Hey all,
This is way off-topic I know, but I thought there may be some
strong opinions on the matter...
I generally block ads that I see on the Internet by sending ad
server requests to localhost, which works quite nicely (albeit
confusing Netscape sometimes). Why? For a start, I use a modem, and
secondly, I don't like the idea that cookies can be sent with
simple images (allowing ad sites to track usage, etc). It's not
really paranoia, just a form of boycott.
Squid, and other more specific utilities can provide for banner ad
replacement, which works better and allows for more interesting
uses...
If an ISP decided to replace "greater Internet" (the cloud) banner
ads with its own "Handy Hint" bars, would that be bordering on
illegal?
Say it decided to make money advertising with customers of its
*own*, replacing banner ads with Australian companies ads?
I'm unclear as to whether there are any solid legal implications
for doing this. In the US, they've dealt with these sorts of things
in regards to cable television service, but whether it's been dealt
with here or there - or in regards to the Internet... I don't know.
This is by no means simply a question of ISPs, consider
universities, corporations... anyone giving access to the 'net.
Needed something to replace the schools thread... ;)
Jeff
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