The politics of an Australian Internet filter

Most major news sources are reporting of the Australian Government’s pursuit of a filter for Australian Internet browsing.  The vast majority of Australian citizens are likely to understand the need to curb the access and distribution of unlawful material such as child pornography.  However some believe that the current proposal appears to go too far by leaving the door open to censorship.  I’m more worried about lulling the public into a false sense of security, so let’s examine an issue that could affect us all.

Helping Personal Privacy Online: Mailinator

Use Mailinator to signup to websites and verify an email address without exposing your primary email address to additional SPAM. The service works by creating a mailbox for use on demand. No registration required.

To use Mailinator go to the website and enter a mailbox name. All of the mailboxes created are public so make sure the name is unique to reduce the likelihood someone else will use the same mailbox.

Once you are shown the inbox of your chosen mailbox note the alternative mailbox name which should be the email address you provide to websites. You check mail sent to the alternative name using your chosen mailbox name.

Go to this website.