This exciting global network is not regulated by anyone, which opens the door to some risks. However...
-- Most people do not run into serious problems
-- There are FAR MORE great sites than "bad" ones.
-- There are ways to minimize risk and maximize benefits
-- You are at a far greater risk in the "off-line" world
The Internet is Global
-- The Internet is a global network of networks
-- No single country can set the rules
-- Community standards vary by community
-- It relies on self regulation
-- No filter is 100% fool-proof - or even close.