They're going to use this filter to block criticism of the government and the coming new world order, as well as "crazy" conspiracy theories which might cause you to distrust the government.
I come across porn sites when I put typos of regular well known sites. T_T youtube without a y for example. Completely by accident! But other then that I agree.
its a new china! Power to the people...oh but wait..censor the people and take their right to free information. Oh, and everyone should feel patriotic at the same time.
i totallyy agree with u 100% im a child myslf... and the only wayyy u could find child porn is if u wanted to find it and dug deep... i admit normal porn is simple but a filter isnt going to stop kids finding porn if they really wanted to... so yehh 100% agreeance great job :)
Oh! (Sorry, couldn't resist) Porn on Myspace? OH WON'T SOMEBODY THINK OF THE CHILDREN. <-- NOT HAPPENING. EVER.
The only way you'd get to it is if you actually searched it, and if young children are using the internet, wouldn't the parents have put a block on it?? Unless they were bad parents...Not mentioning names.
If you had something to send web history to an email address, the person accessing the internet could delete it. =/ (OH. DEAR.)
Filters scare; who's to say they're just going to stick to child porn or just porn for that matter? Once a filter is in place it's only a matter of time before it gets out of hand or is used for someone elses gain like blocking sites that speak out against certain politics or what have you. I trust the government to a certain degree but not enough to block sites for me. Good vid.
Being in the US, this doesn't affect me at all, but this was a very cool, informative, interesting (and yes, funny) video. Am definitely looking forward to more. Watching out for the kids is cool, but why do governments always insist on micromanaging how people raise their kids? This is why parents have begun to insist that the kids filter the world for them!
I'm the Sal IM is referring to in the post below. The politicians in Canberra want to removes Vegemite from the shelves because it's too salty! WTF!?! There's a heap of other things out there that need attention like better pay for Nurses! I worry about my tax dollars when I hear the reports on Vegemite! Nice video on Children and pornography by the way :)
Good coverage of the Ministers misguided attempt at political point scoring - as you said, a filter will only solve part of the problem and mask the rest. Another point would be the unconstitutional nature of the second filter (We have a right to privacy). Its a bit unfortunate that the ISP's wont challenge it due to the public backlash it might cause - oh well, Chinas human rights records isnt that great, and thats where Rudd is driving us, along with his ridiculous republic ideas
Australia's internet service is a joke. The combination of the governments idiotic policy put together with the incompetence of Telstra will make it almost impossible for any easy access to the internet.
Nice vid Rohan! About time someone made an informative video about this!
Oh No U di'int, lol! you answered me!!! I am honored BEYOND giddiness! seriously!
Thanks for answering my question as informative as you did, you did an ABSOLUTE brill job luv..I'm way impressed...am sorry it was such a pain to answer and your right, 3.5 mins just only got u started on a very good defense...Peace Friend!!
What really sucks about this internet filter is that it was said that it'll slow down our internet connections by at least 15% but could go up to slowing it down by 87%
I think thats BS our internet is slow as it is anyways
Actually they've refined the filter now. It was going to be a dynamic filter, which tests showed would slow our internet speed to a crawl. Now it is two more-or-less static blacklists so the effect of net speed is much less, which is why I didn't talk about that (or else by jove I would have!)
These new tests they have proposed are testing the effectiveness of the static filters in adequately blocking content. I'm fairly certain they won't bring the dynamic filter idea back (fingers crossed!)
I read about this subject in the news. I find it interesting that there has not been more public outrage and protest. Don't get me wrong, I would love for someone to do away with child pornography.
I guess in American society we would see this as a freedom being taken away from us. Most of the US believe it is the parents job to watch thier children, not the govornment. I don't speak for everyone of course.I understand the thought behind the censorship and if it works great! Great Vid BTW
In Australia it's not really about freedom. Australians do not have an express right to freedom of expression because we do not have a bill of rights - only implied rights as defined by a High Court judge while interpreting our constitution.
This argument is really about whether or not it is good policy. There are a litany of reasons why it isn't. Discussions about this being an encroachment on our rights should be an afterthought, because they don't provide conclusive reasons not to do this.
