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While there have been a lot of interesting comments here on the theoreticals, the fact is that a huge majority of libraries have this pretty much under control, without significant erosion in the rights of either parents or the general public. We simply leave it in the hands of the librarians, who exercise common sense, and the problem shrinks to the infinitesimal.
As for unattended children, I once heard of a bookstore that found a wonderful solution to that problem. They posted a sign that said "Unattended children will be given a double latte and a puppy".
While there have been a lot of interesting comments here on the theoreticals, the fact is that a huge majority of libraries have this pretty much under control, without significant erosion in the rights of either parents or the general public. We simply leave it in the hands of the librarians, who exercise common sense, and the problem shrinks to the infinitesimal.
I use libraries for internet access when I'm on the road, and I've been in dozens of libraries. I have yet to find one where any kind of problem was visible. Except Fairbury, Nebraska, where they charged users a dollar an hour to use their computer terminals. I asked if I could read their magazines free, since they have to pay for them, too. And Marinette, Wisconsin, where they flatly refused to allow visitors privileges on their terminals.
Several people who use library computers regularly, have told me that there are more girls than boys that appear to be using the computer to arouse and gratify themselves. Which stands to reason, since they can be more secretive about the mechanics, and are not faced with a mess to clean up.
As for unattended children, I once heard of a bookstore that found a wonderful solution to that problem. They posted a sign that said "Unattended children will be given a double latte and a puppy".
Yes, the way my local library does it is by filtering out those sites.
? Holy COW! ? Well,......YEAH! The bulk of the people that go to the adult bookstores ARE "creeps". And locations with porn access DO draw hookers. It's a fact, in our area at least. I cannot see why it would be different elsewhere.
Why? Are people emailing to meet them at the library?
It's hard to have a serious discussion with people who think nudity and porn are so close that it takes an arbritrary decision to decide which is which. Who think viewing the statue of David might be at risk if a library bans the viewing of Backdoor Sluts 2 on the public computer. Such insanely immature minds at work here.
You would be amazed.
I was researching BA's when our pc fried, so I went to the library, and they consider ANY nudity, no matter what medium, or for what reason to be porn.
No surgical videos or pics, no classic art or statues, no nothing.
That has crossed the line IMO, and any of the things I mentioned are NOT porn to me, but for some might be.
Hell, do we have any older members on this site that remember waiting for the Sears catalouge?
If they're asleep, you couldn't tell whether they were drunk or not--you can tell that they're drunk because they're NOT asleep. They're screaming at the top of their lungs, staggering around, maybe getting into fights (and losing).
Not everyone that drinks are beligerant idiots that want to try and fight or "f-bomb" the first person they see.
I was researching BA's when our pc fried, so I went to the library, and they consider ANY nudity, no matter what medium, or for what reason to be porn.
No surgical videos or pics, no classic art or statues, no nothing.
That has crossed the line IMO, and any of the things I mentioned are NOT porn to me, but for some might be.
Hell, do we have any older members on this site that remember waiting for the Sears catalouge?
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It wasn't SEARS but Monkey Wards at our place. Much better than corn cobs for the outhouse. It was horrible when that catalog was gone.
Suppose you're opposed to "pornography" (it's got to be put in quotes, because some people will find some things more offensive than others) at the library. Is it really that difficult to pass it by? I know that I won't pick up something I don't especially want to read...apparently this is not the majority opinion.
Crap, I thought we were going to discuss making porn at the library. I guess all the screaming would violate their quiet policy.
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? Well,......YEAH! The bulk of the people that go to the adult bookstores ARE "creeps". And locations with porn access
