safeguard

[#1]

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

[#2]

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

[#3]

ok jimbo btw are you using it ?

[#4]

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/

[#5]

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/

[#6]

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.

[#7]

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

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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

[#8]

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

[#9]

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

[#10]

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

[#11]

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

[#12]

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

[#13]

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

[#14]

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

[#15]

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.