The policy in my opinion can work, but of course has its flaws. Yes it is very good that child pornorgraphy will be blocked, but like you said it doesn't eliminate the problem. Other sites on the otherhand, that the govornment deem undesireable, are considered undesireable by the govornment. It is more the computer owners responsibility to filter thier own internet, and monitor what thier children are doing. Sorry for my lack of understanding Australian Govt. LOL. I really do enjoy your videos
Oh don't worry about lack of understanding. I knew you aren't Australian so I wasn't expecting you to know but I took the opportunity to edumacate anyone who might read big-looking comments ; )
Sorry to make these comments so long. I keep writing because I enjoy intelligent conversation. It is hard to say everything in 500 characters. Thanks for replying both times. I look forward to your future videos, because well they are interesting. Oh and I do not advocate the porn industry either. Did you know they are trying to get a govornment bail out? Thanks again for your time. Talk to you soon.
2) "accidently" being the operative word when stumbling onto porn.
Any movement being sponsored by a group calling itself "Family First" should immediately be considered suspect. They may claim to support families, but their intention is to inflict their will on EVERYBODY, families or not. Homophobic groups often call themselves such names here in America, also espousing the marketing ploy that they're supposedly protecting children.
*sigh* Unfortunately uploading the second time didn't do me much good. I really have to figure out what the correct rendering settings are before I attempt anything like this again.
And yeah Family First are a bit like that. They've done some good stuff in the past, but I'm pretty unimpressed with them in general.
BigPond isn't taking part in the internet filter. Yay! Because we just switched from Optus to BigPond because we moved houses.
They're spending about 60 million dollars a year on this filter, and it's a 4 year trial plan thing. That's a shit load of money that could be put to some good use.
All the ISPs taking part in the trial have gone on record to say they are doing so to prove how it won't work. I'm really hoping it does not succeed.
Generally I like the Rudd government actually. They've apologised to the stolen generation, closed the detention centres outside Australia and acknowledged global warming, but I'm angry he hasn't yet carried through with his promise to fix Australia's broadband network.
A phenomenal video Robofillet, instant five star rating and favorite. Both entertaining and informative. Something I fail to do in videos, except when I'm juggling infants and spouting Marxism, simultaneously.
hahahahahah!! 1:22 LUV IT with a passion!! go robo!
stay awsome <3
TePattieCakeNinja 1 year ago
I don't think the government understands how serious this issue is.
If this filter is forced on us, it's fucking war! I will not stand by as my country becomes China.
Fuck Conroy and his Orwellian Labor cunts
kingazzaman 2 years ago
It's a conspiracy, Rohan. Curbing information deemed "undesirable" = sounds like Google China.
hitomi6187 2 years ago
Very well made vid, expressed your point in an articulate manner while still keeping it funny.
ultravioletwaterfall 2 years ago
Haha Accidentally come across porn, heh sure Rohan,
But thats not why I'm dropping a comment here,
This video may fix the widescreen issue you had with this video, and any of your other videos
watch?v=MFPcAIM8fB0
dctcool 2 years ago
i remember when there was barely any views
eryd14 2 years ago
They're going to use this filter to block criticism of the government and the coming new world order, as well as "crazy" conspiracy theories which might cause you to distrust the government.
luke666808g 2 years ago
Have you ever noticed how your mouth shifts to the right as you speak? :D
legacycx 2 years ago
u mean his left, but ur rite, rite?
FISHFLICKS 2 years ago
You sound pretty smart, especially in this video. BTW your videos are hilarious.
Katratgo 3 years ago
I come across porn sites when I put typos of regular well known sites. T_T youtube without a y for example. Completely by accident! But other then that I agree.
raybecca 3 years ago
You are seriously one of my new favorite people.
Avrly 3 years ago 2
Jolly good show of brains, wits and humour. I was born to wear pants, but choose NOT too!
jermed78 3 years ago
how old ru btw?
CharlieandLola1 3 years ago
haha wow you used so many big words that it fried my brain a little, but it was awesome
pants are cool btw
BecausePandasAreEmo 3 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
god your fucking annoying
anthonycrime 3 years ago
OMG u were born to wear pant? I didn't know that. Randomness is awsome
PwngeTrooper 3 years ago
Now I really want to watch the rest of your videos...
right now...
unfortunately I can't do that in one night because my internet has slowed down so much.
Glad to see you're studying to teach media. These videos really show your talent off!
I can see you in one of those children's news programs like Behind The News.
I enjoy your humor as well =)
dothefunkychicken 3 years ago
Good post, mate!
jokerkiwi 3 years ago
This video was really well-made, good for you!
