It is probably an understatement to say that content filtering is a contentious issue. With that in mind, Vodafone could claim it has been bold and brave, unilaterally introducing an adult content filter to its 3G service.

Based on your correspondence, it seems that there have been a few teething problems in implementing the system. But leaving the technical issues to one side, the move also raises questions about the legitimacy of a mobile network operator appointing itself moral guardian of its subscribers.
I’d be one of the user’s asking “hey where’d my website go?”

I refuse to give further credit card details to Vodafone, I’ve already signed a contract with them for my phone which I had to be 18 to sign, they have my date of birth on record also, as I get asked for it every time I phone them.

As to not having received any complaints about it over the weekend – I’m hardly surprised; when I asked about how to complain about the situation the operator told me they only took complaints via snail mail and would I like the address?!? I’ve satisfied my need to rant on their website feedback form, and with a solid browsing of Orange’s price plans!

Luke

from [url=http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/07/06/letters_0607/]The Register[/url]

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