Internet pornography

Censoring, as defined in the Merriam-Webster dictionary (2018), refers to "an official who examines materials (such as publications or films) for objectionable matter". (Merriam-Webster, 2018). Censorship has its pros and cons; some pros include censoring a nation's top-secret technological patent which, if released, would compromise a nation's national security, coupled with civil unrest and make a nation the target amongst other nations for that patent, thus censorship can help keep the peace…

Ever had to clean a room for guests by sweeping clutter under the couches or trashing it behind drawers? The exterior facade of furniture covers the mess, tricking the guests into thinking that they are in a safe, clean environment. Censorship is basically the couches and drawers that cover up the unwanted content from potential viewers. Simply hiding the clutter is taking the easy way out, pretending that the undesirable content is nonexistent instead of acknowledging it, or properly dealing…

to the large amounts of pornography that is available on the internet. Research has found that people tend to be introduced to pornography through online browsing at ages as young as 13 to 14 year-olds. Arterburn (2013) argues that when people watch pornography they essentially “neuter” themselves. Pornography encourage people to relieve themselves on a daily basis and as people indulge in this act they essentially become addicted to it. As people get addicted to pornography, they search for…

Introduction Social media has manipulated the world we live in today. “ A recent study by the Pew Research Center determined that 71 percent of online adults used social media networking Web sites as of January 2014.” (Brandt, Feehan) It has changed the way we 8communicate, and how we establish social status. It has has effected every institution of society: family, religion, government, economy, and education. There has been both positive and negative aspects to social media. In today’s life,…

Internet Safety for Elementary Students Internet safety has always been a concern for teachers, parents, and students. Mainly because, there is always the question if the internet is being used correctly. Internet use is secured at school but what about at home. At school there are certain sites that can be used and approved while others are blocked and cannot be used. Children are becoming more familiar with the technology being used today. Within the future, technology will advance, and…

Telecommunications Act of 1996. It was led by Senator James Exon who was the primary proponent of the Act. He felt that the Internet was a danger to minors and that it should be censored; this was with specific importance on content that fell into the pornographic category. He is quoted as saying this, “Barbarian pornographers are at the gate and they are using the Internet to gain access to the youth of America.” (Cannon, 1996). So in his quest to protect America’s youth he proposed the…

Is snapchat safe? Have you ever heard from your kids, “mom can I have snapchat?” Snapchat is an app and 52% of snapchat users are kids and teens. This app is everywhere and parents really wonder if snapchat is safe. My opinion is it is safe because of boundaries, and only adding people I know. This app says it is only for 12 and older. Just like Instagram you can only get sent and send pictures to People you add. You can block people from your friend list also. There is obviously safety…

web. Coben’s statements support on how drastic problems can turn if they’re not monitored. From committing suicide due to bullying ,and to talking to strangers on the internet can consider using spyware. Spyware can be useful to easily track and see what your child has done or typed. Spyware is also great to monitor your teens internet activities without them knowing you are. It still keeps that privacy that he wants you to give. In the Undercover Parent, Coben provides well detailed facts on…

Why Pro-Ana Websites Should Be Banned The Eating Disorders Foundation of New South Wales estimated there were more than one million pro-ana sites in 2008 (McColl). The terms “pro-ana” or “pro-mia” refer to people and content that promote anorexia or bulimia. Dictionary.com defines pro-ana as, “of or relating to the belief that anorexia is a viable lifestyle choice rather than a disorder.” Pro-ana websites and forums should be taken down because they are emotionally as well as physically…

government regulating the internet seems to be the question of the year. Throughout the years, laws and regulations on internet usage have gone back and forth and changed drastically when Net Neutrality, which prohibits the government from censoring the internet, was set into place. The debate has been going on since the beginning of the internet days. Now with the uprising of major social networking sites, the issue has escalated with even more at stake on the internet. Even though many think…