Family Filtering is a practical solution that we believe effectively addresses these concerns. The Challenge Because we wanted to deliver the most dependable content filtering possible, we studied the various options carefully. In our research we found two basic ways to accomplish computer controlled content filtering. One option is to install software on the end user's computer that restricts the viewing of known WebPages. Another is to use the same type of software to look for particular words in the pages as they download onto the end user's computer.
Some software packages attempt to achieve both tasks.
Many of us here at Telepath Internet have children that are old enough to use the Internet and realize just how computer savvy today's children and teenagers really are. Disabling or removing a piece of software is simply not at all beyond their grasp. The other flaw in this plan is the need to constantly update the database from which the software draws its comparisons. Unfortunately, few of us do these things nearly often enough. We had to admit that we might lapse in our commitment, exposing our children to sites that might be less than desirable.