(NewsCore) - New Yorkers can watch internet porn at the city's public libraries thanks to a policy of free speech protected by the First Amendment, the New York Post reported Monday. "Customers can watch whatever they want on the computer," said Brooklyn Public Library spokeswoman Malika Granville, describing the anything-goes philosophy that is the rule at the city's 200-plus branches. Library patron Daisy Nazario, 60, said she was disgusted when she discovered she was sitting next to an elderly porn watcher in the Brooklyn Central Library recently. The man was using library-provided extensions on the sides of his computer to block the view of his screen -- which was featuring a threesome at the time -- "but I could still hear the voices," Nazario said. "It is very disrespectful to the children." Under US law, all libraries that take federal funding only must install filters on publicly used computers to block content containing illegal obscenity and child pornography, and New York City officials say they comply to the letter. If localities want to further restrict viewing, they must specifically enact a policy, although the move almost certainly brings with it legal challenges. Library officials and civil libertarians say it is a free speech issue. "In deference to the First Amendment protecting freedom of speech, the New York Public Library cannot prevent adult patrons from accessing adult content that is legal," said New York Public Library spokeswoman Angela Montefinise.
So this is a real thing huh? Like that guy I pictured browsing porn in an apple store last week (and above) wasn’t a fluke? The old people are catching up with the times with the sole purposes of viewing internet porn? Good for them. What the fuck, right? They’re going to kick the bucket soon, might as well get a taste of the enjoyment us young whiffersnappers are all crazed about.
I mean what else are they going to do? Read about the most recent rape or murder? Watch another world war ii documentary? Newsflash these guys were in world war ii. They don’t need to watch some Tom Brokaw edited 3 hour snore fest to know what went on over there. Plus stamp collecting has gotten awful boring lately with these Forever stamps. Been looking at the same damn image of the liberty bell for like 4 freaking years now. How about a little variety here post office.
Love how the library provides the privacy booths. The library is about 2-3 steps away from just becoming a modern day peep show. Throw a box of tissues next to it and make the internet dollar bill operated and you’ve got yourself a bonafide adult entertainment center.
I mean what else are people going there for anyway, books? You can get just about any book free on your computer or e-reader. Computers? This uppity bitch complaining about the old man can calm down, computers run like $250-$300 dollars these days and you can steal your internet for free just about anywhere in NY I would think with all the Dunks, Starbucks, McD's and local hipster coffee houses around. Stop being a cheapo and put that pc on lay away. Pretty much the only legit libraries these days are university libraries, its about time public libraries changed up their business plan in favor of a more profitable product.
