2.04.2004
Toy wars
http://www.heise.de/tp/english/inhalt/te/5562/1.html
The idea that the media must be constrained to 'protect' children is present in more than just internet related media. The ratings system on games that has been a major issue of contention is a good example. People want stricter restraints on the availablity of media that could be harmful to children. Part of the etoy battle focused on the 'pornography' and harmful effects it could have on children intending to head for the Toys webpage. The end result of this battle is apparent in the fact that more than 70% of the internet is devoted to pornography. Restricting access to anything on the internet on the basis of age is next to impossible, primarily because of the anonimity the internet offers users.
