Maybe going for an all-out restricted internet is too much to ask. But with internet security being at a worse state than ever, I don’t think it’s too much to dream for a compromise between convenience and security. I do agree that the main appeal of the internet is its natural openness, but with the rise of phishing scams, malware intrusions and identity theft, maybe looking into a more moderated model of the internet would benefit all legitimate users.

What kind of restrictions are you proposing? I personally think that the openness of the internet is why it’s so appealing (and for the most part, essential) in the first place. To restrict its use to a certain number of monitored actions isn’t only against the sheer nature of the internet itself, but is quite frankly, impossible given the size and scope of the online community. If anything, security measures should try to catch up.

Unfortunately, the popularity of social networking has opened a whole new avenue of possible online threats. Malware and phishing schemes are around every corner as is, but with people openly posting personal details of themselves online, the world is getting smaller and far more dangerous. Facebook has already gone under severe security for its less than adequate security protocols, but it’s not like their membership base is getting any smaller.