Parents, internet filtering and spy software?

[astronaut x]

Does anyone know of any good filtering software and spyware software?

I don't give a shit if it filters out non porn or medical shit.

I also need some spyware software to let me know where someone is spending their time.

Any suggestions?

[astronaut x]

nobody wants to touch this one eh?

[Way3]

You can check out: http://www.netnanny.com/ or http://www1.k9webprotection.com/
Hope that helps get you in the right direction!

[Chosen]

I don't know

[scuba steve]

just curious, with key loggers and all that stuff does it have to be on a machine? or are people able to do a wifi network? i wonder what the limits are

[Rochard]

Don't waste your time.

Kids who want to see the naughty stuff will figure out a way around it. The other stuff wont' be filtered out - Videos like Ronald McDonald pissing in public (which I caught my kid watching once) won't be filtered out.

It's funny how society is so concerned about kids seeing naughty pictures while the real danger is an adult contacting them, pretending to be a child, and getting them to meet, etc etc.

Invest your time in having chat with your kid about the dangers of the Internet instead.

[Slick]

Originally Posted by scuba steve

just curious, with key loggers and all that stuff does it have to be on a machine? or are people able to do a wifi network? i wonder what the limits are

Actually, it is possible to set it up where you can keylog and entire wifi network. My gf's ex hubby is an IT guy and he had it set up on their home wifi network.

[astronaut x]

Originally Posted by Rochard

Don't waste your time.

Kids who want to see the naughty stuff will figure out a way around it. The other stuff wont' be filtered out - Videos like Ronald McDonald pissing in public (which I caught my kid watching once) won't be filtered out.

It's funny how society is so concerned about kids seeing naughty pictures while the real danger is an adult contacting them, pretending to be a child, and getting them to meet, etc etc.

Invest your time in having chat with your kid about the dangers of the Internet instead.

I'm actually more worried about them pirating music and movies from my isp, but I'm trying to cover all my bases. I agree as far as the "naughty" stuff goes. Shit, I was watching Tosh.0 one night and some dude was blowing a huge fucking dildo, censored of course, while some chick walked in on the guy. This was basic fucking cable.

I do however want something to block as much as possible.

I really want the spyware so I can track what sites are being visited.

I have put a lot of time into talking about the dangers already, but I want to do as much as possible to thwart any attempts for mischieve or worse.

[CurrentlySober]

Originally Posted by Rochard

Don't waste your time.

Kids who want to see the naughty stuff will figure out a way around it. The other stuff wont' be filtered out - Videos like Ronald McDonald pissing in public (which I caught my kid watching once) won't be filtered out.

It's funny how society is so concerned about kids seeing naughty pictures while the real danger is an adult contacting them, pretending to be a child, and getting them to meet, etc etc.

Invest your time in having chat with your kid about the dangers of the Internet instead.

[My Pimp]

bump bump

[DamianJ]

Originally Posted by Rochard

It's funny how society is so concerned about kids seeing naughty pictures while the real danger is an adult contacting them, pretending to be a child, and getting them to meet, etc etc.

True. I heard of one idiot who stopped his kid watching Glee because he thought it would corrupt her.

As to the OP, put the PC in the living room and make the kid use it in front of you. Problem = solved.

[dynastoned]

talk to your kids spying isn't the way to go imo.

[V_RocKs]

http://www.spectorsoft.com/products/...dows/index.asp

Used that on my kids once they reached 13... Only checked it when something actually happened... Like say my GF's ex-husband's new girlfriend is corrupting the kids... Then denies it to her man flat out. Says if she is lying he SHOULD leave her... So I download the proof... He doesn't leave her, but it did set a nice precedent for the kids on her lying abilities... Now they know not to use her as a source...

From such situations the kids began to monitor themselves knowing that they were being watched... or could be watched... and that I could just replay the tape a year later and make someone eat crow... oh, and lying? that's another offense in and of itself... so they didn't fuck around...

Did catch my daughters boyfriend looking at big tits and chunky teens.... My daughter is the state of Kansas and as skinny as a rail in both regards... She ended up canning his ass since he'd never be happy with her... nice!

[astronaut x]

Originally Posted by dynastoned

talk to your kids spying isn't the way to go imo.

I'm not really interested in your opinions on that. Thanks but, I just simply asked someone with knowledge about these types of programs for recommendations on what's the best out there for what I want it to do.

