Following the announcement that the BBFC is to get the power to block websites – the first such censorship authority in a democratic nation – a tired and emotional Jerry Barnett takes a visit to BBFC HQ in Soho to discuss the implications.
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Just found your blog. I am very concerned about these new amendments and bills, particularly their long-term effects.
Over the past couple of years I have been trying to garner an audience for my artwork – of which is entirely SFW – on popular and up-and-coming art websites. These sites do host adult content, though not exclusively or even hard-core, and have lots of filtering processes to prevent minors and guests from viewing them, such as tags and age-exclusive account settings, and are very effective. However, I have had to delete my accounts from these websites due to these new laws which will prevent me from accessing these sites on account of content I didn’t create and have no control over, regardless of their filters. This sets me back immeasurably in pursuit of my dream career.
It offends me that so few people are taking this issue seriously. I find some solace in knowing you at least are providing some much-needed opposition.
Thanks for the feedback and support. Yes, I’ve been banging this drum for several years now. People are finally waking up