Looks like the iPlayer will require some age verification in the near future

Regis Magnae · 15-06-2013, 22:58

Looks like the iPlayer will require some age verification if the front of the Express is anything to go by.

tghe-retford · 16-06-2013, 00:01

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Originally Posted by Regis Magnae

Looks like the iPlayer will require some age verification if the front of the Express is anything to go by.

The same Express newspaper owned by the same person who owns Channel 5..?

Lewi26 · 16-06-2013, 00:18

The beeb doesn't even really show anything that risky though.

If it does I hope it's nothing to do with the telly licence as I've never actually bothered to get one

Cryolemon · 16-06-2013, 00:40

This the front page in question, btw:

https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/3...182401/photo/1

Billy_Value · 16-06-2013, 00:42

oooooo free apron

Caldari · 16-06-2013, 00:43

More interference from the nanny state. F**king pathetic.

Regis Magnae · 16-06-2013, 00:49

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Originally Posted by Caldari

More interference from the nanny state. F**king pathetic.

Monday will be an important day for the internet in the UK. Every major internet company has been called to a meeting with government on matters of filtering.

Several rights groups have asked to join the meeting, but so far they haven't even received a reply.

Claire Perry MP described any concerns about filtering as "a load of cock," at recent meeting which those rights groups described as highly biased.

Lewi26 · 16-06-2013, 00:53

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Originally Posted by Billy_Value

oooooo free apron

I'm much more excited about the angry birds trading cards

tghe-retford · 16-06-2013, 01:01

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Originally Posted by Regis Magnae

Claire Perry MP described any concerns about filtering as "a load of cock," at recent meeting which those rights groups described as highly biased.

The same Claire Perry MP who advocated a licensing regime - whitelisting of the Internet?

Regis Magnae · 16-06-2013, 01:05

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Originally Posted by tghe-retford;6*****56

The same Claire Perry MP who advocated a licensing regime - whitelisting of the Internet?

Yes, and she will be at the meeting on Monday.

Thunder Lips · 16-06-2013, 07:58

How many kids are watching The Fall on iplayer anyway? Would have thought it'd bore the life out of them.

nanscombe · 16-06-2013, 09:29

I wonder what form the age verification would take?

"Username and password" or "I am over 18" prompt.

Type in your passport / driving licence / national ID card number.

Or will it only stream after 9pm?

ba_baracus · 16-06-2013, 09:38

I wonder what the breakthrough they are about to make on the Maddie case is.

InMyArms · 16-06-2013, 09:48

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Originally Posted by nanscombe

I wonder what form the age verification would take?

"Username and password" or "I am over 18" prompt.

Type in your passport / driving licence / national ID card number.

Or will it only stream after 9pm?

Can't see the taking the passport/driving license route as its far too much hasstle and would cause data protection controversy, also can't see them only streaming after 9pm route as that goes completely against the whole point of having iPlayer. Presumably we'll just have to sign in or tick a box.

nanscombe · 16-06-2013, 09:51

Some of those suggestions were more serious that others. I even slipped in an ID card.

What would be needed was some form of data that the BBC already had like an address and corresponding TV licence number to verify it ...

Biffo the Bear · 16-06-2013, 10:07

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Originally Posted by ba_baracus

I wonder what the breakthrough they are about to make on the Maddie case is.

Thread close in 5..4..3...

TheSilentFez · 16-06-2013, 10:34

Don't they already have something which asks you to confirm you are over 16?

cunningham1471 · 16-06-2013, 10:38

More likely the verification would be enter a credit card number in to prove age.

Before someone says what about people that don't have credit cards... I don't know or actually care.

Personally I'm not fussed about age verification possibly going on iPlayer. If they add something and it means I can no longer see something on iPlayer it's not exactly going to be the end of the world.

Regis Magnae · 16-06-2013, 10:47

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Originally Posted by InMyArms

Presumably we'll just have to sign in or tick a box.

That has been deemed not good enough.

Thine Wonk · 16-06-2013, 10:49

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Originally Posted by cunningham1471

More likely the verification would be enter a credit card number in to prove age.

Before someone says what about people that don't have credit cards... I don't know or actually care.

