23 Feb 07
Originally posted by mlpriorA friend of mine uses this program; [k9]
I have set up to block unrated sites, and have put the kid's favorite sites on the "acceptable" list. That is what I have done for now, but I will eventually have to get a more sophisticated software.
http://license.k9webprotection.com/index.html
It's free for home use.
Has some good reviews on download.com
http://tinyurl.com/yvlrxo
25 Feb 07
Originally posted by Dr StrangeloveI just set this up and it seems to be working much better than the Microsoft blocker!
A friend of mine uses this program; [k9]
http://license.k9webprotection.com/index.html
It's free for home use.
Has some good reviews on download.com
http://tinyurl.com/yvlrxo
Yea!
Thanks Dr.!
🙂
25 Feb 07
One of the easiest ways to block sites is by using the hosts file. If you use firefox I believe that you can download lists of the common sites into a filter also. Here's some links:
http://dnskong.com/
http://www.ericphelps.com/security/pac.htm
http://www.accs-net.com/hosts/HostsToggle/
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/uiuc/index.html
http://someonewhocares.org/hosts/
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/uiuc/index.html
25 Feb 07
Originally posted by WoodgieThe problem with that is that you can't sit next to all of them every minute they are on the computer - hence people use a program to do it for them. Lazy parents would do nothing. (IMO)
You cannot beat lazy parenting.
The thought that you would put your faith into a program to protect your children is mind-boggling.
25 Feb 07
Originally posted by LundosYou don't have kids, do you?
Where's the dilemma?
The way I see it, let them see porn at home, where you can see what they're up to instead of having them go out and see it other places. You cannot hide porn from them. Most of the people here watched porn without monitors and see what happened...
25 Feb 07
Originally posted by Dr StrangeloveI respect your onion, oh chief non sub scum bag.
The problem with that is that you can't sit next to all of them every minute they are on the computer - hence people use a program to do it for them. Lazy parents would do nothing. (IMO)
The internet is not safe, this we all know.
The little buggers are not allowed on if no adult is present in my onion.
I do not care about how many "disney sites" and "how much they can learn from the internet" lines they give.
If the BBC ever takes over the internet (or a version of it) then I will allow it then, and only then.
Kids today can get around those crappy site blockers, I know they have to learn about such things, but I think they should have a chance to grow up before they do.
I only recently found out what a "moose knuckle" is.
Does a 12 year old really need to know that?
They will learn what they need to know, from their pals at school.
Trust no one, they are all out to get you.
I have spare rolls of tin foil if anybody would like some.
25 Feb 07
Originally posted by WoodgieI learned that here 😛
The internet is not safe, this we all know.
The little buggers are not allowed on if no adult is present in my onion.
I only recently found out what a "moose knuckle" is.
We're in agreement. I was seven when I was told where babies come from. That doesn't mean I was ready to see videos of how they got there. Bits and pieces of knowledge, hazy or not, even complete knowledge -- these are far different from seeing graphic pictures and acts. Anything that you wouldn't purchase for a child (magazines and videos) are things they don't need to see on the internet either. IMH(aF)O
25 Feb 07
Originally posted by WoodgieSetting up the computer so the kids can use it is NOT lazy parenting.
You cannot beat lazy parenting.
The thought that you would put your faith into a program to protect your children is mind-boggling.
The internet is an integral part of society now and it is not going away anytime soon.
Kids are required to use the internet in elementary school computer lab and also to research reports. Not to mention the hundreds of web sites that are flashed on every commercial and cereal box.
The internet can be a good thing, if it is under control...that is my goal with a blocker.
My kids are too young to know about sex yet, so I would call it pro-active....not lazy.