I am also agree on the community aspect, and I like your analogy of the neighborhood party, and how we would behave.
I prefer my blog to stay PG. I’m never going to be G because once in a while I hit on adult topics. I try to keep information as friendly as possible, but you just can’t discuss some items without going PG

I agree on the community aspect, and I like your analogy of the neighborhood party, and how we would behave.

I don’t think a rating system would affect those worried about their freedom of speech. They could still publish what they want, but just rate it as adult content.

Technology is moving ahead so fast we are just now thinking about laws to regulate content and how to protect children on the Internet. There is always a fine line between protecting our children and free speech. Where do you draw the line and how do you protect your children? I don’t think you are far off with your post. Thanks for bringing it to our attention.

I want my site available to everyone so it would be rated G (General Audience).

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Welcome to the BWAB community.

This is a different day and age, isn’t it. All the more reason to do what we can to protect them for as long as possible

I came by your blog and checked out a little of your art work. It’s beautiful. I’ll be back again soon.

I see nothing wrong with voluntary ratings. I no longer have minor children but if I did, I would sure be attentive to the whole internet thing in whatever way necessary to keep the kid(s) directed in positive directions. A far different world than I grew up in, and certainly requires different handling.

I do not object to others writing how they want to write, but there needs to be a sensible way to keep kids from running amok.