On Jan 14, 2006, at 1:36 PM, Tom Guenthner wrote: > Here is a project.. > > Is there a way to develop a web site that one would need a ?key? to > get access? The key would be something would plug into the USB > slot. Not sure how difficult something like that would be to develop. > > The idea is to have a safer web site for teens to access instead if > sites like ?myplace.com? and such places like that. This way one > might be able to keep sex predators away from our teens? > > Any ideas???
Hello Tom, I can't argue the pros/cons of your specific idea, but I can offer related opinions... Not meaning to be argumentative, but the first safe place is/should be the home. Modern parental controls and ISP filtering (of offered content) go a long way to the beginning steps of protection, at least in our homes. Some service providers offer their own controls, not to mention the s/w packages available on the market. Always be involved with online activities; look over their shoulder, in spite of objections, if necessary. Know where they go online and what they do; if you think that a site is not appropriate (and there must be many), use the controls to block access to it. Other safeguards include NO private seclusion of computer access. Many won't like this one at first, perhaps especially the teens, but placing computers in a very public place (like the family room) that doesn't generally allow "secrets", will also discourage involvement in such situations. Needless to say, the privacy of a bedroom or private study is not recommended in these situations. Regards, Russ Preston | The next meeting of the Louisville Computer Society will | be January 24 at Pitt Academy, 6010 Preston Highway. | The LCS Web page is <http://www.kymac.org>. | List posting address: <mailto:macgroup at erdos.math.louisville.edu> | List Web page: <http://erdos.math.louisville.edu/macgroup>
