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How to shut down a website...
As I was browsing the internet I found a really offensive website that I absolutely hate. I can't stand that it is available for ANYONE to see and the content is just horrific. It isn't really anything illegal but it is still really, really offensive and degrading to certain invidivuals.
Is there a way I can get a website shut down or "closed" by somebody? Can I make a request some where for a website to be further investigated so that it might be closed down? Is there ANYTHING I can do other than block the website from my browser so that I don't run into it again? I really don't think it's material anybody should be viewing...
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If the content is not illegal, then there is nothing you can do about it. It may be offensive to you, but obviously it is to the liking of others.
You have the right to be offended, but you do not have the right to make the owners close the site, nor do you have the right to take the site away from those who DO enjoy visiting it. You don't have the right to judge what material is acceptable for everyone else to view, as long as it is within the law. You do have the right to judge what is acceptable for yourself, and you do have the right to not click on that link.
I don't know if you are from the US, but if you are, you definitely need to read and understand our constitution. You need to realize that the rights on that paper apply to everyone in this country, whether you like it or not.
Your rights end where your neighbor's begin.
Even when it means something offends you.
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Unfortunately, unless it's targeting a particular individual (i.e. a website set up to pick on someone) or exploiting a minor, there's really nothing that can be done.
If it's either of the above, call your local police and they'll be able to refer you to the correct authorities to deal with it.
The internet is all about collaboration, free speech and the sharing of information. Just because one group may be offended by something another group is saying, it doesn't mean that everyone will be. Your best bet is to block it on your browser, assuming it isn't criminal.
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