American Airplanes, among other carriers, are hosting free wi-fi access on the plane.  So, while you’re in the friendly skies, you can surf the Internet wirelessly.  Definitely a nice feature if you’re bored; need to finish homework; or want to prepare for a business meeting.

However, the wi-fi access has been a liberal free zone up until recently.  Lately, passengers have been going on porn sites.  This might not seem harmful, but it is when a nearby passenger is at elbow’s length and an eyeshot away.  It could be disruptive and make others feel uneasy.  American Airlines is starting to ban porn and illicit sites within its wi-fi zones.  This way, they can filter out these porn seekers.

This new filter of porn has been a big topic of debate.  Does this infringe on the Internet’s laissez-fare attitude on regulating the Internet?  Some may argue it does.  We feel that if you’re getting free Internet access, you shouldn’t be picky with what you get!  Plus, you’ll probably save money by not getting viruses or spyware from these naughty sites!

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