Keep Your Children Safe on the Internet - Part 3
Monitoring and Protection Software
When you have something as serious as child internet safety, parents want nothing but the best internet protection software. However, it may not be an easy task to manage. There are many software programs that claim to be the best one for internet protection.
In order to determine the best one, parents may have to try out several different software programs to see which one suits them. They should go through each one carefully, then make a decision which one best suited their needs.
Some software programs offer a trial version from a few weeks to a month. This way, it helps parents to make a decision without having to buy right away. Even if parents are using a trial, itâ??s good to have some type of internet protection software program installed.
There are some computers and some internet service providers that have internet protection software programs preinstalled. Itâ??s a matter of the parents activating it when they turn on the computer. These programs are automated to send updates when needed. Itâ??s important that the parents download the updates when theyâ??re announced.
Even when parents decide on a program, itâ??s imperative that they keep the program updated. Parents can check for updates on their own, but itâ??s usually not necessary as the updates automatically appear.
Regardless of what internet protection program parents use, it should be operating in the computer at all times.
Parents can use filtering software that protects their child from accessing websites that are not age appropriate. When choosing filtering software, parents should choose one that is easy to install and navigate.
A parent will want to weigh out the pros and cons of using filtering software. They would want to make sure that it will be useful enough for the entire family.
Here are the pros for selecting filtering software:
â?¢ The child will not be able to access unauthorized websites (i.e. adult-oriented, gambling, etc.)
â?¢ Keeps sexual predators and perverts away from the child.
â?¢ The child can get on the internet with out parents by their side. Even with that, parents should still keep an eye out for suspicious activity.
Here are the cons for selecting filtering software:
â?¢ Even though filtering software does what itâ??s supposed to do, it can filter out some legitimate sites also. The parents may have to override some of the websites.
â?¢ Parents may not feel like itâ??s the real thing.
â?¢ If a child is technically inclined, they can find a loophole and go through the filters. Then theyâ??ll be able to access sites they have no business accessing.
There are other things about filtering software that parents should know about. All filtering software is created differently. Parents may want to check around before they decide on a final product. Here are some things parents should look for:
â?¢ Being able to set time limits. This is especially important for the child. They donâ??t need to be surfing the internet all day and all night. They can be missing out on important stuff, like doing their homework or having dinner with the family.
â?¢ The computer and filtering software should be compatible with each other. The best way to find out is to read the requirements on the software package before buying.
â?¢ Whether or not they want user profiles. If they do, parents can create one for everybody in the family. Parents can decide how much the child can access.
â?¢ The filtering software should provide regular updates to your computer. This helps to keep the computer free of viruses, spyware and similar items.
â?¢ The filtering software should be able to provide parents with information they need to find out what theyâ??re children have been doing online.
The software will also have to be customized as a child gets older. Whatâ??s good for a six year old may be out of reach for a twelve year old and vice versa.
Firewall protection is used to block specific websites that you donâ??t want people to get access to. These websites can be in a number of different categories. The most popular ones are adult-oriented and related sites.
Parents that have children who surf the internet need to have some type of firewall protection on their computer. The thought of a child gaining access to a website that is harmful for them can be frightening.
There are different types of firewall protection. Parents have to choose the one that is best for them and their child. If parents have a computer with Microsoft XP, the firewall protection comes with the operating program.
However, just having this may not be enough for some parents. Some of them may want something that has more features and can do more functions. One of the best kinds to get is one that can block websites on both ends.
This means the firewall should be able to block certain sites trying to get access. It should also check out certain sites that have been accessed.
Whether the parents want firewall protection software that is software-based or hardware-based is up to them. All firewall protection software is made different, and what may work for one parent, may not be suitable for another parent.
If the parents do choose the hardware route, they can get a wireless router that will have a firewall already installed. The parents have to know whether or not this type of hardware with the firewall protection will be adequate enough for them. If the parents find out that itâ??s not enough, they may have to add additional software for extra security.
However, for the most part, firewall protection made from hardware wonâ??t be needed. The hardware costs more and if youâ??re not somewhat technically inclined, you may get frustrated trying to install it. When it comes to getting updates for hardware based firewall protection, theyâ??re not as easy to access as software based updates.
For parents, software based firewall protection would be their best bet. It only takes a few minutes to install and doesnâ??t cost as much as hardware based firewall protection. It is also easy to install and the computer will receive automatic updates.
Depending on the parentsâ?? needs, they may want to go with a single firewall protection product or a combination software product that includes firewall protection.
