[ic] Adult Confirmation Page/delima ?

[Robert Brandtjen]

On Wednesday 27 February 2002 04:35 pm, Jim Balcom wrote:
> So, how do we, as e-merchants, protect ourselves and protect todays kids,
> and still mkae an honest living?

The problem here is the reality of the world - anyone can get a hold of a 
housemate's Visa or Master card and make a transaction - there is nothing you 
can do about that - nothing. There is no way to guarantee that anyone is who 
they say they are - no way. Especially in America - a place where teenagers 
are routinely given credit cards and cell phones, automobiles being a 
necessity, not a luxury.

And, in spite of the supposed need nowadays to feel we must police everyone 
else, we really don't have that responsibility - the parents of those 
children do, however.

There are browsers out there - made for kids
(http://www.isafari.com/IS_demo.html), that will absolutely block any and all 
adult content, while allowing them to view the Venus DE Milo - if those 
parents don't buy such safe guards for their children (mine are routed 
through a linux box which cuts their access off for them) then that is that 
child's misfortune. If you are concerned about this, then don't publish adult 
content.
-- 
 Robert Brandtjen
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