Rosiercentral 3 years ago
its a new china! Power to the people...oh but wait..censor the people and take their right to free information. Oh, and everyone should feel patriotic at the same time.
Kekaihalaialaihilani 3 years ago
lol 1:23
teis1411 3 years ago
If anyone out there is concerned about pornography, and just other general yucky stuff, encyclopediadramatica and 4chan are BIIIIIIG no-no's!
there are some terrible stuff on there, so AVOID AT ALL COSTS!
especially if you have young children.... or any children for that matter!
aphroditeangel26 3 years ago
i totallyy agree with u 100% im a child myslf... and the only wayyy u could find child porn is if u wanted to find it and dug deep... i admit normal porn is simple but a filter isnt going to stop kids finding porn if they really wanted to... so yehh 100% agreeance great job :)
MoNkEhZ10 3 years ago
Oh! (Sorry, couldn't resist) Porn on Myspace? OH WON'T SOMEBODY THINK OF THE CHILDREN. <-- NOT HAPPENING. EVER.
The only way you'd get to it is if you actually searched it, and if young children are using the internet, wouldn't the parents have put a block on it?? Unless they were bad parents...Not mentioning names.
If you had something to send web history to an email address, the person accessing the internet could delete it. =/ (OH. DEAR.)
NarutoAnimeLover13 3 years ago
You make a very compelling case. FiveStarsFavouritedTwittered
johnofjordan 3 years ago
Thanks for the shout out John!
RoboFillet 3 years ago
loved it ro, good stuff!!
Thelongleggedfly 3 years ago
Filters scare; who's to say they're just going to stick to child porn or just porn for that matter? Once a filter is in place it's only a matter of time before it gets out of hand or is used for someone elses gain like blocking sites that speak out against certain politics or what have you. I trust the government to a certain degree but not enough to block sites for me. Good vid.
CASEDlLLA 3 years ago
Filters scare me*, errgh typing. Hah.
CASEDlLLA 3 years ago
i love how u can take something this serious and still make it funny and entertaining :P
Sidiza 3 years ago
Being in the US, this doesn't affect me at all, but this was a very cool, informative, interesting (and yes, funny) video. Am definitely looking forward to more. Watching out for the kids is cool, but why do governments always insist on micromanaging how people raise their kids? This is why parents have begun to insist that the kids filter the world for them!
shockyn 3 years ago
Great video - Excellent stance on the topic you backed up your argument well.
Can we send you to Canberra to save Vegemite? My friend Sal is not happy about the potential removal of Vegemite from our supermarket shelves!
As for child pornographers. Bring in a law to bury them alive- I'll dig the hole for free!
intentionalmisuse07 3 years ago
What is this thing about removing Vegemite from the shelves? I haven't heard of this!
RoboFillet 3 years ago
the "government" is going to put a regulation on
the fat in food products & vegimite might be too
'fatty'. Its sooooo UN-australian.
RONiiKA 3 years ago
I'm the Sal IM is referring to in the post below. The politicians in Canberra want to removes Vegemite from the shelves because it's too salty! WTF!?! There's a heap of other things out there that need attention like better pay for Nurses! I worry about my tax dollars when I hear the reports on Vegemite! Nice video on Children and pornography by the way :)
salx77 3 years ago
This was a very informative and interesting video. Thanks for posting it.
Blueaveo3568 3 years ago
i've certainly been missing out Rohan! although, now i kind of accidentally want to take you to a porn shop. (omggg im kidding, but not at all) ^_^
BenRobot 3 years ago
p.s. HI!!! :D
BenRobot 3 years ago
OMGOMGOMGBEN!
Hi <3 ^_^
RoboFillet 3 years ago
Good coverage of the Ministers misguided attempt at political point scoring - as you said, a filter will only solve part of the problem and mask the rest. Another point would be the unconstitutional nature of the second filter (We have a right to privacy). Its a bit unfortunate that the ISP's wont challenge it due to the public backlash it might cause - oh well, Chinas human rights records isnt that great, and thats where Rudd is driving us, along with his ridiculous republic ideas
lorDUpor 3 years ago
I agree with you and perhaps they should never had invented any pornography.
KittyCatInAustralia 3 years ago
Yeah. I don't advocate the porn industry, but I think a filter is the wrong way to go in combating it.
