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CV Rick
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 Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 3:55 pm Post subject: Minnesota Orders ISPs to Block Access to Gambling Sites. |
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http://news.bluffmagazine.com/minnesota-orders-block-of-all-online-gaming-websites-3246/
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In a move reminiscent of the Kentucky domain name seizures of 2008, Minnesota has decided to become one of the few states that will censor the internet for its residents. Though there are no seizures involved in this case, the invasion on personal rights is no less intrusive.
Minnesota newspapers are reporting this morning that the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division (AGED) issued written notices to the 11 national and regional telephone and internet service providers, such as AT&T, Charter Communications, Comcast, and Sprint/Nextel, which provide services to its state’s residents. Said notices contain instructions to prohibit any computer assigned to Minnesotans to be blocked from accessing a list of nearly 200 online gambling websites. Access to corresponding gambling company phone numbers will also be blocked.
Reportedly, the notices require the service providers to respond within two to three weeks. If no response is received, AGED will report the company as non-compliant to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which may prompt further action on a federal level. |
Thoughts anyone?
I live in Minnesota and use Comcast. Obviously this has me very concerned. |
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IABoomer
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phareal15
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CV Rick
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| Thank you IABoomer. That looks very helpful. I will use it if and when FT gets blocked. |
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cardfish2
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| Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 4:08 pm Post subject: Re: Minnesota Orders ISPs to Block Access to Gambling Sites. |
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| CV Rick wrote: |
http://news.bluffmagazine.com/minnesota-orders-block-of-all-online-gaming-websites-3246/
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In a move reminiscent of the Kentucky domain name seizures of 2008, Minnesota has decided to become one of the few states that will censor the internet for its residents. Though there are no seizures involved in this case, the invasion on personal rights is no less intrusive.
Minnesota newspapers are reporting this morning that the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division (AGED) issued written notices to the 11 national and regional telephone and internet service providers, such as AT&T, Charter Communications, Comcast, and Sprint/Nextel, which provide services to its state’s residents. Said notices contain instructions to prohibit any computer assigned to Minnesotans to be blocked from accessing a list of nearly 200 online gambling websites. Access to corresponding gambling company phone numbers will also be blocked.
Reportedly, the notices require the service providers to respond within two to three weeks. If no response is received, AGED will report the company as non-compliant to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which may prompt further action on a federal level. |
Thoughts anyone?
I live in Minnesota and use Comcast. Obviously this has me very concerned. |
How do they block the phone numbers? Couldn't the companies just set up new numbers in about 20 seconds? |
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CV Rick
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Location: Minneapolis
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| Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 4:36 pm Post subject: Re: Minnesota Orders ISPs to Block Access to Gambling Sites. |
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How do they block the phone numbers? Couldn't the companies just set up new numbers in about 20 seconds? |
Good point. I have no idea. |
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traprock
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Location: land o lakes
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| Minnesota, the state where government would legislate the life right out of you if they could. Rapidly becoming a no fun zone. However, if you are poor or repressed - come one, come all. We will take care of you. |
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BOYNAMEDSUE
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| I wouldn't get too upset just yet. It may get overturned on appeal. |
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RocketAces7
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Oh great... I am from Minnesota also and I was just about to deposit some money in a few days... Do you guys think I shouldn't now?
Man unreal.. out of all the states, I get screwed. |
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StooIC
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Location: Looking at you through the glass. Don't know how much time has passed.
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| Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 12:37 pm Post subject: |
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| I got something they can block RIGHT HERE...oh wait...I don't want that blocked. |
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