The parents will have to figure out exactly what they need to monitor their childrenâ??s access on the internet. Whether or not it is a single product or a combination product, the important thing is to have the firewall protection installed on the computer.
Cybersitter is a great internet filter to use for your children, whether they are pre-teen or teenagers. The software is parent-friendly and has simple installation. It takes less than 60 seconds to install the software.
The software works by limiting internet access to questionable and adult-oriented websites that may pose harm to children. Cybersitter also allows parents to see what sites their children have visited.
In addition to that, the software provides over 35 subjects that can be filtered. The areas that parents filter out can be updated automatically. There may be times where there are sites that are filtered out accidentally. Parents can override websites that they feel donâ??t need to be filtered out by the software.
If you child participates in a chat room, adults are allowed to get copies of the conversations. They can get copies from the childâ??s end and the person to whom theyâ??re speaking with. This can be done by using MSN, Yahoo or AOL Messenger.
With Cybersitter, the parents can determine how much time their children spend on the internet. They can also receive reports via e-mail to let them know which sites their children accessed and if they accessed any chat rooms.
Only people who are authorized to use the software will know itâ??s there. They will be the only ones that can change the settings, if need be. Parents can use a remote control to install more than one copy of the software. There is one flat fee and free filter file updates are included.
SnoopStick is software used to monitor your childâ??s internet access. Parents can do this from anywhere they have an internet connection and a computer, whether itâ??s a desktop or laptop.
The device is made like a flash drive, and it works by inserting it into an available USB drive on the computer you want to monitor. There is a setup installation and the process takes about one minute to complete. This installation contains the secret monitoring used to check on the childrenâ??s computer. The device can be removed after installation.
The software takes note of all accessed sites, records all conversations, notes all e-mail addresses for correspondence, and it savvy enough for screenshots. The SnoopStick is then inserted in a computer of the parentâ??s choice. After everything is set up, it will start compiling the reports they need.
SnoopStick allows parents to look at their childrenâ??s activity in real time. They can also download the activity logs for any specified period. There is a camera icon that will allow parents to take a snapshot of any webpage their children have accessed.
If parents decide to let your children know that theyâ??re monitoring their internet access, they can do it in a way that will get their attention. Just like people use pop ups to get people to sign up for their newsletter, parents can use pop ups to let their children know that theyâ??re being watched.
If theyâ??re not doing what theyâ??re supposed to be doing on the computer, parents will let them know with the pop up. This innovative idea would be a good way to let their children know that theyâ??re being watched and that they canâ??t get away with sneaking around.
Parents also have the authority to shut off internet access to their children. They can also log off anyone and completely shut down the computer. Their children will think something is wrong with the computer when in reality, the parents have put the access in their control.
With the popular emergence of social networking, SnoopStick is designed to deny access to any social networking sites that parents choose. There are also games that parents may not want their children to play. Those can be blocked as well.
The best child internet protection software should be in line with the childâ??s age and the needs of the parent. Prior to buying, they should discuss their plans with their child. Once their child knows whatâ??s going on, they may start to feel comfortable about coming to their parents with any concerns.
Parents hear the horror stories of children that get caught up online with sexual predators. To ensure that they donâ??t go through the same thing, they look to monitor their childâ??s online activity closely. However, is this considered spying on your children? Your children may think so.
In order for them to have the parentsâ?? trust, the parents should lay down guidelines to be followed by the child. They should also let them know that they will be monitoring their online access on a consistent basis.
This can help to bridge the communication and trust gap between parents and their child. The child may not be as inclined to surf for an adult-themed website.
If parents want to find out what their child has surfed for online and donâ??t wand to spend any money just yet on a software program, there is a simple way where they can snoop on your child with Internet Explorer.
Parents can check the browser to find out what sites their child has visited.
â?¢ Go to the View section.
â?¢ Then go to Explorer Bar.
â?¢ After that choose History and the day you want to look at.
â?¢ Then click the page you want to look at.
This is the simplest way to find out what your child has been surfing for online and it doesnâ??t cost you a dime.
Parents can also use Internet Explorer to block access to some websites.
â?¢ Using the Tools section on the browser, go to Internet Options.
â?¢ Click the Content tab.
â?¢ Within the Content Advisor section, go to Enable.
This will open up the Content Advisor. Now parents can make their selections.
â?¢ In the Ratings tab section, parents can select the level that they want for language, nudity, sex and violence.
â?¢ In the Approved Sites tab, parents can select sites that block sites that they donâ??t want their child to look at.
â?¢ In the General tab, you can permit or forbid your child to look at unrated sites.
