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Bayes’ Theorem 1, Mandatory Filtering 0

Unfortunately the Rudd government are pressing forward with their proposal for mandatory internet filtering. Recently, Electronic Frontiers Australia summarised the results of an analysis of current ISP-level filters commissioned by my old mates at ACMA. The figures are frankly begging to be plugged into Bayes’ Theorem, so let’s do that.

Where’s The Mandatory Filtering For Government Stupidity?

I’m still in holiday mode and have not spent much time online studying the reaction to the idiotic mandatory filtering proposals from the new Rudd government, but I expect this editorial published in the Australian is mostly representative. I disagree with none of it.

However I just can’t help passing further comment, mainly because there is [...]