A journalist nearly exposes kids to porn while trying to write an expose on Microsoft's new search engine which can expose kids to porn (like any other search engine):
Microsoft's new Bing search engine has a highly touted feature that some parents may find troublesome. Bing's video search tool has a preview mode that lets you view and listen to part of a video simply by hovering over it with your mouse. Trouble is, it works with porn as well as "family friendly" videos.
I tested this feature quickly and with great caution on board a Virgin America WiFi equipped flight, being careful to shield the screen from fellow passengers and crew.
I can only imagine how furtive he must have looked to anyone watching him.
Passenger: "why are you watching dirty movies?! There are kids around here you creep!"
Larry Magid: "I'm uhhh researching this for... uhhh an article on Microsoft's new Bing."
Passenger: "Bing? 'Thing?' Oh that's it... stewardess!"
Hehehehe!
On a more serious note, it is a good thing for parents to be made aware of.
Research. THat is the same excuse they all use. Perverts.