subject: Adult Straight and Gay Websites for the iPad and Their Social Implications [print this page] Despite efforts from Steve Jobs and others to keep iPorn from infultrating the Apple's new iPad there are several gaps allowing browser based, non-Flash developed porn both straight and gay to infiltrate the market.
As more and more people pickup the iPad. But what are the social implications of such easy access? After-all it is the internet. Who's responsibility is it to keep this content from the kids who might be getting iPads as the price falls and the holidays approach? Should Apple spend their efforts developing applications which provide safe internet browsing or simply look to ban it altogether as they have been somewhat successful in doing on the iPhone?
Porn is a 10 Billion Dollar a year industry and it's not going anywhere. And should it? I'd say no! But we do have a responsibility to keep it out of kids hands. I challenge the right wingers to take a more liberal view of this important topic and really attack the scenario that's a problem. Keeping it from underage viewers and ensuring the legality and legitimacy of the Porn maker's record keeping and content.
But whats to stop viewing porn in public; in the car? At your favorite coffee shop? If you find yourself viewing porn in one of these places you may have a problem! With readilty accessable porn sites for ipad such as iPad Gay Porn available at the tip of your fingertips what potential problems could arise when we leave decency in the hands of the the operator?
For now I'm glad that Apple hasn't been able to restrict viewing; I think it's the wrong message. Responsibility and ensuring regulation is the right path to take.
Adult Straight and Gay Websites for the iPad and Their Social Implications
