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Internet Victory: Major Web Filter No Longer Allows Users To Block Gay Content<\/b><\/p>\n

\"NoIf you’ve ever found yourself sipping a latte in a an overstuffed cafe chair trying to read websites like, say, Queerty, only to be met with a message along the lines of “this content is blocked,” you know how annoying internet filters can be.<\/p>\n

Public schools and libraries are actually required to use them, and many businesses that offer free wi-fi choose to switch them on. And all too often, LGBT content gets lumped in with porn and is deemed inappropriate.<\/p>\n

But now imagine that instead of someone in a cafe trying to stay current on their queer gossip<\/a>, it’s a suicidal gay<\/a> teen<\/a> trying to access The Trevor Project’s website from his high school’s computer lab. Big problem.<\/p>\n

Well one leading internet filter company, Symantec, has taken a huge step to address the issue. They’ve removed “LGBT content” as a toggle altogether, meaning that while administrators of the software can still block offensive websites, there will be no way to block sites based purely on sexual orientation.<\/p>\n

This opens the door to sites like GLAAD and The Trevor Project. GLAAD’s CEO Sarah Kate Ellis said:<\/p>\n

“Symantec gets it. It’s time that our software reflects our values, and that means filtering out discrimination.”<\/p>\n

Not only is this the right thing to do for people who need access to gay<\/a> advocacy websites, it acknowledges that it is flat out wrong to block gay<\/a> sites that aren’t obscene.<\/p>\n

And it means your dream of reading Queerty at the public library will finally come true. Hallelujah.<\/p>\n

via San Jose Mercury News<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n<\/a> <\/a>\n<\/div>\n

Dan Tracer<\/p>\n

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