Google Controversy...thougts? (history, Ching)

PerFeCTioNThrUSileNCe · 01-27-2006, 12:33 AM

So, there has been quite a fuss about the government forcing the popular search engine Google.com to hand over a portion of their search history to the Justice Department, as to crack down on internet pornography and things of that nature. A lot of people seem to think that its an infringement on our privacy, and that it shouldnt be done. Anyone have any thoughts or opinions on this?

Click here to read an article concerning the issue.

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 01-27-2006, 12:39 AM

I'm not sure, it is only a search engine, I think we should have the freedom to search in private.

Merkaba · 01-27-2006, 01:21 AM

Meh. I'm a little sidelined.

I think it's not so bad if they want to eliminate child porn and things, the really immoral stuff. But I don't see the big deal with ordinary porn though, it's nothing bad, you can buy it in shops...

On the other hand, it is just a friggin search engine and it is a little fustrating to see agencies pushing their heads further up political correctness's arse.

Shouldn't they be saving donkeys or something cultural.

PerFeCTioNThrUSileNCe · 01-27-2006, 01:31 AM

thats kinda the way i see it too. there are better, more important things they could be doing.

franscar · 01-27-2006, 05:59 AM

The U.S. government can already monitor Google usage to see what is being searched for. They're after propriety data which Google has no obligation to declare.

IF this was all about how often people were searching for porn on the internet, then the answer is simple. Very often.

Shooting Star · 01-27-2006, 12:15 PM

I went with yes. I'm too lazy and I don't care enough to bother explaining why I support what I support.

Urban Hat€monger ? · 01-27-2006, 12:16 PM

I wonder what conclusions the US government would draw from me searching for pictures of monkeys on bikes & saddam hussein in his underpants?

PerFeCTioNThrUSileNCe · 01-27-2006, 01:41 PM

that you are insane.

Vismund Cygnus · 01-27-2006, 02:46 PM

I voted yes.

Imonlydancing · 01-27-2006, 02:52 PM

Oh yeah.
I heard about this on the News.
It's silly.
I think you should be allowed to search what you like.
What if you want to find something that's related to the government or whatever and you can't get onto that site.

View Poll Results: Is it an infringement upon our privacy?
Yes, and it shouldnt be done.	15	83.33%
No, it should be done for the reasons that have been provided.	3	16.67%
Voters: 18. You may not vote on this poll

01-27-2006, 12:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
Scarlett O'Hara Make it so Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,181	I'm not sure, it is only a search engine, I think we should have the freedom to search in private. __________________ "Elph is truly an enfant terrible of the forum, bless and curse him" - Marie, Queen of Thots

01-27-2006, 01:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
Merkaba Whitewater! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,885	Meh. I'm a little sidelined. I think it's not so bad if they want to eliminate child porn and things, the really immoral stuff. But I don't see the big deal with ordinary porn though, it's nothing bad, you can buy it in shops... On the other hand, it is just a friggin search engine and it is a little fustrating to see agencies pushing their heads further up political correctness's arse. Shouldn't they be saving donkeys or something cultural. __________________ She thinks I'm a reclusive genius, she's going to be very disappointed when she finds out i'm a reclusive wanker

01-27-2006, 05:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
franscar Honky Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Birmingham Posts: 665	The U.S. government can already monitor Google usage to see what is being searched for. They're after propriety data which Google has no obligation to declare. IF this was all about how often people were searching for porn on the internet, then the answer is simple. Very often. __________________ Franscar is metal. You are not.

01-27-2006, 12:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
Urban Hat€monger ? The Sexual Intellectual Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere cooler than you Posts: 18,605	I wonder what conclusions the US government would draw from me searching for pictures of monkeys on bikes & saddam hussein in his underpants? __________________ Urb's RYM Stuff Most people sell their soul to the devil, but the devil sells his soul to Nick Cave.

01-27-2006, 12:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
Shooting Star Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: I live in a house. Posts: 186	I went with yes. I'm too lazy and I don't care enough to bother explaining why I support what I support.

01-27-2006, 02:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
Vismund Cygnus Meeting People Is Easy Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 33	I voted yes. __________________ Come on Alex, you can do it. Come on Alex, there's nothin' to it.

01-27-2006, 02:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
Imonlydancing raaaaaaa Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bedford Posts: 951	Oh yeah. I heard about this on the News. It's silly. I think you should be allowed to search what you like. What if you want to find something that's related to the government or whatever and you can't get onto that site.