[ubuntu-uk] Mobile internet proxy

[Chris Rowson]

>
> > Ive just tried to access mowser.com using my three mobile phone and
> > got a site blocked message. After querying this with three tech
> > support, the chaps says:
> >
> > Three filters web content using an internet watch foundation blocklist
> > and so if the website is on the list you are not allowed to access it.
> >
> > Although I understand why a proxy like mowser.com would be on the
> > list, its besides the point. This is absolutely bloomin' ridiculous!
> > How on earth can mobile internet companies get away with content
> > filtering?
>
> I dont understand why mowser.com should be on the IWF list. Their list
> contains URLs of sites known to contain material relating to child
> sexual abuse and mowser.com appears to be a proxy!
>
> You could complain to the IWF!
>
> BTW, I have no problem with anyone blocking access to such sites,
> providing it is accurate!
>
> Regards,
> Tony.

Hi Tony,

It'll be on the IWF list because mowser would allow someone to access
an inappropriate site through in this manner.
http://mowser.com/web/www.dodgybannedwebsite.com

I just don't think it's three's job to police the internet however...

Cheers

Chris