They were two of the hottest Christmas gifts: Nintendo's Wii and Sony's Playstation 3 game consoles.
But these machines aren't just hot among kids; they're also compatible with sexually-oriented Web sites.
Not only can your child access pornography along with WarioWare and Guitar Hero; the porn industry is advertising to target those toys.
For Laurn Schroeder, protecting her first grade girls is a priority. "[They're] innocent, and we want to try and keep them that way," she said."
But because the Wii, the PS3 and other game consoles have Internet access, it's easy for kids to access porn.
Has anyone tried using the parental controls yet to see what they can do? Is there anything that makes it difficult for kids to use the web browser if their parents don't want them to?
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On the Wii, you can choose to not download the browser, and turn off the shop channel in the parental settings, therefore preventing use of the browser. Or, just disable net access on it.
Or, just disable the browser, that would work, too.
I guess we should start not letting kids touch PCs and Macs, too.
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This is exactly why the 360 doesn't have a browser built-in. Microsoft KNOWS the internet and understands the frail american sensibilities about naughty pictures (but strangely enough graphic violence and gore is OK).
Frankly I'm suprised MS even allowed a camera, given how many people likely proceeded to photograph and gamertag their wangs.
The answer is simple: PS3/Wii need to come out with either some blocking software or parental controls to shut off the browser.
If you allow your kids to access any web enable device without your supervision, don't be surprised if they access pr0n. What's more, the Wii is wireless, so all it takes is a bit of tweaking in your wireless settings to control when the Wii even has internet access. Or you could block entire domains.
The tools are there and it's not anyone's fault if you're too lazy or technically illiterate to take the time to figure them out and use them. I've said it before and I'll say it again: if you don't want your kids accessing internet pr0n, watch them while they use the internet or don't let them get on the internet at all.
This is exactly why the 360 doesn't have a browser built-in. Microsoft KNOWS the internet and understands the frail american sensibilities about naughty pictures (but strangely enough graphic violence and gore is OK).
Frankly I'm suprised MS even allowed a camera, given how many people likely proceeded to photograph and gamertag their wangs.
The answer is simple: PS3/Wii need to come out with either some blocking software or parental controls to shut off the browser.
The Wii does have Parental Controls to shut off the browser. Hence no valid complaints from any parents.
This is exactly why the 360 doesn't have a browser built-in. Microsoft KNOWS the internet and understands the frail american sensibilities about naughty pictures (but strangely enough graphic violence and gore is OK).
Frankly I'm suprised MS even allowed a camera, given how many people likely proceeded to photograph and gamertag their wangs.
The answer is simple: PS3/Wii need to come out with either some blocking software or parental controls to shut off the browser.
The Wii does have Parental Controls to shut off the browser. Hence no valid complaints from any parents.
That's never stopped an idiot parent from complaining about how the pr0n magically popped up and scarred their child for life.
Or, parents can simply instill a value system in their children.
Crazy, I know.
Trust me. THey don't
"Don't look at at that!"
"Why, mommy?"
"Because you're not supposed to!"
As opposed to, you know, actually trying to explain that when a guy and a girl love eacthother very much, sometimes that girl will shit on the guy's chest.
Or, parents can simply instill a value system in their children.
Crazy, I know.
Trust me. THey don't
"Don't look at at that!"
"Why, mommy?"
"Because you're not supposed to!"
As opposed to, you know, actually trying to explain that when a guy and a girl love eacthother very much, sometimes that girl will shit on the guy's chest.
Or, parents can simply instill a value system in their children.
Crazy, I know.
Trust me. THey don't
"Don't look at at that!"
"Why, mommy?"
"Because you're not supposed to!"
As opposed to, you know, actually trying to explain that when a guy and a girl love eacthother very much, sometimes that girl will shit on the guy's chest.
I'd like to see a parent talk about goatse.
He'll come after you while you sleep.
Like that kid would ever look at porn again.
Or, parents can simply instill a value system in their children.
Crazy, I know.
Trust me. THey don't
"Don't look at at that!"
"Why, mommy?"
"Because you're not supposed to!"
As opposed to, you know, actually trying to explain that when a guy and a girl love eacthother very much, sometimes that girl will shit on the guy's chest.
I'd like to see a parent talk about goatse.
He'll come after you while you sleep.
Like that kid would ever look at porn again.
That's a horror script in the making. I think you just penned it's ad caption.
Omg little Timmy downloaded Tubgirl and gurochan out of thin air! :shock:
*dies laughing*
In the future sadly I see one of 2 things happening. Parents will start parenting or the interwebs will be regulated by the government and each website will have a rating. Oh zomg penny arcade rated M for mature
They're websites. You use a browser to get to them. The Wii and PS3 have browsers. The syllogism is easy to follow.
