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Questions & Answers
Why not use a software program?
There
are software programs available to filter content on the Internet such
as
NETNANNY, CYBERPATROL& others. While better than having no
filtering
they have their drawbacks. Most rely either on a block word list
or
on
a list of blocked sites. If they use a word filter they fail to "see"
the
content of graphics. If they use a list of blocked sites they need
constant
updating of the list because over 600 new pornographic addresses appear
daily
on the internet.
Why is server based filtering better?
This
is filtering done by your Internet provider BEFORE the content can
reach
your home. In most cases this is preferable to the software
approach but
there are many different providers using a variety of different
methods.
Are all server based filtering providers the same?
NO.. Some
use
Inclusionary filtering, others use Exclusionary filtering. Some use
word
blocks, others use site blocking lists. We use all those & more.
Most
importantly, we consult with YOU to determine the correct mix for your
family.
What is INclusionary filtering?
NOT
the kind we use...
INclusionary
filtering ONLY allows you to go to sites that are pre approved and as
such
gives you only a tiny slice of the Internet to access. Companies that
offer
this type of filtering brag that it is 100% effective. Well, yes, if
they
only allow you to go to SESAME STREET they can guarantee you'll see NO
pornography. BUT there are hundreds of millions of great sites you may
want or need to
see not included in their limited selection.
What is EXclusionary filtering?
This
is the kind we use...
Allows
you the ENTIRE Internet with the exception of sites identified as
offensive.
This type approach is the best option IF your Internet Provider is
using
the best possible methods of screening content.
What are site blocking lists?
We
use site blocking lists BUT we don't stop there...
Some
companies only use a blocking list of bad sites but relying solely
on a blocking list will miss new sites or sites that have
changed
since being reviewed.
Most
filtering providers use only blocking lists because checking the
content
of the site after it has cleared the list increases the costs
to the
provider dramatically
What other steps do you take beyond blocking lists?
See our
combination
of blocking techniques above.
What about opposing viewpoints?
Every
Internet
provider has a filtering philosophy. Ours is to protect you and
your family
from danger and temptation. We do not attempt to shelter our customers
from
ideas which differ with our ideas or even with our morals. Sites
that express
ideas that we as Christians cannot accept as well as sites promoting
beliefs
other than our own will not be blocked, unless it is explicit or
presents
danger.
What happens when a user tries to access a blocked site?
The user
will
be presented with a screen that says they have been blocked from the
site
they are trying to visit. At this point the user may request a
review
if they believe the site blocking was in error.
Requests for
review
are handled within 24 hours & results of review emailed to customer.
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