â?¢ A Password should be created. For an older child, if they try to access a site that is blocked, they can get access with the password. The parents have the say-so as to whether or not they will allow their child to access the site.
Steve Cownley
http://allsortsofbits.comoj.com/
Steve Cownley
http://www.articlesbase.com/security-articles/keep-your-children-safe-on-the-internet-part-3-376598.html
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Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Jezebel’s Finest Hour Part 2 - Effiminate Nation
The Jezebel spirit is a strong spirit when operating through a woman. You have seen the examples of Juanita Bynum and Paula White, all poised to dilute the gospel of peace and wreak havoc upon the body of Christ. This spirit tears up churches, emasculates and seduces men of god into webs of deceit and sexual bondage. I’m sure you have noticed how these women confessed of their early life molestations and rapes, and entered the scene looking modest and submissive. They all seemed to start out humble and spiritual. But then, once the money poured in and their influence grew, they went for the gold. Makeup galore, face lifts, body toning and plastic surgery. Getting fit and trim enough to leave their husbands only to begin showing off their new (offering and tithe purchased) bodies, showing the world their independent sexiness. The modest look no longer was necessary because thousands of women were hooked. Now they could weave their web of deceit even thicker by moving from God’s girls to worldly women.
But what happens when the Jezebel spirit occupies a man? What happens when this seducing spirit entices men through a man? I know that sounds crazy, but we have this happening right now before our eyes. Yes, Bishop TD Jakes is the dawning of a new era of men that possess a seducing spirit meant to entice men of God into a web of deceit and sexual submission. How, you may ask? Well, unless you are from Mars you had to have picked up on a serious "effeminate friendly" spirit on this man. And unless you just flew in from Pluto, you know that he has most black preachers and pastors that wanna be something in his world submitting to his money and power. He has single handedly turned the act of preaching into the art of pimping. Preaching damnable heresies and false doctrine, while bumping elbows with the Luciferian elite and Hollywood’s iconic celebrity stars.
Now, preachers are seeking what Jakes has. They want the money, the fame, the access to the stars, the television, the movies, the parties and elite celebrations. They want access to Oprah and Dr. Phil. They want mega churches and super conferences. They want secular and sacred mixtures to draw the masses and water down the message. They want a television audience without even drawing their own communities to their churches. They have been seduced, but the bitter end is coming early for many of them. They are falling like flies. They are getting caught with their pants down literally! They are being set up to fall and the Devil is laughing while he preserves his "queen" and keeps her spirit safe in the body of a cunning leader. While his family is tormented by internet rumors, while his spiritual children are tormented by divorce and immoral exposures, and while his church congregation is plagued with homosexual and lesbian spirits, he continues to lift himself up and use every avenue possible for a financial exchange. Even TD Jakes bibles studies in his churches are costly. Everything is for sale and nothing is free. Charging upwards of 50,000 dollars to come to your event and then charging admission at the door as well as several offerings tells us that this is a money thing. But even further investigations tells us of a spirit that lies deep within. A sexually seducing spirit that comes to seduce men into allegiances with him for gain and earthly glory.
Shouldn’t a bishop be an example of a Godly leader to the church and the world? Then why is the very world that TD Jakes is suppose to be winning, outing him all over the internet for having an earring removed from his own pictures after he wore it at his daughters wedding? Yes, the world is wondering why his sons are wearing dreads and earrings and his daughter is sporting a tattoo on her back? You see, even the secular media feels that a Bishop should be a role model and have a family that reflects his teaching and morality. From Media Takeout to the Hick Town Press, the secular online media is eating this up and exposing these things at random. But at least we can give the world credit for believing in the bible’s definition of a Bishop more than most modern day church folks..
According to scripture a Bishop should have his children under all gravity of his words and he himself should be blameless right? Well, an earring wearing bishop that is close friends with a drag queen doesn’t sound like a blame free situation! What kind of straight man hangs around drag queens? Tyler Perry is a drag queen just like Rue Paul. There is no difference. They both wear women’s clothes and entertain as women. That is the definition of a drag queen. What is a bishop doing being very close friends with a man that cross dresses?
