Abstract
There is a growing problem of pornography on the Internet and a mounting risk that children will be more frequently exposed to harmful material. Congress feels that society has an interest in doing something to protect children, but has struggled with the problem for ten years and, primarily due to First Amendment constraints, has yet to legislate an effective solution. It is time for Congress to explore some of the alternatives to direct legislation. Congress and society should reexamine the possibility of self regulation of the Internet. Trademark law creates the necessary incentives for widespread adoption of a system of self-regulation by self-rating. Such a system would provide a powerful, efficient solution for preserving freedom of speech while protecting children from harmful material on the Internet.
Recommended Citation
Johnson, Richard Whitney
(2006)
"Trademark for Creating a Kid-Friendly Cyberplayground on the Internet,"
Utah Law Review: Vol. 2006:
No.
2, Article 7.
Available at:
https://dc.law.utah.edu/ulr/vol2006/iss2/7