Friday, January 15, 2010

Topic: Censorship

10-second review: Objectionable words online. American Online has decided to reject certain words used in its online network, including “breast.” Reversed their decision when cancer societies objected. “Body parts that might be named in medical diagnoses do not fall under the category of offensive online communication.”


Philadelphia Inquirer. (December 2, 1995), A2.


Comment: The issue is highlighted by Newt Gingrich in tomorrow’s blog. RayS.

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