Topic Discussion 3: Internet Censorship [by Kuan Swee Li 1112702650]

Who regulates the internet? Personally, do you think there should be internet censorship? Why?

Based on what I've got in Google, there is no one who regulates the Internet, no any governing body or organization that regulates it. It can be considered as a ‘self-regulating’ body, meaning that the Internet Service Providers are given the responsibility of monitoring and regulating content.

I think yes. Internet censorship or web filtering is occurring in many countries around the world. There are differences between the level and type of censorship for different countries. The main reason of Internet censorship is to protect us, the Internet users. There are a lot of users who misused the Internet to post something that are really sensitive nowadays. The sensitive issues included hate speech, sex, violence and others. The society is now greatly affected by what you’ve seen on the Internet. They’ve misused their rights to voice out whatever they wanted to, without thinking properly. Things posted by people can really harm to some others. By the way, there are many Internet users who are still under 18 years old. Not too long ago, many naked pictures are showed and being shared all around the Facebook. And now the violent video of a young husband towards his wife is now everywhere on the Internet. Many people are sharing and talking about it. How would your children feel when they sees these? Will they learn from them? Hopefully not. And this is seriously bad. :/

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/internet-censorship.htm

Topic Discussion 3: Internet Censorship [by Bibiana Eu Ee 1112700503]

Who regulates the internet?

I think there’s no one regulating the internet. Because the internet is just run by multiple people who web sites. The government is trying to regulate it but they haven't succeeded yet. What I can get from internet research, there is some internet regulation groups. Example: The Internet Society, the Internet Architecture Board, Internet Engineering Task Force, InterNIC, PFIR-People for Internet Responsibility, ICANN.org.

Do you think there should be internet censorship? Why?

My answer will be no. Actually the internet already has censorship. I don’t think the internet needs anymore censorship. Yes, maybe it might need more, but it must have a limit there.  I opposed censoring the internet. Why? It should fall under the freedom of the press and freedom of speech. Everyone should be allowed to post whatever they want. 

TOPIC DISCUSSION 3: Internet Censorship [by Cecilia Lim Xin Lei 1112700681]

Who regulates the internet? I’m not very sure about it but I think no one regulates the internet. But after I do the research, I understand that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) have the right to regulation of the communications and multimedia industry. This mean that MCMC can regulates the internet. The Commission is also charged with overseeing the new regulatory framework for the converging telecommunications and broadcasting industries and on-line activities.

Personally, I think that there should be an internet censorship since nowadays there are too many uncomfortable website can be easily to search such as pornographic website and some other negative educates website. It will directly influence kids mind and may destroy their childhood and future. So, I think that internet censorship should be implementing.

Source: http://www.skmm.gov.my/About-Us/Our-Responsibility.aspx

Topic Discussion 3: Internet Censorship [by Ho Zhuan Han 1112700654]

I believe that there is no one who really regulates the internet. Although the government is trying to do so but actually they have not succeeded. Internet is free as everyone can build a website and post anything they want to. So, it is quite hard if you really wanted to regulate or control the whole of it. However, there are some internet regulation groups that always work behind the scenes for keeping everything run semi-smoothly. ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers), a technical coordination body for the internet. The Internet Architecture Board, responsible on internet standards and oversight. PFIR-People for Internet Responsibility, the people are concerned about the present and future operations, development, management, and regulation of the internet. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), a regulator for the converging communications and multimedia industry in Malaysia.

What I prefer is the internet censorship should be there as we knew that it is hard to prevent the sale of snuff movies or pornography. Anonymous everything on the internet creates a huge opportunity for the criminals to abuse the medium. But I think that the internet filter can be improved and allows for a more open, fair or honest opinion on what should be filtered, provided with a warning or remain open.

Source:

http://websearch.about.com/od/whatistheinternet/a/internetrules.htm

http://www.createdebate.com/debate/show/Should_there_be_internet_censorship_by_governments

Topic Discussion 3: Internet Censorship [by CHUAH CHIA LING 1112701591

From what I understanding on this http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012/aug/29/prince-harry-naked-pictures-mandelson article provided by lecturer ,I think "Internet  censorship" is also one of the serious issues we need to take care and aware about it. For sure, this is not only the first time this issue happend around us but also will getting worst if we just leave it .At the end ,the situation still remain same.

Who regulates the internet? Personally, do you think there should be internet censorship? Why?

From what I get from the research ,there is no central Internet governing body, or a King of the World Wide Web so to speak, there are Internet regulation bodies that work behind the scenes to keep everything running semi-smoothly. Which mean, no specific person incharge with Internet censorship and here are the main Internet regulation entities:

Internet Regulation Groups

The Internet Society : Provides leadership in addressing issues that confront the future of the Internet, and is the organization home for the groups responsible for Internet infrastructure standards.

The Internet Architecture Board : Responsibilities include Internet standards and oversight.

Internet Engineering Task Force : A large open international community of network designers, operators, vendors, and researchers concerned with the evolution of the Internet architecture and the smooth operation of the Internet. It is open to any interested individual.

InterNIC : Provides public information regarding Internet domain name registration services.

PFIR-People for Internet Responsibility : A group of people concerned about the present and future operations, development, management, and regulation of the Internet.

ICANN.org : The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is a technical coordination body for the Internet.

Sources : http://websearch.about.com/od/whatistheinternet/a/internetrules.htm

For me ,I personally think there should be internet censorship. In order to mandate  the neutrality of the Internet has been subject to fierce debate around the world,Internet regulation is basically restricting or controlling access to certain aspects or information. Internet regulation consists of: Censorship of data, and controlling aspects of the Internet such as domain registration, IP address control and more. For my conclusion I agree with "Internet Censorship ".

Topic Discussion 3: Internet Censorship [by Goh Zee Ruey 1112701008]

Who regulates the Internet? It's a tough question for me because I not sure about it. So, I did some research through internet, there is not a specific person regulates the worldwide network system. But still have some internet society work behind the scene who incharge the internet laws' and the rules of the internet.

My answer is yes. There should be Internet censorship in some certain part becuase internet should need a person to filter and to prevent those biased news, harmful website and controlling aspects of the Internet, such as domain registration, IP address and more to prevent the hacking issue. Nevertheless, Internet consorship should be a limit and not too over it, internet is free to all of us.

Topic Discussion 3: Internet Censorship [by Grace Ngeau 1112700346]

Who regulates the Internet? In my research through Internet, there is no specific person or organization that regulates it but there is some related information can be found in MCMC site. 

Regarding about the censorship of Internet, I personally think that there is no answer for it. It can be yes or no in certain way. Internet censorship should be practice but in a positive way. I agree that things In the internet should be filter to prevent unneccessary rumours spreading out but in the same way things posted in the internet could be mediate and we might not know the real truth. It is a very subjective question to be answered. Anyhow, censorship should be practice but not over do it.  

Topic Discussion 3: Internet Censorship [by Chee Jenn Yi 1112702243]

"Who regulates the Internet?"

It's indeed a tough question as Internet is a worldwide system of interconnected computer networks and to actually assign who to regulate the Internet globally, it's a another tough decision to make. So my answer is, no one. However, there are organizations and groups out there who work behind the scene to keep everything running almost-smoothly for us, Internet users. Here are a few examples of main Internet regulation entities http://websearch.about.com/od/whatistheinternet/a/internetrules.htm

Personally, I think there should be Internet censorship because people living in the society these days tend to abuse it for personal pleasure for example, accessing porn sites, finding ways to hack another network etc. However, there should be a limit for Internet censorship because after all, the Internet ought to be free for everyone.