a safe house to ask questions and communicate openly. Make no subject taboo but give sincere direction, explain what you feel is best for them and why. You can't shelter them from the world; but you can give them a perspective from which to see what the world is. Isn't all pornography wrong? When made and viewed by consenting adults, not at all. Is it possible to distinguish wrong by one downloading as opposed to browsing? Technically no, but actual downloading indicates intent, which may or may not be a part of your legal system. If I were to stumble across some child porn by accident and it wound up in my browser's cache, I should hope I would have legal standing, as opposed to the knob who downloads it specifically for consumption. Do different states have different laws concerning this stuff? I would doubt if any two states' laws are the same. Are there dedicated law enforcement teams monotoring these sites? Regular porn: if they are not against the law, then I would expect that the enforcement agents are monitoring them on their own time. Child porn: they seem to be attacking the problem pretty aggressively. If one is arrested for downloading material, why not stop it at the source? The US's approach to porn in general has been one of "community standards". I think this is kind of a historical approach because pre-cable, pre-internet, what was considered acceptable in New York City was quite different from what was considered acceptable in the more Victorian areas of the country. Nowadays it seems to have "evened out" but that may just be my perception. Obviously different cultures have different standards. I could be prosecuted for Image of the Day in some of the countries out there. Wouldnt it make sense for states to impose an age 25 rule to give a wide margin of error? That would be downright trampling on the individual rights of almost everyone aged 24, 23 etc. Personally, I find that concept sicker than most of the worst porn I've seen. But there is a distinguishable difference between the legal and the moral. As a Christian, you are familiar with the idea of a supreme being that would grant his people the free will to sin. The free will is part of the equation. As a parent, you know that you can't mold your children into exactly what you want them to be. You can only guide them as best you can, show them what you believe to be right and gently encourage them towards it. Nobody is moral without having the option of immoral behavior.