Connecticut Wants to Restrict Social Networking 242
csefft writes "According to the Hartford Courant, Connecticut became the latest state to want to restrict the use of MySpace and other social networking sites. The proposed bill would require that all such sites verify the identity and age of users, as well as get parent's permission for those under 18. Sites that failed to comply would be subject to a $5,000 per day fine. Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said of the proposition, 'If we can put a man on the moon, we can verify age on the Internet,' but quickly followed with the acknowledgment that there is no foolproof method."
Anyone miss the 20's? (Score:5, Funny)
Wait a sec...
just one problem... (Score:2, Funny)
Too bad the moon landing never happened!
false (Score:1, Funny)
But but but... (Score:3, Funny)
We should encourage them to whine and mop about how life is sooooo tough in middle-class suburbia.
Tom
And one thing has to do with the other... how? (Score:5, Funny)
If we can put a man on the moon... (Score:5, Funny)
It's easy! (Score:5, Funny)
At last I understand! (Score:3, Funny)
Re:But but but... (Score:1, Funny)
You've been my friend for so long. I just wanted to say thanks.
Obligatory Dilbert quote (Score:2, Funny)
Dilbert: "All that proves is that other people can do other things."
PHB: "Maybe we should find out how they did it."
Dilbert: "Maybe they used good analogies."
(note: Done from my infinitely fallible memory, might have paraphrased a teensy bit, but that's pretty close I think to what was said.)
Re:How does this work? (Score:3, Funny)
Kid: Hey, wanna earn $5?
Bum: Sure. You want beer or cigarettes?
Kid: Uh, neither. Can you just verify its OK with you that I use MySpace?
Bum: MySpace!? I may be a bum but I got morals! Next you'll tell me you read slashdot.
Re:oh geez..... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Anyone miss the 20's? (Score:5, Funny)
Lawmakers in Connecticut are absolutely gienus for developing this new age verification method based on space travel. I'm going to move there now.