09 December 2011
Do you need to protect YOURSELF from online pornography and Gambling? This is an embarrassing question. But sadly, one more and more adults today need to ask themselves. That’s the “bad” the Internet has brought along with all its good. The instant and free access we all have to so much problem content. If you [...]
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27 November 2011
According to a survey by Christianity Today 40% of Christian pastors are struggling with an addiction to pornography. On one hand, this will sound like a shocking piece of information to most people. Of all people, those who lead their churches should be the last ones to give in to such a temptation. On the [...]
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25 September 2011
A Day to Disconnect is a worldwide movement headed by a Rabbi of Ohr Naava. It will take place on October 2, 2011. On that day thousands of people will voluntarily unplug their digital gadgets for part or all of the day. Why? Because as gadgets and the digital world take up more and more [...]
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16 August 2011
Loneliness, boredom and a computer — a recipe for a porn addiction. Here the story of one young man who explains that pornography addiction is not something he wanted. The easy access to porn became too tempting for him as he struggled with feelings of loneliness. “It built up on a daily basis to the [...]
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10 August 2011
I spend a lot of time reviewing how people reach this website. The majority, arrive via search for specific solutions or problems– phrases like porn blocker, stop gambling, pornography addiction. What I find interesting is that most are not looking for a web filter or help in creating a healthy Internet environment, but for a [...]
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08 August 2011
We wanted to take a look at where porn is most frequently searched – which countries are searching for porn and porno and which countries are searching for porn filter. The findings are quite surprising. Web Searches for: “porn” These numbers are relative. The higher the number, the greater the percentage of overall search in [...]
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31 July 2011
Did you know that blocking porn from your home and office computers is not only a good idea for the very obvious reasons, but it is also recommended by computer security experts? Online crime targets users via search engines and social networking but email and pornography have been long time favorites for malware. In a [...]
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24 July 2011
Previously, I wrote a post on the difficulty I had in reporting abuse or harassment on Facebook. I was not impressed, to say the least, with how Facebook lends itself to reporting and dealing with any type of abuse. I am hoping that Google Plus is planning to tackle this problem more effectively. So far, [...]
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14 July 2011
Pro-Ana and Pro-Mia sites abound on the Internet. A study by Optenet actually revealed a 469% increase in pro-ana sites in just a short period, from 2006-2007! Pro Ana and Pro Mia are the terms used to describe a support network of (mostly) girls and young women supporting anorexia and bulimia as a lifestyle choice. [...]
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12 July 2011
How do you know if a loved one or someone you know is addicted to gaming or rapidly tumbling toward trouble? This Game Addiction Test is a reliable measure. Based on the Internet Addiction Test developed by Dr. Kimberly Young, the PAT is a 20-item questionnaire that measures mild, moderate, and severe levels of Internet [...]
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11 July 2011
MMO stands for Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing game. The most popular of these complex video games being World of Warcraft. Players develop virtual characters, interact with one another, cooperate, implement strategies. World of Warcraft alone is a more than $2 billion dollar industry! So you can imagine, even if you have never played, just [...]
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13 June 2011
My first reaction when the story about Representative Anthony Weiner came out was, “How could someone be so stupid?” First of all, could he possibly have thought for a moment that he was not going to be caught? Second, couldn’t he have done this anonymously and remained under the radar? None of us will probably [...]
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02 June 2011
Here is my take on how Facebook handles Violating the Terms of Use policy. So far, it looks very lame. I noticed an abusive comment on my daughter’s Facebook Wall. I knew the boy who left the comment is 10 or 11 years old, goes to a neighboring school and obviously his parents are not [...]
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31 May 2011
Yesterday, I was doing my routine review of my 10 year old’s Facebook Wall. Yes, she is 10 and has a Facebook account. And now you are wondering how can I, of all people, allow my daughter to use Facebook before she turns 13, the required age that Facebook set. First, to address that legitimate [...]
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29 May 2011
The Obama administration has turned healthy eating into one of the hottest topics in the news today. The latest headline — a new symbol is about to be released – the Dinner Plate — to replace the familiar, but apparently confusing Food Pyramid. First Lady Michelle Obama has made it one of her priorities to [...]
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26 May 2011
He forgets to turn his computer off and you can’t resist a peek. But what you find, may change your relationship forever. So be prepared. More women are taken by surprise than you can imagine. Here are the [...]
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25 May 2011
A day does not go by when someone does not contact us about using Optenet PC to control their own Internet problem — gambling problem, pornography addiction, compulsive shopping or just someone who is spending too much time online. Many, want to get help but they are embarrassed and do not want anyone to know [...]
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23 May 2011
The truth is that the Optenet PC web filter does not require much support for most users. We just never hear from most of our customers — that is a very good sign! Install the web filter, set it up or use the default settings and then forget. That’s the beauty of a good web [...]
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19 May 2011
From what I’ve seen among my friends, many people feel that the California bill to allow parents’ access to their kids Facebook accounts is outrageous. The bill also calls for Facebook’s default privacy settings to be on the maximum. Not sure if my friends find that to be a problem, but probably not. Anyway, I’ve [...]
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16 May 2011
I frequently correspond with online gamblers seeking solutions to stop themselves from gambling. They face a difficult situation. They can’t totally eliminate the Internet from their life but the temptation to gamble online can be too hard to resist. Some people are not able to get professional help or if they do, are still faced [...]
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