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What Filters Are Right For Kids?

Posted by timothy on from the cue-the-scorn-cannons dept.

WaywardGeek writes "My daughter is using phrases like 'hot guys,' and soon will have a chat about the birds and the bees. I believe in letting kids discover the world as it is, and have no Internet controls on any of our systems, which are mostly Linux based. However, it's not fair for aggressive porn advertisers to splash sex in her face without her permission. My question is: What Linux-based Internet filtering solution do Slashdot dads favor, and do they hinder a child's efforts to learn about the world?"

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  1. This is easy. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    What you need to do is blow a load on her face. That will cover all the bases in one fell swoop.

  2. Re:Use OpenDNS and a hosts file by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    How about you stop being a fascist?

    Why are you trying to oppress your child? The exchange of information is a basic human right. Instead of being a lazy ass, why don't you accept she is going to find out things that may be uncomfortable for you to discuss, then spend the time to discuss these things when they come up. No, It's much easier to set up some software and keep the child ignorant, for her own protection.