ICRA becomes FOSI... Blerk!

Ms Naughty · 2007-01-10, 11:50 PM

http://xbiz.com/news_piece.php?id=18995
"Beginning Feb. 7, The Internet Content Rating Association (ICRA) will change its name to the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI). The name change is meant to coincide with a relaunch of the organization with a new, expanded mission that will include traditional ICRA labeling functions as well as identifying and promoting Internet best practices for online safety."

There's something about using the word "family" in the title that makes me want to run away screaming.

I think I have about a million pages with the words "Labelled with ICRA" on them. Sigh.

And, maybe I'm wrong, but doesn't "FOSI" have something to do with warez?

SirMoby · 2007-01-11, 12:01 AM

I don't like the family name in there as a lot of organizations use such a word to foster hate. However, I like the idea that they're going to start focusing on best practices for safety. They can make all the laws in the world but until parents (I am one) start teaching kids best practices there is no protection.

zack2004 · 2007-01-11, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by grandmascrotum

And, maybe I'm wrong, but doesn't "FOSI" have something to do with warez?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FOSI
In computing, FOSI is a style sheet language for SGML and, later, XML. It stands for Formatted Output Specification Instance. FOSI was developed by the US Department of Defense................

CatsEye · 2007-01-11, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by grandmascrotum

There's something about using the word "family" in the title that makes me want to run away screaming.

That was what popped into my head first thing, too. I just feel like any official organization that puts "Family" in their title these days to have such a hardline conservative hypocrisy behind it that I throw up in my mouth a little.

Guess I should try to stay more optimistic, but...

Greenguy · 2007-01-11, 07:24 AM

Sounds to me like a couple of knee's jerked after ASACP released their RTA Label

nekrom · 2007-01-11, 08:04 AM

I was just going to post about the ASACP thingo, but ya beat me to it.

-N

emmanuelle · 2007-01-11, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by grandmascrotum

And, maybe I'm wrong, but doesn't "FOSI" have something to do with warez?

FOSI has always been my source of warez (at least when such things interested me)- just what they want to be associated with

SaucyPanties · 2007-01-11, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenie

Sounds to me like a couple of knee's jerked after ASACP released their RTA Label

I just cannot get used to the initials RTA = Road Traffic Accident...

DangerDave · 2007-01-11, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by emmanuelle

FOSI has always been my source of warez (at least when such things interested me)- just what they want to be associated with

that could be a big issue for them..... FOSI(warez) has been around for many years..... and he was always a good source.

DD

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RedCherry · 2007-01-19, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by DangerDave

that could be a big issue for them..... FOSI(warez) has been around for many years..... and he was always a good source.

DD

When I saw the post title I thought why would FOSI (warez) want to get involved with site rating? You would think the'd search on a term first before adopting it.

GonZo · 2007-01-21, 12:03 AM

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2007-01-10, 11:50 PM	#1
Ms Naughty old enough to be Grandma Scrotum Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,408	ICRA becomes FOSI... Blerk! http://xbiz.com/news_piece.php?id=18995 "Beginning Feb. 7, The Internet Content Rating Association (ICRA) will change its name to the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI). The name change is meant to coincide with a relaunch of the organization with a new, expanded mission that will include traditional ICRA labeling functions as well as identifying and promoting Internet best practices for online safety." There's something about using the word "family" in the title that makes me want to run away screaming. I think I have about a million pages with the words "Labelled with ICRA" on them. Sigh. And, maybe I'm wrong, but doesn't "FOSI" have something to do with warez? __________________ Promote Bright Desire

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2007-01-11, 08:04 AM	#6
nekrom Are you sure this is the Sci-Fi Convention? It's full of nerds! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 263	I was just going to post about the ASACP thingo, but ya beat me to it. -N __________________ The afp ownz all your base.

2007-01-11, 12:01 AM	#2
SirMoby Jim? I heard he's a dirty pornographer. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 2,706	I don't like the family name in there as a lot of organizations use such a word to foster hate. However, I like the idea that they're going to start focusing on best practices for safety. They can make all the laws in the world but until parents (I am one) start teaching kids best practices there is no protection.

2007-01-21, 12:03 AM	#11
GonZo You can now put whatever you want in this space :) Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Atlanta,Ga Posts: 893	I thought Chris Jericho had come to adult with rock and porn.