Comments on: Mapping the Filter: What do you Block?

By: Jim Gates

Jim Gates — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:08:25 +0000

I think it would especially helpful if folks would include a note as to whether or not they have been audited for CIPA compliance using that filter setting.

By: Cat White

Cat White — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:35:03 +0000

Thanks for this project! I tried my had at a filtering survey last fall (http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=cjYyc1RsWnlsRjRjY2Y2RVE1cEM5ZGc6MA..) , but did not get much response (27 replies, it’s still open).

We have been discussing “opening” up to some extent, but it does not seem to have happened yet.

One big reason we filter: preserving bandwidth.

By: David Gohrband

David Gohrband — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:08:39 +0000

I too can not find the “edit” button. Maybe my county blocks this as well as anything else that might be remotely educational! Sorry, just needed to vent:) It is extremely frustrating when YouTube, TeacherTube, Wikipedia, and even websites with cool educational games (because they are classified as games)are blocked just to name a few. Also, there is no CLEAR process for me to follow if I want to get a website unblocked. I am in Hanover County, VA.

By: Clint

Clint — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:19:00 +0000

Sorry, I opened the google maps link in a new tab. If I just let it open in your social.com frame, the edit button is there. I contributed.

Thanks.

By: Clint

Clint — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:38:27 +0000

Will,

I too am logged in but cannot see the edit button. I have tried to edit in Google Earth but that did not pan out either. Am I missing something?

By: NIcol Malone

NIcol Malone — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 03:07:19 +0000

I am sorry to be using your space but I am learning how RSS feeds work and how I am notified and reply to blog comments. I have subscribed to your feed. (interesting read) Thank you for your understanding.

By: John Brown

John Brown — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 01:04:34 +0000

i think that is a great idea! but with the upcoming mobile revolution it will be hard to block any services anyways. I saw that new site for students called http://www.socialtopics.com which kind of freaked me out bc it reminded me off juicy campus. it has no mobile app but if there is one there wont be anyway to block that site

By: Will Richardson

Will Richardson — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:39:11 +0000

Ugh…sorry…should be fixed now.

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By: Ian H.

Ian H. — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:11:28 +0000

Hi Will!
I would love to add my school, but I can’t see an edit button, even when I’m logged into Google.

By: Tom Hoffman

Tom Hoffman — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:25:08 +0000

You can specify that you’re trying to access the site from a school. It would be worth it because they’ve worked out a lot of the technical process, including a browser plug-in. Also, you can specify that you’re trying to access a site from a school.

Plus, Berkman Center hipness points?!?

By: Will Richardson

Will Richardson — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:17:35 +0000

So that’s not really the same thing, is it, Tom? Is that school filtering specific?

By: Tom Hoffman

Tom Hoffman — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 19:35:43 +0000

No! No! No!. This! This! This! Already been done!