School can't access this board...
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School can't access this board...
Here's an interesting problem for you. I got an email from a regular visitor who is a teacher and he tells me that, lately, this board cannot be accessed from school computers because of "inappropriate content." Evidently lichen and suicide content triggers these filters. Anybody have any idea of what post(s) could be doing this?
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Um, the flute lichen thread?
Blocking software isn't all that sophisticated sometimes. On that thread, we use the words "lichen" and "oiled" and "sexy;" just as I've done here. I think that's enough.
As a matter of fact, I think your post might be enough. Just because you used the word yourself. You'll notice that a lot of websites advertising software to bock those sites usually call it "adult content" so that they don't censor themselves.
But I don't think that warrants changing the forums because some stupid school district censors everything.
Stuart
Blocking software isn't all that sophisticated sometimes. On that thread, we use the words "lichen" and "oiled" and "sexy;" just as I've done here. I think that's enough.
As a matter of fact, I think your post might be enough. Just because you used the word yourself. You'll notice that a lot of websites advertising software to bock those sites usually call it "adult content" so that they don't censor themselves.
But I don't think that warrants changing the forums because some stupid school district censors everything.
Stuart
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My high school had one of those filters. It blocked google and hotmail.
Trust me, there's probably nothing.
Trust me, there's probably nothing.
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Well, there have been some threads on here I probably wouldn't have wanted a younger child to read.
Is there a way to "fix" that and still have the board retain its current unique character and personality? Probably not.
Is the personality and character of the board what its founder meant for it to be? Only Dale, perhaps with input from Rich and Alan, can answer that.
You know, I'm really sort of divided on this: in some ways I'd really hate to see it stay like it is, and in other ways I'd sure hate to see it change.
--James
Is there a way to "fix" that and still have the board retain its current unique character and personality? Probably not.
Is the personality and character of the board what its founder meant for it to be? Only Dale, perhaps with input from Rich and Alan, can answer that.
You know, I'm really sort of divided on this: in some ways I'd really hate to see it stay like it is, and in other ways I'd sure hate to see it change.
--James
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Dale - Government systems have been built to various degrees by whatever MIS directors to preclude access to sites based on the appearance of certain words (e.g., guns, kill, drugs, sex, etc.). It is a general kind of filter to prevent inappropriate access by government workers while on the job, and does not allow for discretionary interpretation or follow up to determine whether the site actually contains "objectionable" material. I doubt you'd be able or it would be worth the time to try to figure this one out; although I suppose that the school could be asked what it is that prevents access here.
Regards,
PhilO
Regards,
PhilO
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