[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Staples blocking ARFcom?

Posted: 1/5/2009 12:27:39 PM EDT

Since I am living "On the cheap" I tend to find internet where I can ... meaning I find WiFi hotspots, etc... to do my surfing and emailing...

The other day, I was hoping to pull off the road into the Staples parking lot (Silverdale) since I knew they had a hotspot and check email, and look at a few things here on the boards.

Imagine my surprise when I got set up, connected to the Staples network, and went to check the WAHTF and got the message that "This site is block due to inappropriate content"

Ouch!

I know, I know - they own the hotspot, and can regulate it anyway they see fit. So I'm being a bit hypocritical, but unless you're looking at a BOTD thread what's inappropriate about ARFcom?

Ah well, just thought I'd pass it along. I don't know if it's Staples corporate policy or just this local one.

Posted: 1/5/2009 12:40:44 PM EDT

[#1]

Guns.. they dont like guns

They just want everyone to have a staple gun not a real gun

Posted: 1/5/2009 12:43:01 PM EDT

[#2]

$1 on it being the same "net nanny" settings corporation wide, and it's aimed at the employees.

Posted: 1/5/2009 12:55:37 PM EDT

[#3]

Really wish there was a hotspot near the new place! Untill Comcast hooks us up we are "leeching" off some neighbor and only getting one bar....sometimes two!

Made it a BITCH to file my unemployment claim yesterday!

GEEESSSHH!!!

Posted: 1/5/2009 1:00:45 PM EDT

[#4]

A lot of companies have firewalls set up to block people from getting to sites that offer unwanted content. Here at work I can't access kisw.com becuase the site containts pictures of women in bathing suits.

Posted: 1/5/2009 1:06:55 PM EDT

[#5]

use www.jobrelatedstuff.com ... AR15.com is labeled as "Guns, weaponry, explosives" with most Net Nanny Services.

Posted: 1/5/2009 1:12:07 PM EDT

[#6]

Hey, atleast the Staples is still in business. . . The Circut City and Linnens and things right next to Staples are both going out of business. . .

Posted: 1/5/2009 1:37:52 PM EDT

[#7]

proxy sites people...makes the internet fun again!

Posted: 1/5/2009 2:27:06 PM EDT

[#8]

Our corporate network has a list of approved sites that can be viewed.

Everything else is blocked.

Not sure if there is any way to get around that.

You know you are bored when you are looking at CNN.com and Bobistheoilguy.com for entertainment. At least Bobistheoilguy has a firearms forum.