Dear 12 yr old wiz kid - Des

I read your complaint with interest, but feel that you may be missing the point slightly. We mustn't attack superb media outlets like limewire, these people are keeping the spirit of the internet alive. They are putting their faith in people to use their service correctly...and they are offering it free i.e you pay if you want. Shouldn't we be looking instead to the parents that allow their children unlimited access to the internet? Yes there is a ' block adult content' box that you should have checked but more importantly your parents should be monitering your internet use. (for example-to register to this forum you need to accept a form stating that you are over 13 - ahem!) While the internet is full of wonder it is free for all to use, and -there are some sick folks out there kiddo. Why do you think that porno mags are kept on the top shelf? Yes, out of young hand's way. The same should apply to internet access. Pornography is real, it exists, and there is a big demand for it. What we must concentrate on is educating our children to deal with what they do come across and shielding them from sights that could be damaging to their development, not censoring the media.

Best wishes to you, and much happy surfing

nicholas

p.s
If you're really a 46 yr old lorry driver from Bristol - I'm very disappointed with you!