I don't need, nor did I asked for your parenting advice or political opinion.

I'm not here to rally everyone against blocking access to the "naughty" stuff.

"It should be the parents job to keep an eye on their own kids" and that's exactly what Im going to do.

As far as spying goes. I'm not trying to catch anyone doing anything. They will be aware that there web usage is be monitored. It's meant to be used as a deterrent.

[astronaut x]

Originally Posted by DamianJ

True. I heard of one idiot who stopped his kid watching Glee because he thought it would corrupt her.

As to the OP, put the PC in the living room and make the kid use it in front of you. Problem = solved.

Thanks, but I don't want a computer sitting in my living room.

[MediaGuy]

Each kid has an account, and each browser has a history.

Fairly straightforward. You can use the browser site block (or "unsafe") if you want.

Don't see why it has to be so elaborate.

I'm not worried about my kids seeing people having sex, it's the sick violence (that YouTube doesn't delete) like insurgents blown to pieces sitll crawling around that bugs me...

That said, I found out my younger daughter (she was 8 at the time) discovered rotten.com and was fascinated by dismemberment and anatomical stuff... I'm sure she's going to be a surgeon when she grows up :P

:D

[astronaut x]

Originally Posted by MediaGuy

Each kid has an account, and each browser has a history.

Fairly straightforward. You can use the browser site block (or "unsafe") if you want.

Don't see why it has to be so elaborate.

I'm not worried about my kids seeing people having sex, it's the sick violence (that YouTube doesn't delete) like insurgents blown to pieces sitll crawling around that bugs me...

That said, I found out my younger daughter (she was 8 at the time) discovered rotten.com and was fascinated by dismemberment and anatomical stuff... I'm sure she's going to be a surgeon when she grows up :P

:D

I'm talking about a 16 year old kid who is smarter then your 8 year old.

I don't want letters from some attorney telling me I owe them x amount of dollars. If you want to take that chance by "trusting" your kid, then by all means, do that.

But I happen to be dealing with someone that CANNOT be trusted.

Is this too hard for the critics to understand?

[astronaut x]

Originally Posted by V_RocKs

http://www.spectorsoft.com/products/...dows/index.asp

Thanks for the info. I do appreciate the help.

[astronaut x]

Originally Posted by Slick

Actually, it is possible to set it up where you can keylog and entire wifi network. My gf's ex hubby is an IT guy and he had it set up on their home wifi network.

This seems like a good option as well. Anyone know of any good programs for this?

[Superterrorizer]

Originally Posted by astronaut x

Does anyone know of any good filtering software and spyware software?

I don't give a shit if it filters out non porn or medical shit.

I also need some spyware software to let me know where someone is spending their time.

Any suggestions?

http://www.untangle.com

[astronaut x]

Originally Posted by Superterrorizer

http://www.untangle.com

This looks very interesting.

Thank you very much!

[CurrentlySober]

Cool Troll, Bro !

[astronaut x]

Originally Posted by Superterrorizer

http://www.untangle.com

That looks expensive, and requires me to have a dedicated server.

But thanks for the info

[MediaGuy]

Originally Posted by astronaut x

I'm talking about a 16 year old kid who is smarter then your 8 year old.

I don't want letters from some attorney telling me I owe them x amount of dollars. If you want to take that chance by "trusting" your kid, then by all means, do that.

But I happen to be dealing with someone that CANNOT be trusted.

Is this too hard for the critics to understand?

What are you worried about exactly?? You haven't been specific, and now you're talking about lawyers?

Why can't you trust him/her?

I'm not a critic I'm just curious... at 16,they're better off left to their own devices...

:D

[astronaut x]

Originally Posted by CurrentlySober

Cool Troll, Bro !

If that's a real picture your own personal smug fat face.

I would like to punch it. Repeatedly.

[papill0n]

if your 16yo child cant use a computer without you worrying about a lawsuit then you have failed as a parent

but dont worry ! just buy some software!

[Superterrorizer]

Originally Posted by astronaut x

That looks expensive, and requires me to have a dedicated server.

But thanks for the info

There's a free version that does everything you need, and you can run it in vmware/virtualpc/etc. Alternatively, a low end pc with two ethernet ports + a usb stick would work just fine.

[Rochard]

Originally Posted by DamianJ

True. I heard of one idiot who stopped his kid watching Glee because he thought it would corrupt her.

