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There is nothing theoretical about conspiracy. There is only clarifying which theory goes with which conspiracy.
Coincidence? Everyone defending Google Chrome's soft block of torrent Web sites via default settings is from and living in the USA. Discuss.
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@kenhowardpdx Safe browsing is fine. Open Web suggests it be a) less obtrusive than a full page block and b) OFF by default rather than on.
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I prefer open guidelines BY global representatives long before that which is done FOR. That's my soapbox and on it I proudly slip. /@ericlaw
@ericlaw I realize my feelings are even stronger about this than I thought. Yes. I am questioning Google's motives. You are right.
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These arguments shouldn't surprise anyone in IT. Microsoft/IE rather than Google/Chrome. Are we really so stuck in this infinite loopiness?
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ANY block to a Web site is a harbinger of a walled garden. In this case, a dishonest one. The #OpenWeb ideal abolishes both. @nerdworldorder
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@nerdworldorder That's the security question. The policy question is "how to do it without disruption, soft blocks and confusion to others"
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@ericlaw From an Open Web perspective, I should turn it ON. Not off. Otherwise, market it as a nanny browser. I do appreciate your thoughts.
@ericlaw I never said chrome was enforcing censorship. I said it was blocking the Open Web. I stand by my statement and I have no influence.
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First they came for privacy. I did not speak out. I am not private. Then they come for freedom. I will not speak out, but SHOUT. #neveragain
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We've come to an interesting crossroads I think, @ericlaw - where security and policy are in conflict. Neither of us is wrong. What's right?
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@nerdworldorder At Google's whim, apparently. Once you've clicked past the soft block, you're fine. I posted a screenshot the other day.
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If there are open manholes on The World Wide Web without bright red or yellow caution tape I for one want to fall right on in.
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I'm kinda slow @ericlaw so work with me a little to explain how a soft block is remotely preventative of malware or improved security?
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It is not Google's place to determine honesty, dishonesty, legal or illegal acts. The security of my PC or IP is my responsibility @ericlaw
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@ericlaw Put copyright aside. Talk security. That's another story. A soft block is not security, it is a soft block.
@ericlaw Protecting me from malware as IT DEFINES IT isn't Google's job. Malware, viruses, bad acts must be judged in the court of the land.
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