(Yes, I know there are porn sites that are now focusing on the Wii. Still.)
Also, somebody should tell the moron writing the piece that neither system has a Guitar Hero game, and the PS3 will not play the PS2 Guitar Hero games (something to do with the way the PS3 reads the guitar controller).
This is exactly why the 360 doesn't have a browser built-in. Microsoft KNOWS the internet and understands the frail american sensibilities about naughty pictures (but strangely enough graphic violence and gore is OK).
Frankly I'm suprised MS even allowed a camera, given how many people likely proceeded to photograph and gamertag their wangs.
The answer is simple: PS3/Wii need to come out with either some blocking software or parental controls to shut off the browser.
The Wii does have Parental Controls to shut off the browser. Hence no valid complaints from any parents.
That's never stopped an idiot parent from complaining about how the pr0n magically popped up and scarred their child for life.
Or local network affilliates from cramming it into their asinine "news" coverage.
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Or, just disable the browser, that would work, too.
I guess we should start not letting kids touch PCs and Macs, too.
Well, they both have wireless internet.
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Wii does. You need the $600 model of PS3 to achieve that level of stupidity on their end. Go Sony.
But, you see, PCs aren't magic porn grabbing machines. It's much more difficult for a child to get at the content on those. Apparently.
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Ah. So thats why its $600? To protect the children? Makes total sense now.
Man, I hope so.
Frankly I'm suprised MS even allowed a camera, given how many people likely proceeded to photograph and gamertag their wangs.
The answer is simple: PS3/Wii need to come out with either some blocking software or parental controls to shut off the browser.
If you allow your kids to access any web enable device without your supervision, don't be surprised if they access pr0n. What's more, the Wii is wireless, so all it takes is a bit of tweaking in your wireless settings to control when the Wii even has internet access. Or you could block entire domains.
The tools are there and it's not anyone's fault if you're too lazy or technically illiterate to take the time to figure them out and use them. I've said it before and I'll say it again: if you don't want your kids accessing internet pr0n, watch them while they use the internet or don't let them get on the internet at all.
Crazy, I know.
I fixed that for you. This whole thing is a non-issue.
Only people on you friends list can see your wang gamertag. Now, that doesn't stop people from wacking it in a game of UNO.
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The Wii does have Parental Controls to shut off the browser. Hence no valid complaints from any parents.
That's never stopped an idiot parent from complaining about how the pr0n magically popped up and scarred their child for life.
Trust me. THey don't
"Don't look at at that!"
"Why, mommy?"
"Because you're not supposed to!"
As opposed to, you know, actually trying to explain that when a guy and a girl love eacthother very much, sometimes that girl will shit on the guy's chest.
Like that kid would ever look at porn again.
Playstation Pornable still makes me laugh.
*BAWLS*
So awesome.
*dies laughing*
In the future sadly I see one of 2 things happening. Parents will start parenting or the interwebs will be regulated by the government and each website will have a rating. Oh zomg penny arcade rated M for mature
They're websites. You use a browser to get to them. The Wii and PS3 have browsers. The syllogism is easy to follow.
(Yes, I know there are porn sites that are now focusing on the Wii. Still.)
Also, somebody should tell the moron writing the piece that neither system has a Guitar Hero game, and the PS3 will not play the PS2 Guitar Hero games (something to do with the way the PS3 reads the guitar controller).
I'm waiting for a parent to sue LG because little Timmy found pornography on one of their overpriced "Internet Ready" refridgerators.
Or local network affilliates from cramming it into their asinine "news" coverage.
There's porn on the internet now?
Why was I not told?
fuck up once and you break your thumb / if you're happy at all then you're god damn dumb
that's right we're on a fucked up cruise / God is dead but at least we have booze
bad things happen, no one knows why / the sun burns out and everyone dies
You know its coming.
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Isn't that console the wrong side up? Or does its heathen owner not want to play any GameCube games on it?
It existed before the internet, you know.
Really? I think I saw my first porny photos in 5th grade.
No, it's the correct side up to play GCN games. All's well. Please lower the pitchforks and boiling oils and such.
Yeah, I didn't see it that early either.
Now we know why you are the way you are, pikapuff.
No. Just use less oils.
We can still use pitchforks.
I demand someone give that picture mood lighting, and post a YTMND of it to Barry White.
Thank god.
But the're putting it on the Wii.
Note the i's.
They're penises.
WE MUST PROTECT THE CHILDRENS!!