In fact, I did stop my kid from watching Glee. The first time we watched it together and in the first five minutes there was a cheerleader in her uniform on a bed drinking wine coolers with her boyfriend, making out. My daughter is a cheerleader, she's 11, and I did not think it was appropriate for an 11 to be watching a cheerleader getting drunk and fooling around with her boyfriend.

After much pleading on her part, we re-visited the issue, and now we watch it together.

[Rochard]

Originally Posted by astronaut x

I'm actually more worried about them pirating music and movies from my isp, but I'm trying to cover all my bases. I agree as far as the "naughty" stuff goes. Shit, I was watching Tosh.0 one night and some dude was blowing a huge fucking dildo, censored of course, while some chick walked in on the guy. This was basic fucking cable.

I do however want something to block as much as possible.

I really want the spyware so I can track what sites are being visited.

I have put a lot of time into talking about the dangers already, but I want to do as much as possible to thwart any attempts for mischieve or worse.

This is a concern too really. Have a chat with them about illegal downloading the consequences and make sure it's established that it's not acceptable. My kid uses my iTunes account. (Come to think of it, I noticed the other day she bought a Britney Spears song I'll need to check out to make sure it's okay for her to listen to.)

[Rochard]

Originally Posted by MediaGuy

I'm not worried about my kids seeing people having sex, it's the sick violence (that YouTube doesn't delete) like insurgents blown to pieces sitll crawling around that bugs me...

That said, I found out my younger daughter (she was 8 at the time) discovered rotten.com and was fascinated by dismemberment and anatomical stuff... I'm sure she's going to be a surgeon when she grows up :P

:D

I've always found it rather amusing that if a kid sees porn / sex it's horrible, but we think nothing of letting watch videos where thousands die and we allow them play video games where they kill people. Which is worse? Are we really sending a message saying "Sex is bad, but it's okay to slaughter people by the thousands?"

[astronaut x]

Originally Posted by papill0n

if your 16yo child cant use a computer without you worrying about a lawsuit then you have failed as a parent

but dont worry ! just buy some software!

Its not my kid dumbass.

So fuck you and your comment!

[astronaut x]

Originally Posted by Rochard

This is a concern too really. Have a chat with them about illegal downloading the consequences and make sure it's established that it's not acceptable. My kid uses my iTunes account. (Come to think of it, I noticed the other day she bought a Britney Spears song I'll need to check out to make sure it's okay for her to listen to.)

Again, the chit chats are not working and do not help me sleep any better at night.

We've already had the "discussion". Several times. Im dealing with a problem child here.
I need to go rogue!!

I have heard...."everybody does it. nobody cares. all my friends are doing it."

Its looked upon as acceptable. I have been told..."ok, i wont do it then" but i know it's a lie. Because the kid lies all the time.
I could ban them from using a computer alltogether, but Im not trying to make the kid stupid.

[CurrentlySober]

Originally Posted by astronaut x

If that's a real picture your own personal smug fat face.

I would like to punch it. Repeatedly.

But you never will though, will you?

You are just a sad lil fuck, asking experinced people for advice, and then telling them to fuck themselves

Like I said...

COOL TROLL BRO!

[CurrentlySober]

And DONT Call me fat, 'Sonny Jim'

My Mom says I just 'Big Boned' !

[astronaut x]

Originally Posted by CurrentlySober

But you never will though, will you?

You are just a sad lil fuck, asking experinced people for advice, and then telling them to fuck themselves

Like I said...

COOL TROLL BRO!

never say never fat fuck face

[astronaut x]

Originally Posted by CurrentlySober

And DONT Call me fat, 'Sonny Jim'

My Mom says I just 'Big Boned' !

You probably get big boned.

That's a face your mother doesn't even love.

[CurrentlySober]

Originally Posted by astronaut x

never say never fat fuck face

I WISH lol !

Thing is, I weigh around 280 lbs, and I am around 7 Feet tall...

I can just walk into you, and theres NOTHING you can do ! My face may look fat, but my body is a BRICK FUCKING SHITHOUSE...

You cant TOUCH ME ! Its so funny, its LAUGHABLE!

Plus, I really LIKE POO, so if I smear it all over me... How close yah gonna get?

Where yah gonna be? What shows? Where and when? Lemme know, and we can set it up