On Thu, 25 Jan 1996, Bill Frantz wrote:
... Discussion of rating systems elided.
Does anyone have suggestions for achieving the goals of the V-Chip with many non-govermental rating agencies? It seems to me that empowering parents would head off the TV/Internet censors. Any parent who was
THere are several schemes being put about that work along those lines, with message formats being standardised, but not the actual values - you should then pick your favourite rating agency, and they determine what is rated and how. This system creates a new market for rating agencies, and it also helps parents to determine more precisely what *they* think is fit for their children. There are pros and cons for both the single set of standard codes, and the niche model - a single set is likely to be just a little above the lowest common denominator; with niches kids whose parents who pick the CC rating agency aren't going to be getting talk.origins in their newsrc anytime soon.