[Raion]

I really hope some day soon, systems become available requiring people to authenticate in order to access the internet, allowing the authority to criminalize or simply ban certain people from using the internet. (Not simply banning repeat offenders from certain sites, but the internet in total!)

Thumb print authentication would work here. (AI's could also be used to "Police" the internet.)

The internet is a public space, and like in all public spaces, right of admission should be reserved!

It's so sad that adults prove time and time again, that they need to be treated and policed like children! (If you act like a child, you should be treated like one, and have all of your so-called "rights" stripped away!)

Just imagine the consequences of not being allowed to access the internet in this day and age? (It would be an extreme handicap!)

This sounds like a social credit system ala 1984. This could also be abused to take political opponents, groups classed as radical, or people who say things illegal in some countries out of the air. That is something I simply cannot condone.

At least when it comes to our unwanted guest, the person in question is fortunately quite fucking dumb, and doesn't know how to use proxy services correctly. Therefore banning it, or its sockpuppets, multiple personalities, or whatever, is easier than it sounds.

[Irinikus]

Look at what's happening in China regarding their social credit system, it's only a matter of time! (Whether we like it or not.)

Don't get me wrong, I don't really want to support such systems, but apparently they're necessary. (People just refuse to conduct themselves in an acceptable and responsible manner.)

With freedom comes responsibility! (Like not having children if you can't afford to raise them properly!)

I would love to live in a world where such systems were not necessary, but look at the general population you're dealing with here? (Largely stupid and irresponsible.)

[Trippynet]

I think the best option is just to utilise existing laws where possible. People in the UK (for example) have been arrested for posting death-threats and other such vile content on social media. A lot of the time it can be traced back to a source and the people involved can be charged. Personally I prefer this approach. Access to the Internet shouldn't be restricted, but you should be held accountable for what you say and do online.

[Irinikus]

I think the best option is just to utilise existing laws where possible. People in the UK (for example) have been arrested for posting death-threats and other such vile content on social media. A lot of the time it can be traced back to a source and the people involved can be charged. Personally I prefer this approach. Access to the Internet shouldn't be restricted, but you should be held accountable for what you say and do online.

I agree with you, but it becomes extremely hard to take people on legally, who fall outside of your territory at this time. 

Harassment in an illegal act and only in its worst case consists of death threats.

The fact that policing is needed in any country shows us just how sad this world really is. Sadly, wherever you have groups of people you need policing, so why should the internet be any different. (Cyberspace should be considered a "country" of its own, with its own laws, which apply the everyone who's logged in.)

[Raion]

I think the best option is just to utilise existing laws where possible. People in the UK (for example) have been arrested for posting death-threats and other such vile content on social media. A lot of the time it can be traced back to a source and the people involved can be charged. Personally I prefer this approach. Access to the Internet shouldn't be restricted, but you should be held accountable for what you say and do online.

In the context of harassment as defined in the US code, I generally agree. I do not agree that:

Dissenting opinions
"Hate speech" as often defined in the EU and UK
Copyright violations
Anything that does not call for violence

Should be criminalized - even if you say something super nasty I'd rather not have a line drawn in the sand on 'radical opinions' as you get cases like Count Dankula who was arrested because he made a pug look like it was doing the Nazi Salute. Maybe in poor taste, but worthy of a Pound 800 fine?

I digress. We don't generally talk politics here per the rules.

But censorship is an issue that extends beyond politics. Let's get back onto topic though.

[Intuition]

Hmm.. So I guess you guys don't want to see my beautiful swastika tattoos then?

Haha, just kidding.

Seriously though. I like the entire intellectual premise of the Irix os Silicon Graphics era of computing.

Not only because it was the beginning of my professional 3D industry which was my main interest as a kid since I saw Tron in the theaters BUT also because of the idealism in the design. The very forward thinking prosumer hardware. The modular way of upgrading and neat way it goes together and comes apart.... well at least some of them.

It just reeks of last wave USA craft and innovation. Stuff we haven't seen much of lately without the advent of Tesla/SpaceX.

Coming here to Irixnet is a throwback to that era of ideas and innovation.
Plus it is just fun to be a part of something unique outside of the very homogenized windows/Apple world.