Why You May Need an Internet Filter
Tuesday May 27, 2008
Are you a concerned parent? If so, an internet filter might be a good tool for you. A filter is a piece of software that helps block out unwanted content, such as pornography and hate group sites. Filters typically use a list of keywords and well-known URLs to keep children from accessing inappropriate material. More advanced filters can also block or filter chat rooms, instant messages, file downloads and forums. Christy Matte tells us more about internet filters here...
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Thanks for this helpful link about filtering. It really simplified the concept.
Have you heard of Covenant Eyes monitoring and filtering programs? It is a unique program on the market because it gives the user flexibility to filter or simply monitor the Internet or both. A good filtering program is very helpful for children and families, but a good monitoring program is great for adults and children alike who want to be accountable to others about where they go online.
Covenant Eyes monitoring program simply tracks (without blocking) everywhere someone goes online. Then each part of each webpage is rated and scored for its content (scores are based on obscene or pornographic material). Users choose 2 or 3 people that they want to receive a detailed “accountability report” of all their online activity (emails to them or available to see online 24/7). What this does is it allows complete freedom to the person using the Internet, but it takes away the anonymity of online activity; people are more likely to exorcise self-control when they know that others will be reviewing their whereabouts online.
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