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From: bryden@vax1.acs.udel.EDU (Christopher F. Bryden)
Newsgroups: comp.graphics
Subject: Re: X-rated GIF files
Message-ID: <3675@udccvax1.acs.udel.EDU>
Date: 19 May 89 19:41:46 GMT
References: quite a few actually
Reply-To: bryden@vax1.acs.udel.EDU (Christopher F. Bryden)
Organization: University of Delaware (graphics account)
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We have a public sun lab that has acquired many images.  Most of the images 
are non-offensive to most people.  These images are keept where everyone
can have access to them.  Images that might be offensive to the "resonable
person" have been put in a directory that is executable but unreadable.
all the files in that directory are readable.  If a users want to see what 
is in that directory, they must ask the person who maintains the images for
a list of the files in that direcotry.  Everyone is requested to clear their
console when they leave.  Its a very simple system and it works.

I have made two realizations.  Clasification schemes, for determining what is
offensive and what is not, fail.  Censorship of what images people can displayed
only encourages people to display those images.

A short personal note boardering on a flame :
Thomas, open minds are necessary to discuss matters like this.  If you don't 
have an open mind, plase stay out of the discussion.

A short disclaimer here :
My opinions do not represent the opinions of ACIT, the CIS department or the
University of Delaware.

Chris
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