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Re: new topic - library filtering software
To Peter Loewer: In a recent GWL email you stated that
your wife works in a children's library. If she thinks her library would
like children's illustrated books on compost she can email me roulstonlp@sympatico.ca for details on
my two books entitled 'Pee Wee and the Magical Compost Heap' and 'Pee Wee's
Great Adventure: a guide to Vermicomposting' for details. Thank you.
Larraine Roulston.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2003 7:05 PM
Subject: Re: [GWL] new topic - library
filtering software
My wife works for the Children's Department of
the library. Number One: unless you live north of San Fransciso or perhaps in
Boulder, Colorado, no library system can afford to go it alone. Number
Two: Most communites are strapped beyond belief because the tax base is
now going into all directions to support what's there. Example: Bill Gates
gives free computers to libraries BUT doesn't fund the cost of the paper or
maintenance. Number Three: You cannot ask for the filters to be removed
BECAUSE most libraries do not have the staff to employ a full-time webmaster.
As to filters I've been a liberal all my life (and continue to be) but I
see no reason for the ALA to fight filters in the Children's Department--and
that's exactly what they are doing. In our library people are coming in off
the street to use the computers to place bets or sign on to porn--and that has
nothing to do with filters but it has everything to do with societal
responsiblity! Peter
-------Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2003 6:08
PM
Subject: Re: [GWL] new topic - library
filtering software
There are other options. How much federal aid do
local libraries acutally get? They can always opt out of any federal
aid, issue closed. If a community feels strongly enough about
filtering the community can give the library alternate financial
support. And, as I understand the approach of the law...as an adult
you can simply ask for the filter to be turned off while you use the
computer. Aside from that I'm absolutely opposed to the filters but
not everyone is and every community has differing standards and
pressures.
Andrew
Messinger
The Hampton
Gardener
The Hampton
Gardener is a Registered Trade Mark
(Published every Thursday in the
Southampton Press)
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