Conroy is definitely a puppet. That's why the filter idiocy needs to stick to Rudd. When criticising the policy, focus the criticism towards Rudd. Make the negativity and unpopularity of the idea stick on him, make him the person responsible for it all.


Quote Originally Posted by 1AZRAEL1 View Post
You know, I can't wait for the day that this does get put into effect, and then they realise what a dumb mistake it was in the first place
Problem with that is, no matter whatever negative consequences the filter causes for the Internet in Australia, and no matter how bad it is, neither the ALP or the Libs will repeal it. Neither will have the cojones to do so.

That's why it's so important that legislation not be passed, and why it's so vital everyone lobbies the Libs to oppose the idea.

As I've been saying, tell everyone you know about this dumb policy. Inform them of the negative consequences it will bring (Govt being able to block what they want at will; won't stop bad guys as ALL filters are easily bypassable; speed degradation; overblocking; filters being security vulnerabilities; increase in Internet costs, which the IIA has hinted will be significant; etc), and advise them to write to the ALP saying they oppose the idea and will vote against them because of it, as well as writing to the Libs, Greens and Independents urging them to flat out oppose the idea.

(Greens have stated they won't support the policy, as has Independent Nick Xenophon, but still send them letters anyway to help spur them on and maintain their resolve and let them know they have support for their stance)



Forgot to mention earlier, the filter was apparently slammed on Sunrise this morning. Video of it here (which I've yet to watch):

http://au.tv.yahoo.com/sunrise/video...-stars-may-30/