The many anecdotes in her book bears grim testimony to the consequences of this approach. The book provides some detail on abuse that is not for unrestricted family reading. Given our own standards, some sections need to be lightly skimmed, if not skipped altogether. Nevertheless, it is an excellent resource for policy makers, providing balance against the press for the Net. It's seeking a foot hold in our community.
Computer technologists claim to have products that filter out objectionable material.
They have also been seeking endorsements from our leadership. I do feel that those who need the Internet for business needs should avail themselves of whatever protection these products provide. I believe that this is the opinion of the majority of our Torah leadership. However, Internet for family usage is a different matter. From my perspective as a computer professional, I advise families to ignore these claims.