topic Re: Parental controls in Plusnet Feedback

Parental controls

Hamish — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 15:20:53 GMT

Plusnet doesn't have any. What do you think?
I don't think I'd have signed up if I knew, I assumed they would.

w23 — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 15:31:44 GMT

I use OpenDNS: https://www.opendns.com/home-internet-security/parental-controls/opendns-home/ (amongst other measures).
No need for an ISP provided solution.

pwatson — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 16:19:47 GMT

They're running a trial at the moment I think:
http://www.plus.net/support/safeguard.shtml
One of the staff may pick this up and offer you a place.

Townman — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 16:49:49 GMT

This topic has been discussed to death on numerous occasions...
http://community.plus.net/forum/index.php/topic,136027.0.html
http://community.plus.net/forum/index.php/topic,134334.msg1175268.html#msg1175268
http://community.plus.net/forum/index.php/topic,130859.msg1143144.html#msg1143144
And there must be more of them...
Have a good read as to why many think these should not be provided - be careful that these concepts do not give you a false sense of security... the best protection for your children is your diligence and presence in their internet use.
PlusNet are indeed looking at this space - I await with interest to read the first complaint that they did not filter something that they consider inappropriate or that their child circumvented the controls or that the controls prevent the adults in the house hold accessing whatever they want to access.