The argument provided here is flawed because the fact that the internet is so large makes regulating it more difficult, but because it is difficult it does not mean that it should not be regulated. Some also argue that because “internet is different in operation from other communication networks”, so it should not be regulated (Darlington). “Whereas radio and television is pumped into millions of homes simultaneously (push technology), the Internet is an interactive medium and requires a particular user actively to seek a particular site or application (pull technology)” (Darlington). The very nature of the way in which the end user consumes the internet makes a good argument for having some sort of formal restrictions. In the case of radio and television, there are certain restrictions on the amount of violence and sex that goes through. So even if an individual wants to see something “special”, there is absolutely no way in which he can do that if nothing such is broadcast at that time, but the case of internet is quite different. A person can view anything, anytime and anywhere he wants. Therefore, regulation acts as a great measure to ensure that a check is maintained over the usage of the …show more content…
"The Internet and Middle East Studies." AT&T Business Internet Services. Japanese Institute of Middle Eastern Economies (JIME). Web. 10 May 2010. http://pws.prserv.net/hosaka/shuji/internet/The%20Internet%20and%20Middle%20East%20Studies.htm
Manohar, Uttara. "Pros and Cons of Internet Regulation." Buzzle Web Portal: Intelligent Life on the Web. Web. 10 May 2010. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/pros-and-cons-of-internet-regulation.html
"Internet Legal Definition of Internet. Internet Synonyms by the Free Online Law Dictionary." Legal Dictionary. Web. 10 May 2010. http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Internet
Darlington, Roger. "Regulation of the Internet1." Roger Darlington's Homepage. 25 Feb. 2010. Web. 10 May 2010. http://www.rogerdarlington.me.uk/regulation.html
“Internet Regulation” 123HelpMe.com. 09 May 2010. http://www.123helpme.com/view.asp?id=36242
"Free Essay Internet Regulation." ECheat - Free Essays, Free Term Papers, Custom Essays. 31 Dec. 2005. Web. 10 May 2010. http://www.echeat.com/essay.php?t=28353
Kornblum,Janet. "Spam Continues to Increase," Newsfactor.com, January 13, 2002
"Spam: What Is Spam?" Spam – Antivirus - Identity Theft - Scams and Fraud: STOP IT. Web. 10 May 2010.