airlines, internet and porn

[cassiusclay]

At long last, Internet access is finally becoming consistently available on flights around the country (and the world). While most technophiles like us are completely jazzed at the prospect of surfing while jet-setting, other folks aren't so sure. As you can see from the above video, many parents and other porn-averse folks are concerned that mile-high-Wi-Fi will just open the door to some shady fliers surfing illicit porn sites as they cross the country. They might be right -- US Air is indicating it won't filter 'Net access, but will instead rely on its stewardesses to maintain the peace and handle any complaints.

This, too, has people up in arms, particularly the stewardesses who say they already have enough to do without having to worry about looking for smut (it sure is a long way from the days of 'Coffee, Tea, or Me.'). But we're inclined to think this is being blown way out of proportion. People have been watching R-rated DVDs and videos on laptops mid-flight for years now and we haven't exactly heard a flood of complaints yet.

What do you think? Should in-flight Internet be censored? [From: CNN]

[Dirty]

I think this is a great thing.. I think the Porn Issue will be blown way out of proportion. 99% of the people have respect for others around them.

[Little Steven]

I have to travel to Atlanta to LA at least once a month. For 90% of my work, internet access is needed. This would be such a great blessing. Porn an issue not to offer it?? Give me a break. I have been woken up by stewardesses for snoring to loud. I have a feeling a stewardess would step in (in a bad way) if I was sitting in my seat; spanking my monkey on blacks on blondes.com!!!

[Cooper]

man I would love to be able to surf the net while on the plane. That would be fantastic.

I could get a lot of work done with wifi on the airplane.