Petitioning Walla Walla University's proposal to filter the internet
I am a student of Walla Walla University. I do not want the internet to be filtered. I do not wish to attend a school where the internet is filtered. This will affect my decision to return next year.... continue reading »
"I can understand some of the reasons why an adventist university would want to be able to say "We filter our internet". However, where recruitment is concerned, I think censored internet would drive away many more potential students than it would attract."
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"I feel that the students of WWU are highly functioning adults in a rigorous university setting. It would be demeaning to strip away this area of freedom and self-efficacy in such a manner."
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"While I can understand a filter placed on the free WiFi that is used in all the academic buildings, a filter on the internet used in the dorms is an infringement on our freedoms. Using addictive websites during class time is wrong and a filter against it "
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"Part of being an accepted member of society is being allowed to make your own decisions. Take away that freedom, and all you've got is a building full of people who will never reach their full potential."
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"Dr. McVay, I think this situation requires a lot of thought, not only for the potential fallout that it might have with current and potential students but also what kind of precedent this sets for how rules are made at WWU. There is merit in trying to lim"
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"I would probably still come back as I want to go to an Adventist school. But depending on the extent of the filtering I may switch to a different school if they have less filtering. However, If Walla Walla decides to censor the internet, I definitely woul"
"Internet censorship is not a good idea. The number of people that will only consiter a school because its internet is filtered is far outwayed by the number of people that will be off-put by it. Plus it will add a daily cost and frustration to the campus,"
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"Filters like the one proposed for WWU next year would not succeed in blocking all such sites without also blocking websites that should not be blocked. I only see this as creating frustrations for the students and a desire to get around the filter any way"
"I feel that if you do pass this proposal, then many students will leave the campus because most students are over 18 and should be treated as an adult. It is the students choice to use the internet for more than just straight school work. Yes i think that"
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"This is going to be both a drain on the schools resources and people who want to get around it will. Ultimately people who do want to access bad websites will find a way around. The only people who it will stop are those who do not need it. You will end u"
