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UK MP Requests Feedback from Public Over Website Ratings Idea

By DrewWilson

While it's something occurring in Britain, it also could affect talks between Britain and the United States too. Controversy erupted yesterday over a plan to classify internet websites in an effort to supposedly "save the children". Now, Open Rights Group is pointing out that a British MP is now seeking feedback on the proposal. Since Britain is already negotiating with the Obama administration over bringing the idea to the United States as well, it will likely be of interest to American internet users as well. While it seems rather odd that an MP who admits that internet policy is not his speciality is in charge of public feedback, at least someone is trying to limit the damage done by the 'negotiate with other countries first, ask questions later' style of legislating.

Full post as published by ZeroPaid on December 29, 2008 (boomark / email).