topic Re: safeguard in Plusnet Feedback

safeguard

St3 — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 09:43:08 GMT

Ive just noticed safeguard in my account with plusnet, looks pretty usefull anyone got it enabled yet ? My router currently blocks harmful websites too.

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Oldjim — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 09:46:43 GMT

I have moved it to here as it is possible that you have spotted the first stage in Child Protection as practised by some other ISP's

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St3 — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 09:47:05 GMT

ok jimbo btw are you using it ?

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Oldjim — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 09:55:23 GMT

first I have heard of it - hence making it more prominent
just checked and it is here https://portal.plus.net/my.html
details here https://portal.plus.net/my-account/safeguard/

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rongtw — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 09:56:16 GMT

i just had a look at this on PN site as i was intrigued its turned on Via the web page , basically you have to Opt in to be able to watch adult pages , surely it is personal view to be able to block this rater than have PN decide for you ?
11. Are any categories blocked by default?
Yes, Plusnet SafeGuard blocks access to Pornography, Hate & Intolerance and Tasteless websites by default. However, you can change these at any time.
https://portal.plus.net/my-account/safeguard/

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Chris — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 10:00:46 GMT

Safeguard is turned 'off' on your account, so you have to make the choice to turn it on and at that point you can choose which types of sites and content are blocked.

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Oldjim — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 10:02:27 GMT

the ones which are blocked by default are listed under Block Categories but can be unblocked
This is a good one

Quote
Tasteless - Blocked
Websites that are offensive or tasteless (e.g. toilet humour), including gruesome or frightening content (e.g. blood or wounds, or cruel animal treatment).

If I should enable it this is one I would unblock

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St3 — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 10:03:03 GMT

Theres a few things on it that suprise me like Gaming ? Why would gaming be on there to be blocked :S

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rongtw — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 10:35:15 GMT

There should be NOTHING !! blocked by default .
it is up to each person to decide , NOT for PN to make choices for their customers

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Oldjim — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 10:39:12 GMT

For goodness sake
The whole thing isn't active UNLESS the customer activates it and then they need to decide what the want blocking or unblocking

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w23 — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 10:41:08 GMT

Exactly, 'Safeguard' is OFF by default, therefore (as you prefer) NOTHING is blocked by default.

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St3 — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 10:41:31 GMT

yer you got to enable it lol ... but the fact its on the list is shocking ...

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Oldjim — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 10:44:39 GMT

you mean gaming - I can understand that if you want to block young children doing it

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southerner — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 10:47:24 GMT

Well at least it's opt-in rather than opt-out. That's all I can really say on it.

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St3 — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 10:49:56 GMT

Its not a bad idea i just didnt expect to see a tab to block gaming, but i guess its maybe usefull for parents who are struggling to keep their kids off playing computer games when they should be focusing on exams n stuff.

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MattyC — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 10:52:38 GMT

It's also the same with new customers. It's an option upon signup, but you specifically have to opt in to have it enabled. Phone signups would require new customers to do it over the member centre.

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Strat — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 10:53:45 GMT

Oops...
Running Waterfox 36.0.1 and viewing the Safeguard page https://portal.plus.net/my-account/safeguard/inactive
The first attached image shows the top right corner ok.
Then Live Chat pops up and the result is the second attached image.

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St3 — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 14:28:08 GMT

Ive enabled some of mine and some not Ill see how it goes if im not able to access sites which i feel dont need to be blocked then ill just disbale the whole thing.

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MattyC — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 15:18:10 GMT

@St3
Are you ok to PM me any feedback you have?

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St3 — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 15:45:46 GMT

yes sure