Personally I'm not fussed about age verification possibly going on iPlayer. If they add something and it means I can no longer see something on iPlayer it's not exactly going to be the end of the world.

Just get it from torrents instead like 'thebox', the more difficult content providers make it, the more people will just torrent it because it's quicker, easier and less hassle.

Cryolemon · 16-06-2013, 10:54

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Originally Posted by Regis Magnae

Monday will be an important day for the internet in the UK. Every major internet company has been called to a meeting with government on matters of filtering.

Several rights groups have asked to join the meeting, but so far they haven't even received a reply.

Claire Perry MP described any concerns about filtering as "a load of cock," at recent meeting which those rights groups described as highly biased.

If she honestly thinks that whitelisting wouldn't be abused then she's got a crew loose.

be more pacific · 16-06-2013, 11:43

"THE BBC has been told by the Government it must make it harder for children to watch disturbing “murder porn” on their computers."
http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/407...-Ripper-Street

Oh noes, the wicked BBC is pumping evil "murder porn" into the minds of toddlers! Won't somebody please think of the children?!

What hysterical and defamatory drivel!

Meanwhile, Demand 5 gives kids instant access to such innocent delights as Drag Me to Hell and Jeepers Creepers.

Regis Magnae · 16-06-2013, 11:47

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Originally Posted by be more pacific

Meanwhile, Demand 5 gives kids instant access to such innocent delights as Drag Me to Hell and Jeepers Creepers.

Much of press seem to think their own interests won't be caught up in any filtering scheme, but I've seen many things on newspaper websites that would fit well within any definition of adult or gory.

Cryolemon · 16-06-2013, 11:48

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Originally Posted by Regis Magnae

That has been deemed not good enough.

By who? IIRC that was ruled to be the case for actual porn, but nothing else.

tghe-retford · 16-06-2013, 11:48

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Originally Posted by be more pacific

Meanwhile, Demand 5 gives kids instant access to such innocent delights as Drag Me to Hell and Jeepers Creepers.

Is this the same Daily Express and Channel 5 whose owner also runs Television X?

15-06-2013, 22:58	#1
Regis Magnae Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 6,637	Looks like the iPlayer will require some age verification in the near future Looks like the iPlayer will require some age verification if the front of the Express is anything to go by.

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tghe-retford Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Retford Posts: 20,464	Quote: Originally Posted by Regis Magnae Looks like the iPlayer will require some age verification if the front of the Express is anything to go by. The same Express newspaper owned by the same person who owns Channel 5..?

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Lewi26 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Liverpool Posts: 11,230	The beeb doesn't even really show anything that risky though. If it does I hope it's nothing to do with the telly licence as I've never actually bothered to get one

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Cryolemon Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Newark, Notts, UK Posts: 7,299	This the front page in question, btw: https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/3...182401/photo/1

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Billy_Value Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 18,889	oooooo free apron

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Caldari Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Josameto Posts: 5,231	More interference from the nanny state. F**king pathetic.

16-06-2013, 00:49	#7
Regis Magnae Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 6,637	Quote: Originally Posted by Caldari More interference from the nanny state. F**king pathetic. Monday will be an important day for the internet in the UK. Every major internet company has been called to a meeting with government on matters of filtering. Several rights groups have asked to join the meeting, but so far they haven't even received a reply. Claire Perry MP described any concerns about filtering as "a load of cock," at recent meeting which those rights groups described as highly biased.

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Lewi26 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Liverpool Posts: 11,230	Quote: Originally Posted by Billy_Value oooooo free apron I'm much more excited about the angry birds trading cards

16-06-2013, 01:01	#9
tghe-retford Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Retford Posts: 20,464	Quote: Originally Posted by Regis Magnae Claire Perry MP described any concerns about filtering as "a load of cock," at recent meeting which those rights groups described as highly biased. The same Claire Perry MP who advocated a licensing regime - whitelisting of the Internet?

16-06-2013, 01:05	#10
Regis Magnae Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 6,637	Quote: Originally Posted by tghe-retford;6*****56 The same Claire Perry MP who advocated a licensing regime - whitelisting of the Internet? Yes, and she will be at the meeting on Monday.

