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The Dark Sides of the Internet
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posted by mpawlo
on Wednesday August 28, @10:55AM
from the no-different-than-the-real-world dept.
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Drugs. Gambling. Terrorism. Child Pornography.
BusinessWeek has investigated the dark sides of the Internet. It ain't pretty. BW goes further than just describing the phenomenon. The magazine also argues for a solution. To the BusinessWeek editors, the Web has 'too many dark and dangerous corners and too little law and order'. First they suggest an end to balkanization of law enforcement. The legislator should make clear who is responsible for policing the Internet.
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Second, they suggest using knowledge from previous succesful efforts in fighting online criminal activity. However, they conclude:
'The best deterrent may be a clear message that both the supplier and the buyer of illegal goods will face stiff penalties if they're caught.'
Read the entire story.
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