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Do IT Pros Abuse Their Power?
An anonymous reader writes "I have noticed that many airports and hospitals I've visited have some kind of internet usage policy in place. Some use software similar to Websense, which effectively blocks sites based on blacklisting them by category. A commonly used blacklist prevents users from accessing 'forums or discussion boards,' yet I find that often these networks allow users to access sites like Fark, Slashdot, Digg and other message boards that appeal to the technical culture one might find in the IT world. In your experience, do IT administrators abuse their supervisory powers? Has there ever been a backlash from users or management for doing so?"
Yes we love your little additional notes like "The block is costing us money". Also using the word "fix", as if something is broken scores you bonus points. If I got a request like that I'd jump right on it.
(jk bottom of the queue)
And in addition to wasting time on social networks and useless sites, your boss will love you for spending even more time trying to circumvent their security and policies. Arrogant hackers doing what they're told not to do aren't that "cool" in the real world, and it wont save your job.
Wow, you fired someone and threatened him with criminal prosecution for listening to music, and he's the dipshit?
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