German band The Scorpions' 1976 album 'Virgin Killer' has sparked a row about internet censorship. The Wikipedia entry for the album displays an image from the LP's controversial artwork featuring an image of a naked prepubescent girl striking a somewhat suggestive pose, and certain UK internet providers have apparently blocked access to the page after being warned about its content by the Internet Watch Foundation. Contributors to the online encyclopaedia have objected, however, not least because the cover has appeared in a number of books without incurring any ban, but also because the steps taken by the ISPs reportedly mean some UK users lose access to (and editing rights on) other parts of the site.
Dec 9, 2008
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The Scorpions' Wiki entry barred by ISPs
Some UK internet providers have blocked the Wikipedia page for The Scorpions' 1976 album 'Virgin Killer' after an Internet Watch Foundation warning about its cover image.