Computer Science 450

Discussion Topic

The First Amendment and the Internet

Do you believe that laws need to be put in place to limit the use of the Internet for activities such as pornography?  Explain why.  What other limits, if any, should be placed on providers of information? 

What limits, if any, should be placed on students’ use of the University’s computing resources in accessing and providing information through the Internet? Do you agree with the current policies?

• University Policy for Use of Computing Resources - http://www-admn.csun.edu/vp/policies/500_itr/500_10.htm
• Policy for the Electronic Distribution of University Information via the World-Wide Web - http://www-admn.csun.edu/vp/policies/500_itr/500_15.htm