Should I confront the old guy looking at porn on the library computer?
This is no joke!
I'm sitting in the college library right now. And this distinguished looking greyhaired old guy with a brief case and horn-rimmed glasses is looking at hard core porn. Should I confront him? Hes not breaking any rules.
2007-11-03 10:05:38 · 13 answers · asked by Robert Limonov 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
He's not breaking any rules and you want to monitor and control his viewing content because? You find it offensive.....move away from him and leave him alone.
2007-11-03 10:11:46 · answer #1 · answered by malter 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I suspect he IS breaking rules.. which is the use of a library computer is normally subject to their rules (and that usually includes no porn, since it can be offensive to others, not to mention invite viruses/ spyware).
Any library where I have used the computer, requires you to sign in. There may be (or should be) ye old standard disclaimer regarding acceptable use policy.
The obvious thing is to bring it to the attention of the librarian. It might not bother you.. it may be VERY offensive to others.
2007-11-03 21:19:05 · answer #2 · answered by wendy c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a reason that libraries do NOT censor material. They feel, as I do, that it is none of your business what someone else is reading.
"I may not agree with what you say, but I'll defend to the DEATH your right to say it."
Peace.
EDIT: Oh my, so many of you are mis-informed about librarians. Unless your city, county or state has an ordinance, NO ONE will censor anyone in a library. The ordinance would be un-enforceable though, as the US Constitution takes precedence, unless you are in Texas, where they were allowed by the government to operate their own constitution.
A librarian will not only NOT interfere but will assist you in finding the material you seek. Libraries DO restrict access to certain sights if the reader is under age. That is as far as they are allowed to go.
Last January and February I was in Kentucky and tried to access my yahoo 360. The librarian had to grant access as it is considered a "dating" site. So even in the south, libraries are protected territory.
Peace.
2007-11-04 02:31:52 · answer #3 · answered by -Tequila17 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You shouldn't confront anyone. If the porn offends you, talk to the librarian - that's their job. It probably is against policy to view porn in the library. Especially considering that some of the patrons could be minors.
2007-11-03 10:49:28 · answer #4 · answered by Dina K 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Why would you seek out an unnecessary confrontation? For all you know, he's doing research. And even if he is a dirty old man, so what? If he isn't breaking any rules, he isn't breaking any rules.
2007-11-03 10:24:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, you shouldn't.
You should notify the Librarian.
In most libraries, using pornographic websites is strictly forbidden.
2007-11-03 14:31:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would have the library staff approach him, LOL, it will embarrass him and you`ll be off the hook.
2007-11-03 12:44:37 · answer #7 · answered by lost2day 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell the librarian what he is doing, since they may frown on him for doing this with in their library. They may request that he leave there and not come back.
What a nasty old man!
2007-11-03 10:15:58 · answer #8 · answered by Cindy 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
if there are no kids in the immediate area I say mind our own business!
2007-11-03 10:11:22 · answer #9 · answered by LEO53 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you should confront him and tell him you are going to report him to the porn police,.....
2007-11-03 10:25:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