Okay...this is a pretty vociferous community. Lots of people do lots of creative things in here. But now is the time to help eachother out. The government is accepting input on some recommendations that will DESTROY the adult industry in Canada.
Read this article
Or...here is a quick summary...
- The Canadian Department of Justice has prepared this document entitled
Government of Canada To Review Lawful Access Laws in order to form the basis of technology law in Canada. AMong the highlights:
-establishing a national database of Internet users.
-force companies that provide on-line access to let police spy on their customers' Web and e-mail activities
-pass the costs of all proposals onto ISPs - including paying for the technology to upgrade. Here is the ACTUAL TEXT:
[B]The government is exploring how costs could be allocated within a regime that covers three main sets of circumstances. As of a date to be proclaimed by Cabinet:
1. service providers would be responsible for the costs associated with providing the lawful access capability for new technologies and services, and...
2. service providers would be responsible for the costs associated with providing a lawful access capability when a significant upgrade is made to their systems or networks, however
3. they would not be required to pay for necessary changes to their existing systems or networks.
Of course, they ask for input in a confusing manner..."The proposals in this document are points of departure for discussion and input on any or all of the proposals is welcomed." Just how the fuck do you submit discussion?
Its disgusting and it means the death of online porn in Canada.
I'm starting to put together a legit site WWW site to represent Concerned users of technology - it's in the planning stages but I hope to solicit ideas on what we can do do OPPOSE this cocksucking draconian set of proposals.