Now, if you are not pentecostal or do not believe in holiness or hell, then this article might upset you or even cause you to see this as touching God’s anointed. But you that believe holiness is a way of living and that God is not pleased with the mixture of the world and the church will understand why this blog is necessary. It’s about time someone said what the Holy people of God need to hear! That’s the way I feel. I am just a man of God expressing his true love for holiness and righteousness. Sure, no one is perfect and we all have sinned. Sure some preachers have difficulty with their children and many have made errors in judgment. But I’m not talking about those things. I’m talking about a man who is high and lifted up as the example for the modern day black Bishop! The man that has defended piercing his ears and mixing with the world. The man that has encouraged pastors to seek money, fame, and power at the expense of Holiness and God’s way! The man that has made it okay to deny the savior for a greater audience. The man that has captivated many former holiness believers and turned them into carnal crusaders!
Okay, now for the history of the earring on a male. In the bible days, it was a symbol of slavery. Slaves were tagged on their ears for identification and ownership. Later, in the Egyptian culture, the mark of 2 earrings or multiple piercings on a male represented bi-sexuality and whoreish behavior. And all the great kings and leaders of Godless civilizations that were lascivious in behavior wore them as this symbol. In the early 70’s pimps started wearing 1 earring in the black community as a symbol of slavery to sex. It meant that you were a player and enjoyed multiple sex partners. It was called Macho from the term Machismo which means excessive male or extreme male. This is what the single earring meant and still means. 2 earrings on a man was, and in most cases still is, a symbol of bi-sexuality. And now, since our young black boys are emasculated and becoming very effeminate because of the lack of fathers in the home, the 2 earrings are taking their age old meaning once again. How dare a pentecostal Bishop wear a symbol of macho or "slave to sex"? He is the model and now the weak pastors that have embraced his beliefs will begin to wear these things. God forbid! Don’t forget the spirit of these things are still following these ritualistic acts of defiance. Did we forget about the spirit realm?
As if the black race needs another bad role model. And his sons and now son in law wear 2 earrings?? Lord help us! But Jakes can get away with this. He has gotten away with false teachings before and all the folks that left their pastors that they could touch for a man they will never meet have bought into this. He can teach whatever and they will listen!
For example, He has accused Naomi and Ruth in book of Esther of having a relationship that "bordered lesbianism". He has said it’s "understandable" for a man to have affections for other men because when God made man, women was inside of him?" He has promoted every homosexual gospel singer in the industry and has even presented a lifetime achievement award to Bobby Jones?
Every since the very first Megafest conference, I have been warning the body of Christ of where this was going. Any man that will invite false god worshipers like India Arie or Will Smith to take the stage at a pentecostal type conference is not God lead. Let’s not even mention what went on in the men’s restrooms and the alley ways of Hot-lanta, the mecca for homosexual church goers! Let’s call it what it is people. No more games. No more closed eyes. No more foolishness. Jakes has lead an effeminate movement and cause sexually confused men to be labeled "hemotional" rather than homosexual! Through basic semantics, he has turned the men into the weaker vessel and made the women the "leading ladies". He preaches to women in 3rd person using the words "we" and "us" when speaking of women in distress or women with purpose. And yet pastors have sent their members to his conferences with their blessing and they have campaigned to be on his platform no matter what it costs them. He is looked upon by the church as an icon, but looked upon by the world as a money making worldly partner. Jakes has also began denying that Christ is the ONLY way to Heaven by stating that the “Other sheep that are not of this fold” are other religions or beliefs and saying that he cannot rule out an inclusive rapture of the saints of God, leaving it open for others that may not believe in Jesus?
His exact quote to a Muslim’s question as to whether only Christians go to Heaven:
"When it comes to Heaven, I try to leave that up to God. I certainly believe that Christianity is right, but when it comes down to the final test–who goes and who doesn’t go–Jesus said, Other sheep have I who are not of this fold. Them also must I bring. I’ll let Him identify who those sheep are and I stay out of the conversation."
Here is the audio clip of him refusing to take an opportunity to preach the gospel to the muslim that calls, but rather leaving it wide open for confusion. Click the video play button.
John 10:16 And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold” [Jesus was speaking to the Jews, who had been frequently spoken of in Scripture as God’s flock. The other sheep were Gentiles. They are spoken of as scattered sheep, and not as flocks, because with them there was no unity. WHEN THE APOSTLE PAUL WROTE TO THE CHRISTIANS IN THE CITY OF EPHESUS HE GAVE WITNESS TO WHAT CHRIST HAD SAID BY STATING
“Eph. 2:16 And [He designed] to reconcile to God both [Jew and Gentile, united] in a single body by means of His cross, thereby killing the mutual enmity and bringing the feud to an end.
