Is censorship necessary? - Page 2

Originally posted by: Aquilia_Aditi

Censorship is nothing less than withholding information from a group of people for personal gain (or Government gain/control). Essentially, it is taking options and thoughts away from the people so that only one side of a story is seen.

The only censorships that I agree with is a parental right to limit material that is seen by young children/minors. And, the government right to censor materials seen by criminals in prison.

I personally dont think cencorship is good either, but, it is different with children. Im sorry, but someone has to protect them from seeing things they should not. Just like seat belts. How about a 10 year old getting in to see a XXX rated movie? That would be wrong, wouldn't it? Sure it would. So, in cases like that, censorship is totally warranted and just fine with me. But as an adult, I think if I dont like what I see, I will change the channel or walk out of the theatre or wherever. I am an adult and have the right to choose for myself. I mean, if I am old enough to go to war, pay taxes and be held accountable for myself as an adult, I can certainly decide what I should view or read. And since I have the responsibilities as an adult, I should have the luxuries of my freedom to choose.

So children, yes. Adults, no.

Originally posted by: Freethinker112

I am against censorship. Everybody has a right to voice their opinions. People will always disagree, but that does not give one side the right to remove the opposing views.

Originally posted by: seoulbeats

Exactly but for that we all need to stop getting offended at views we don't agree with, stop using that as an excuse to issue life-threatening fatwas and spread violence. In short we all need to be freethinkers.( pardon the pun but I just couldn't resist.)

Originally posted by: seoulbeats

For children censorship is a whole different kettle of fish all together. X rated videos are available for all to see, there is no foolproof method to prevent it from being accessible to a certain age group.

I agree with you. If you don't like it don't watch it. What's the point of making a fuss over it?

Originally posted by: Prometeus

Censorship is ' very '''''' ''''' in ''''' ''''''... I think we need a seperate channel with MA certificate...MA for a mature audience, contains coarse language, some nudity and adult themes ..😊

Originally posted by: zorrro

Censorship is not only about regulating opposing views. There are situations when inflammatory speeches or posts can cause a lot of damage to life and property, reputation , security, peace

I think that under these circumstances some censorship would be justified. The recent incidents of mass exodus of people from the north eastern parts of India is a case in point.

Originally posted by: Freethinker112

Then the problem arises that who will decide what is "inflammatory" or not? You allow one thing and the next thing you know is that government is trying to censor criticisms as "hate speech". In fact, Indian government is doing it right now with Google, GB, and Twitter. So you see, it just becomes a tool for powerful to suppress its oppressors. So, you just can't give someone power to censor because then transparency is lost. You gotta let people speak. Public can then itself decide what is inflammatory and what is rational. You can't let a group of people decide for everyone.

Originally posted by: Freethinker112

Then the problem arises that who will decide what is "inflammatory" or not? You allow one thing and the next thing you know is that government is trying to censor criticisms as "hate speech". In fact, Indian government is doing it right now with Google, GB, and Twitter. So you see, it just becomes a tool for powerful to suppress its oppressors. So, you just can't give someone power to censor because then transparency is lost. You gotta let people speak. Public can then itself decide what is inflammatory and what is rational. You can't let a group of people decide for everyone.