RoboFillet 3 years ago
Well said and still amusing. I enjoyed this very much. :)
okasey 3 years ago
RoboFillet is cool (:
EllzC0 3 years ago
i didn't even know there was such a thing as child pornography until this..
great video rohan!
n33dxaxbrain 3 years ago
nice analysis! go you! bcawk!
saxyrocks 3 years ago
It is a test of the tech to shut up political dissent and speech that they don't like, once you start the censorship it can expand at will.
Google Cory Doctorow COMM499 PWNed USC class
and hear about the rest of the plans for you.
Great video
tyrbolo 3 years ago
Australia's internet service is a joke. The combination of the governments idiotic policy put together with the incompetence of Telstra will make it almost impossible for any easy access to the internet.
Nice vid Rohan! About time someone made an informative video about this!
Jacinta411 3 years ago
Yes, that was well done. I agree.
ZMoulton 3 years ago
Oh No U di'int, lol! you answered me!!! I am honored BEYOND giddiness! seriously!
Thanks for answering my question as informative as you did, you did an ABSOLUTE brill job luv..I'm way impressed...am sorry it was such a pain to answer and your right, 3.5 mins just only got u started on a very good defense...Peace Friend!!
Quisitali 3 years ago
The answering itself wasn't difficult - just the uploading ; ) It was no problem!
RoboFillet 3 years ago
this was really cool! hope to see more!
spectrem 3 years ago
Yeah my internet has been extremely slow these past few days. Very well said, Rohan =D
ShazzyxD 3 years ago
Robofillet is the new Voice of Reason ^_^
I actually spent the whole video going "yes, yes! Someone who still has a brain in this whole Internet Censor debacle!"
azukar8 3 years ago
What really sucks about this internet filter is that it was said that it'll slow down our internet connections by at least 15% but could go up to slowing it down by 87%
I think thats BS our internet is slow as it is anyways
dctcool 3 years ago
Actually they've refined the filter now. It was going to be a dynamic filter, which tests showed would slow our internet speed to a crawl. Now it is two more-or-less static blacklists so the effect of net speed is much less, which is why I didn't talk about that (or else by jove I would have!)
These new tests they have proposed are testing the effectiveness of the static filters in adequately blocking content. I'm fairly certain they won't bring the dynamic filter idea back (fingers crossed!)
RoboFillet 3 years ago
I really like the direction you're going with your channel Rohan. You're a very articulate and intelligent individual.
Plus you're a gigglefest. I kind of love you.
Cohenism 3 years ago
I've gone all gooey <3
RoboFillet 3 years ago
I read about this subject in the news. I find it interesting that there has not been more public outrage and protest. Don't get me wrong, I would love for someone to do away with child pornography.
I guess in American society we would see this as a freedom being taken away from us. Most of the US believe it is the parents job to watch thier children, not the govornment. I don't speak for everyone of course.I understand the thought behind the censorship and if it works great! Great Vid BTW
ANBUop 3 years ago
In Australia it's not really about freedom. Australians do not have an express right to freedom of expression because we do not have a bill of rights - only implied rights as defined by a High Court judge while interpreting our constitution.
This argument is really about whether or not it is good policy. There are a litany of reasons why it isn't. Discussions about this being an encroachment on our rights should be an afterthought, because they don't provide conclusive reasons not to do this.
RoboFillet 3 years ago
The policy in my opinion can work, but of course has its flaws. Yes it is very good that child pornorgraphy will be blocked, but like you said it doesn't eliminate the problem. Other sites on the otherhand, that the govornment deem undesireable, are considered undesireable by the govornment. It is more the computer owners responsibility to filter thier own internet, and monitor what thier children are doing. Sorry for my lack of understanding Australian Govt. LOL. I really do enjoy your videos
ANBUop 3 years ago
Oh don't worry about lack of understanding. I knew you aren't Australian so I wasn't expecting you to know but I took the opportunity to edumacate anyone who might read big-looking comments ; )
RoboFillet 3 years ago
Sorry to make these comments so long. I keep writing because I enjoy intelligent conversation. It is hard to say everything in 500 characters. Thanks for replying both times. I look forward to your future videos, because well they are interesting. Oh and I do not advocate the porn industry either. Did you know they are trying to get a govornment bail out? Thanks again for your time. Talk to you soon.
ANBUop 3 years ago
Great points there Rob
and there animated cuts are awesome
AndySmiirnoff 3 years ago
What about the children???? haha. Rohan iz so funny!