This is truly the finest hour for the spirit of Jezebel. This time she has promoted a man that allows her to seduce other men to follow his way and ignore God’s law of holiness and righteousness. A man that can buy a 5000 seat building in Texas and fill it up the first Sunday with no evangelism whatsoever, has a spirit on him and it’s not the spirit of God. Those people that filled that church were from other churches and drawn by the spirit of Jezebel and seduced into an emotional temple that is now plagued with homosexuals and perverts. As the television drew the crowds and the star struck people were lead in blindly, the spirit of Jezebel had an agenda all along. To make the gospel second to the show and to cause people to not hear but to feel. Now, what do we have people of God? A nation of carnal believers lead by the spirit of a women, working through a man.
I can now understand how Tyler Perry is one of his closest friends because they are one in the same. There is a woman’s role that Jakes loves to play and that is the role of Jezebel.
1Cor. 6:9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
1Tim. 3:2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)
Jude 4 For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.
James 4:4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
Titus 1:16 They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.
Til He Comes,
G. Craige Lewis
It’s way too long for Yahoo Answers.
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i can’t read all that
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Exactly what are you trying to say. Lewis has a few screws loose. If you believe this drivel you pasted, then I feel sorry for you.
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I think that this doesn’t qualify as a true question under Y!A ToS.
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The guy’s a flake - they should put him in a rubber room.
Didn’t have to read past the 1st Jezebel to see that.
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I would say pick out what was the most significant thing you wanted us to comment on and retype your ? (tooooo long buddy)
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There is nonsense, and then there is the thrice-distilled essence of nonsense. Mr. Lewis outputs considerable quantities of the latter. Of course, he is not responsible for this garbage because, as he says, God is speaking through him.
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Written by a closeted, misogynistic jerk who’s afraid of what he is. And it’s pure crap.
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I think this is My first copy and paste question??? Too long too read.
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May the Lord bless your heart for having the ‘balls’ to put this up, here! I was dumbfounded, as I read this piece!
I can only add, that the day of the church is closing in. So many people have already left the church and religion. They seek God Himself to them personally. We are God’s Holy Temples. It is within us, our hearts and souls that we now search for a personal relationship with Him, bypassing all other means. The day of the "church" is coming to an end and it is ‘clearly’ shown here, why! Wow, what a blog!
Thank you for sharing!
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Faith experience and wisdom
Dear Friend,
Matthew 15:18 says, "Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother."
Therefore, I believe if someone has a problem with those who proclaim to be God’s anointed, they need to go to THOSE whom they believe have a spiritual problem and talk to THEM, email THEM, whatever. Wrong doing should never be covered over. It must be brought to the attention of those who are responsible, and dealt with in a scriptural manner.
I don’t believe it is proper to slander anyone which is… someone who seeks to destroy another’s credibility or reputation with damaging facts, distortions of facts, or evil suspicions. (See Numbers 14:36)
And then there is the…busybody! Who by the way is someone who digs up evil reports and makes it his/her business to spread them by means of gossip, slander, or whispering. Such an action is a great a sin as murder or stealing. It is classified with these by God when He warns: “Let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters.” (I Peter 4:15)
Yes, it is a catastophe to see the enemy at work, but most importantly, is putting a mirror in front of our ‘own’ faces and making sure we…are in right standing with God, and striving for righteousness and holiness. Being about our Father’s business.
God knows exactly what is going on and He will not be mocked. He is a big enough God to chastise those who are in disobedience.
Why aren’t we "praying" for them instead of "talking" about them?
I’m sure if you and I as Christian’s…followers of Jesus Christ, ministers to the glory of God were to open our spiritual closests, they too would be filled with "nasty" things we wouldn’t want made public. But God can still USE these people for His honor and glory. What better testimony than the one who has …"gone through." Pray for each other whom minister to small audiences …AND those whom minister to the larger audience.
We ALL have a date to stand before the throne room of God. Are we without spot or wrinkle?
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Matthew 16:18 and Jesus said, " … I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it."
Ephesians 5:27 says, "That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having SPOT, or WRINKLE, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish."
Something to think about: Are we striving for holiness in our own lives, or busy looking to see what someone else is, or isn’t doing?
I have friends who are more concerned with TD Jakes oneness theology. I am more concerned about his prosperity gospel. Going back to the original meaning of the earring as slavery is an interesting take on cultural anthropology. In the 80’s, there was a stigma with earrings in each ear; one was for ’straight’ guys to wear an earring in and the other was for gay men to advertise. I never can remember which is which. Now earring wearing is becoming less culturally selective. Preaching a prosperity gospel is dangerous ground both theologically and doctrinally.
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All i can say is WOW……………………………….
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