“Those who can give up essential freedom to gain a little temporary security deserve neither freedom nor security.” -Benjamin Franklin. Technically speaking, Internet censorship is difficult to achieve. Supporters of this measure seem to have overlooked the fact that to implement a surveillance system it is necessary to establish clear and unalterable rules. But often such a task can prove to be almost unfeasible since it is quite problematic to define precisely which information should be blocked. In the context of hate speech, for example, it is important to recognize that there is a line between criticism, constructive or otherwise, and pure animosity. How can we know for sure that the server will accurately identify these boundaries? Likewise, the issue of child pornography is not as obvious as it might seem; Is sexually implicit content considered pornography? Should nudity be completely banned from the Internet? If this were the case we would find ourselves in a situation where famous works of art would have to be banned (give some examples). Therefore, censorship measures require complex and nuanced judgments, which is why their effectiveness cannot be complete. As a result, Internet surveillance would likely lead to abuse of control and restriction of some content, even if perfectly legal. Furthermore, supporters of censorship may have a contradictory philosophy. It's worth mentioning that, as an opponent of censorship, I certainly don't encourage the violence and aggression that can be found online; especially large digital companies are an arena for demonstrating crimes, as long as they allow anyone to publicly publish their thoughts while hiding behind their computer. I... half the paper... these are things that should never happen in a child's life. Although some people claim that censorship completely solves these problems, this is not the case. It is the parents' job to ensure that their children are not exposed to these types of websites. Additionally, they may be using browsers that will delete material that is offensive and inappropriate for young users. This is why cyberspace surveillance should begin and end at home. Widespread censorship will not directly help stop these acts; it won't help find criminals. As a matter of fact, it makes it even harder for them to get caught. Often, in fact, the data contained in the contents, such as the IP address, are crucial to establishing the identity of the perpetrator. Content blocking removes the ability to use that information. Censorship therefore makes the problem less visible but no less real.
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