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Thunder Lips Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,553	How many kids are watching The Fall on iplayer anyway? Would have thought it'd bore the life out of them.

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nanscombe Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kent, Uk Posts: 16,161	I wonder what form the age verification would take? "Username and password" or "I am over 18" prompt. Type in your passport / driving licence / national ID card number. Or will it only stream after 9pm?

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ba_baracus Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,099	I wonder what the breakthrough they are about to make on the Maddie case is.

16-06-2013, 09:48	#14
InMyArms Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 39,237	Quote: Originally Posted by nanscombe I wonder what form the age verification would take? "Username and password" or "I am over 18" prompt. Type in your passport / driving licence / national ID card number. Or will it only stream after 9pm? Can't see the taking the passport/driving license route as its far too much hasstle and would cause data protection controversy, also can't see them only streaming after 9pm route as that goes completely against the whole point of having iPlayer. Presumably we'll just have to sign in or tick a box.

16-06-2013, 09:51	#15
nanscombe Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kent, Uk Posts: 16,161	Some of those suggestions were more serious that others. I even slipped in an ID card. What would be needed was some form of data that the BBC already had like an address and corresponding TV licence number to verify it ...

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Biffo the Bear Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Nottingham Posts: 24,419	Quote: Originally Posted by ba_baracus I wonder what the breakthrough they are about to make on the Maddie case is. Thread close in 5..4..3...

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TheSilentFez Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 10,236	Don't they already have something which asks you to confirm you are over 16?

16-06-2013, 10:38	#18
cunningham1471 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London Posts: 7,314	More likely the verification would be enter a credit card number in to prove age. Before someone says what about people that don't have credit cards... I don't know or actually care. Personally I'm not fussed about age verification possibly going on iPlayer. If they add something and it means I can no longer see something on iPlayer it's not exactly going to be the end of the world.

16-06-2013, 10:47	#19
Regis Magnae Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 6,637	Quote: Originally Posted by InMyArms Presumably we'll just have to sign in or tick a box. That has been deemed not good enough.

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Thine Wonk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14,577	Quote: Originally Posted by cunningham1471 More likely the verification would be enter a credit card number in to prove age. Before someone says what about people that don't have credit cards... I don't know or actually care. Personally I'm not fussed about age verification possibly going on iPlayer. If they add something and it means I can no longer see something on iPlayer it's not exactly going to be the end of the world. Just get it from torrents instead like 'thebox', the more difficult content providers make it, the more people will just torrent it because it's quicker, easier and less hassle.

16-06-2013, 10:54	#21
Cryolemon Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Newark, Notts, UK Posts: 7,299	Quote: Originally Posted by Regis Magnae Monday will be an important day for the internet in the UK. Every major internet company has been called to a meeting with government on matters of filtering. Several rights groups have asked to join the meeting, but so far they haven't even received a reply. Claire Perry MP described any concerns about filtering as "a load of cock," at recent meeting which those rights groups described as highly biased. If she honestly thinks that whitelisting wouldn't be abused then she's got a crew loose.

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Looks like the iPlayer will require some age verification in the near future

16-06-2013, 11:43	#22
be more pacific Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 16,034	"THE BBC has been told by the Government it must make it harder for children to watch disturbing “murder porn” on their computers." http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/407...-Ripper-Street Oh noes, the wicked BBC is pumping evil "murder porn" into the minds of toddlers! Won't somebody please think of the children?! What hysterical and defamatory drivel! Meanwhile, Demand 5 gives kids instant access to such innocent delights as Drag Me to Hell and Jeepers Creepers.

16-06-2013, 11:47	#23
Regis Magnae Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 6,637	Quote: Originally Posted by be more pacific Meanwhile, Demand 5 gives kids instant access to such innocent delights as Drag Me to Hell and Jeepers Creepers. Much of press seem to think their own interests won't be caught up in any filtering scheme, but I've seen many things on newspaper websites that would fit well within any definition of adult or gory.

16-06-2013, 11:48	#24
Cryolemon Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Newark, Notts, UK Posts: 7,299	Quote: Originally Posted by Regis Magnae That has been deemed not good enough. By who? IIRC that was ruled to be the case for actual porn, but nothing else.