Protocols

The week just gone during our lecture we discussed the importance of Internet Governance and use of Protocols. While there is a lot going on to who exactly has the power and if in fact as consumers we have lost all our rights (so much is controlled by those who run the site-non personal). Today whenever we join up to a site we agree to read and abide my the huge list of things required before ticking the yes button and concluding with registration..It makes me wonder who actually reads the entirety of those lists-because I know I sure as don't...Its basically scroll to the bottom tick yes and keep on going. This HUGE list of things that we are 'supposably' to read and agree to are what known as protocols-rules you are agreeing to follow as a member of that community/site. These are created by the sites admin to help run a smooth and legal website-which is totally understandable. If you agree to follow these protocols and then violate them you can be banned from the site and in drastic cases may even face legal authorities. These lists of protocols and rules were created to insure the safety of other members as well as to those running the site. Its all rather complicated and leads to all sorts of questions and arguments-such as where is the power?-who has control?-and how does this relate to our community and society as a whole...Is this what its going to be like in every day life eventually?-before entering shopping centers etc you have to sign protocols and rules that you are to follow and if not-you will be banned and refused entry? Its quite interesting in the long run-but also is one that can be really frustrating and confusing and I realise its causing me to waffle on quite a bit... places you can visit to see those at the top of the ladder and their policies....Are the ACMA (Australian Communication and Media Authorities) ' pc="'INTERNET,tlp=">Internet'>http://www.acma.gov.au/ACMAINTER.65654:LANDING:1240250499:pc=INTERNET,tlp=INTERNET""> from this same area you can read on about their other policies as well... "network achitecture is politics" (ps-sorry about repeating myself 1000 times.... *meep* )