Article: Web Sites for Kids Criticizes Law

MAY WONG, AP Technology Writer
AP Online
09-14-2000
Web Sites for Kids Criticizes Law

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- While federal officials work out the kinks of implementing a law aimed at protecting children from online pornography, at least one major Web site for kids is saying the measure is hurting its legitimate business.

Steven Bryan, CEO of Zeeks.com, said Wednesday the costs of complying with the 1998 Child Online Protection Act are simply too high. Zeeks.com, the 15th most popular entertainment site for children according to Media Metrix Inc., will pull its e-mail and chat-room services Oct. 1. and try to make up for the predicted 20 percent loss in traffic with additional games.

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