German internet to be restricted to 6:00 to 22:00

[Redgie]

I was just speaking to a friend over in Germany and he said that the government are currently working on plans to censor the Internet there (Same technology as China (Who are outsourcing it all over the world!)). But he said they are also going to be restricting its usage to between 6:00 to 22:00 as well.

Now I'm not expert on the subject (Obviously) and I have only his word to go by, but doesn't this seem completely ridiculous? If it is true, what possible advantage would come from removing Internet access for the night? People would go to bed earlier? How is that much of an advantage to the government of a country whose ability to function relies on 24/7 communication (Just as any other country)?

I'm confused? Can you see an advantage?

 

[PermaBanned]

The Internet is a right.

 

[Amnesia]

why dont they just stop broadcasting tv programmes and radio too and close all nightlife(clubs restaurants).

not that im believing your friend

 

[Steve2000]

It can't and won't happen. It's not as simple as just "switching off the internet" every night.

 

[Viper²]

Probably thinking they will go out and spend money yet they will more than likely just go and watch TV.

 

[verbal]

If it is true

It's not true

 

[SlyReaper]

It can't and won't happen. It's not as simple as just "switching off the internet" every night.

However, they can force ISPs working in their country to cut off access for those times. Why they would want to do this, I cannot comprehend. But I suppose it's a feature of a lot of governments these days, that they are terrified of the Internet.

 

[Missing.String]

I wouldn't be surprised were something like this to happen; the german government is not known for being overly liberal with regards to media.

 

[PermaBanned]

However, they can force ISPs working in their country to cut off access for those times. Why they would want to do this, I cannot comprehend. But I suppose it's a feature of a lot of governments these days, that they are terrified of the Internet.

And with good reason. How dare the people have a voice?

 

[shmacks]

Really doubt this is true, they must be pulling your leg.

 

[Cosimo]

I can’t see it happening. There would probably be a revolution in Germany if they tried to do this.

A proper source would be nice because this sounds like bull****.

 

[Skeeter]

I expect what has actually been said is "The German Government want to censor the internet between 6am and 10pm"

Meaning, that between 10pm and 6am it wont be restricted and will be fully open. But what has happened is some typical Daily Mail reader has gone "OMG THAT MEANS NO INTERNET OVER NIGHT!!!!!!"

 

[Mik3]

I can’t see it happening. There would probably be a revolution in Germany if they tried to do this.

A proper source would be nice because this sounds like bull****.

Yeah sounds like bull, they would loss billions in business also.

 

[Klo]

I expect what has actually been said is "The German Government want to censor the internet between 6am and 10pm"

Meaning, that between 10pm and 6am it wont be restricted and will be fully open. But what has happened is some typical Daily Mail reader has gone "OMG THAT MEANS NO INTERNET OVER NIGHT!!!!!!"

Thats even worse, restricting the internet during the day!

 

[Gerard]

Is this something else designed to stop another Hitler coming to power.

 

[Cosimo]

Is this something else designed to stop another Hitler coming to power.

It would have the opposite effect.

 

[Gerard]

It would have the opposite effect.

Now all we need is a "hitler rants about censored internet" video.

 

[Skeeter]

Thats even worse, restricting the internet during the day!

Yeah, I mean, why would you want to censor the content at the times when people are likely to want to access it?

I think you may have missed my point.

 

[Begbie]

Can't be true.

 

[Swordfish]

However, they can force ISPs working in their country to cut off access for those times.

Would this not be a restriction of free trade ?