April 25, 2005 5:45 AM PDT
Wireless rating system to tackle porn
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Industry is creating a rating and filtering system that will be applied to all content offered on wireless networks.
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"Adult" ring-tones are really inappropriate for public areas. Sure, you might ultimately be able to control who purchases them, but when they're broadcast for all around to hear, you can't control whether or not some kid in the grocery store is going to hear your phone announcing that your "f***ing buddy" is calling.