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birdstrike

Onion Routing.

paseom2

I would think one would want to utilize a privacy filter on laptops. This would at least mitigate prying eyes and sneak peeks by young passengers.

Tango

If people find the the human body offensive, they should complain to the maker. . . . .

videomaker

Absolutely right.

They used some software filters in the Admirals Club that were blocking legitimate sites, including news and political sites. The filters are ineffective and cause some real problems in someone trying to determine what is an "offensive" site.

I'm not sure if the ACs are still using the filters on their computers, lately I've just been using miy own laptop connected to the wi-fi in the club.

Sholey

Excuse my ignorance but what is that??

benzguy80

It's a pity that an airline (or restaurant or any other biz that deals with the general public) is persuaded to put policies in place or worse, resort to technical means when this should be a matter of propriety on the part of the patrons.

Good manners are enough if people would just realize what kinds of behavior are generally found to be offensive by reasonable people. Of course the viewpoint on who's reasonable and what they'd generally find offensive will vary widely.

I'll probably be flamed for airing my opinion, but here goes: viewing porn on a commercial airliner is way out-of-line, much like engaging in "lewd" conduct. Saying "if you don't like it, don't look" doesn't cut it. A parent escorting a child to the lav shouldn't have to shield the kiddo from someone's XXX porn.

Goin-2-AA

A lot of 'blocking' going on. I wish that were the case for the Colts' offensive line.

mikew99

I think your position is reasonable, but the challenge is determing where to draw the line. Most of us would agree that people should, as a matter of courtesy, refrain from watching hardcore porn in a public setting. But what about an X-rated film that doesn't contain sex? What about an R-rated film that does? Where, exactly, do you draw the line?

Whoever draws that line is the one who will have to be wearing the flame suit.

Spiff

Hence, no lines should be drawn.

justageek

You don't search people's carry-ons for porn magazines or porn DVDs, both of which they can view on the plane. So why block the Internet? Treat people watching Internet porn the same way you treat people who bring porn magazines or watch porn DVDs on their laptop today -- on a case by case basis.

If they FAs have a problem with porn (which they obviously do, else they would not be requesting AA block it), then it should be their responsibility to tell the porn-watcher to put it away, when necessary.

boxedlunch

Here's something I've wondered - why doesn't AA's safety video cover common flying courtesy?

"American Airlines is committed to making your travel as smooth as possible. Please show courtesy to your fellow passengers by avoiding certain activities such as loud conversation, abrupt movements, releasing strong odors, and viewing offensive materials. Flight attendants are authorized to resolve disputes on a case-by-case basis."

britenbsas

Maybe because noone pays any attention to it anyway!

Tupelo

Couldn't agree more. Anyone who can't go a few hours in a confined, publicly occupied space without needing / wanting to perv over their porn has a real problem, IMHO.

journalist212

Still curious, what have the procedures been to date for passengers reading hard copy "offensive" material?

Do Sluggo / skylady or any of the other FA stars here have guidance or experience with this sort of issue?