Censorship of information on the Internet has become a much publicized debate that currently is a vital topic that is being much discussed by people. There is a great controversy on whether or not is censorship is necessary.
Internet censorship is benefitial in many ways. Firstly, the women and children are protected. The pornography industry is increasingly competitve. Many aduly website think they need to provide more diversions by advocating violent sexual abuse of women and children.
Secondly, by censorship certain information in the Internet, you can actually protect yourself against email spams. Internet spam is unsolicited email. Spam can contain in many types, such as malware, viruses, phishing schemesand spywares. Spyware can be activated by simply opening that particular email. To avoid this, do not open any unknown emails and don't be tempted into any of that. Phishing schemes will try to steal your identity by asking several personal information about yourself. These notes often appears to be form seemingly legitimate financial companies asking you to verify your account and password.
Thirdly, by having this Internet censorship, many sensitive issues cannot be published without any proof. Sensitive issues such as religion, cultures, politics and so on, which can be a threat to our society, is best censored to avoid arguements and maintain peace among us.
References : Usman Qazi (1996) The Internet Censorship Controvery[Online].
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