JohnsHouseofFun 3 years ago
1) Deja vu
2) "accidently" being the operative word when stumbling onto porn.
Any movement being sponsored by a group calling itself "Family First" should immediately be considered suspect. They may claim to support families, but their intention is to inflict their will on EVERYBODY, families or not. Homophobic groups often call themselves such names here in America, also espousing the marketing ploy that they're supposedly protecting children.
dafttool 3 years ago
*sigh* Unfortunately uploading the second time didn't do me much good. I really have to figure out what the correct rendering settings are before I attempt anything like this again.
And yeah Family First are a bit like that. They've done some good stuff in the past, but I'm pretty unimpressed with them in general.
RoboFillet 3 years ago
thats really informative, and thank you for sharing!
hermioniehalliwell03 3 years ago
Well spoken. Great video, Ro!
marionhoney 3 years ago
I hate it when people make perfect sense in a video because I never have anything to respond with. Damn you logic and reason!
jiklar 3 years ago
The poster on the left hand side of you (from my perspective) does it say "Alabaster"? It kind of looks like it could be a Battlestar Galactica one.
emmasspace 3 years ago
Disclo is right, it's an Alabaster Box poster. AB are a band that started in my city and are now touring America.
RoboFillet 3 years ago
Oh. Cool =)
emmasspace 3 years ago
Haha, I understood the ending this time!
(Sorry for the double psot :P)
madison3993 3 years ago
Haaaa, my comment was right after that one XD
madison3993 3 years ago
i like this.
i like this seriousness.
please educate us more.
DemonWithGoldenWings 3 years ago
Great video, Rohan. You're good at this kind of thing.
Cadwaladr 3 years ago
you rock dude, I like your videos more than I like MCR fan-fics, and I read and write a lot of MCR fan-fics.
DoubleHeadedGuitar 3 years ago
i listen to for like hours if you were to lecture me cause you are funny yet informative at the same time go you
kester102 3 years ago
Hi Rohan,
Excellent work on your first Poultry Press video. You argued your point succinctly and thoroughly.
Peter.
PerthPete1 3 years ago
Thank you! <3
RoboFillet 3 years ago
The filter is also going to be banning drugs, violence and terrorism.
nO1oThAdDiCt 3 years ago
BigPond isn't taking part in the internet filter. Yay! Because we just switched from Optus to BigPond because we moved houses.
They're spending about 60 million dollars a year on this filter, and it's a 4 year trial plan thing. That's a shit load of money that could be put to some good use.
Rudd failz epically.
nO1oThAdDiCt 3 years ago
All the ISPs taking part in the trial have gone on record to say they are doing so to prove how it won't work. I'm really hoping it does not succeed.
Generally I like the Rudd government actually. They've apologised to the stolen generation, closed the detention centres outside Australia and acknowledged global warming, but I'm angry he hasn't yet carried through with his promise to fix Australia's broadband network.
RoboFillet 3 years ago
i know im not from austrialia but i do agree with you there
Snow123 3 years ago
I like the alternative idea you mentioned in this video, the promotion of accountability software. This seems like a much better idea than the filter.
Very well thought out, Rohan. Lets hope the Conroy himself sees this video and you proverbially smack some sense into him.
BTW, "I was born to wear pants." Totally know this quote, who said it? I'm thinking it was a tweet for some reason. =P
Mittopotahis 3 years ago
It was my tweet =P
RoboFillet 3 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
you baggin on oru internet poof?
maybes its cuzza youre shitty yank computer
and our internet doesnt let inbred semen files from your yank pc into our aus net
cerealsufle 3 years ago
You fool. I'm obviously Australian.
RoboFillet 3 years ago
Do you kiss your mother with that mouth?
lewisbostock 3 years ago
A phenomenal video Robofillet, instant five star rating and favorite. Both entertaining and informative. Something I fail to do in videos, except when I'm juggling infants and spouting Marxism, simultaneously.
lewisbostock 3 years ago
Why thank you Lewis, I'm glad! Uploading this video nearly killed me. That's nearly ten hours of my life I won't be getting back.
RoboFillet 3 years ago
Worth it though, on a lighter note, can I please call your subscribers 'The Riders of Rohan' from now on?
lewisbostock 3 years ago
HAHAHA!
I was going to go for something like 'Chickens' - less likely to be taken for a double-entendre!
RoboFillet 3 years ago
"Won'y somebody please think of the children!!!!"
choppa79 3 years ago