Another reason to HATE Symantec and WalMart

Sniper[MI] · 09-27-2003, 10:43 AM

INTERNET FILTER SOFTWARE BLOCKS PRO-GUN SITES

The Internet is a great asset that provides us with once unimaginable amounts of information. But, of course, not all information is deemed appropriate, and many parents depend on Internet filter software to block sites they feel are inappropriate for their children. One such software program is Internet Security from Symantec Corp.

NRA members have discovered that after installing this software on their computers they can no longer visit NRA sites such as www.NRAILA.org.

A Symantec corporate official contacted by ILA staff explained that if certain broad categories are selected to filter, it will block sites such as ours. He said that end users can change the default settings so that specific desired sites are not blocked. Interestingly, however, gun prohibitionist sites such as those for the Brady Center are not blocked in the default setting. Information on anti-gun sites is left virtually unfiltered.

Symantec provides no explanation for this disparity, and, intentionally or not, the company is taking an anti-gun position in the debate over firearm ownership. Gun owners should be aware of how this software works and may wish to avoid using programs such as Internet Security that treat pro-Second Amendment sites the same as pornographic sites.

HUNTERS, GUN OWNERS TAKE NOTICE OF MINNESOTA "WARNING"

Retailing giant Wal-Mart has promised not to sell guns and ammunition at its new St. Paul, Minn., store, making that location the only one of more than 35 Wal-Marts in the state to have such a policy.

According to the Pioneer-Press, local community leaders praised Wal-Mart`s decision. "The concern was that this is an urban area and it`s not appropriate for guns to be sold, particularly hunting rifles," said Travis Snider, president of the Snelling Hamline Community Council.

Sniper[MI] · 09-27-2003, 10:46 AM

"The concern was that this is an urban area and it`s not appropriate for guns to be sold, particularly hunting rifles,"

Clearly the anti gun zealots are that stupid. Evidently no one in the city hunts. I think this city feller should go to the Next DU or Whitetails Unlimited meeting in the Twin Cities and say this, and see if hey gets out of there with all his teeth.....

And WalMArt is yet again, reprehensible in how fast they caved to the anti's. I say all out boycot on ChinaMart!

09-27-2003, 10:43 AM	#1
Sniper[MI] Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Future 51st state, "New Hope" Posts: 3,796	Another reason to HATE Symantec and WalMart INTERNET FILTER SOFTWARE BLOCKS PRO-GUN SITES The Internet is a great asset that provides us with once unimaginable amounts of information. But, of course, not all information is deemed appropriate, and many parents depend on Internet filter software to block sites they feel are inappropriate for their children. One such software program is Internet Security from Symantec Corp. NRA members have discovered that after installing this software on their computers they can no longer visit NRA sites such as www.NRAILA.org. A Symantec corporate official contacted by ILA staff explained that if certain broad categories are selected to filter, it will block sites such as ours. He said that end users can change the default settings so that specific desired sites are not blocked. Interestingly, however, gun prohibitionist sites such as those for the Brady Center are not blocked in the default setting. Information on anti-gun sites is left virtually unfiltered. Symantec provides no explanation for this disparity, and, intentionally or not, the company is taking an anti-gun position in the debate over firearm ownership. Gun owners should be aware of how this software works and may wish to avoid using programs such as Internet Security that treat pro-Second Amendment sites the same as pornographic sites. HUNTERS, GUN OWNERS TAKE NOTICE OF MINNESOTA "WARNING" Retailing giant Wal-Mart has promised not to sell guns and ammunition at its new St. Paul, Minn., store, making that location the only one of more than 35 Wal-Marts in the state to have such a policy. According to the Pioneer-Press, local community leaders praised Wal-Mart`s decision. "The concern was that this is an urban area and it`s not appropriate for guns to be sold, particularly hunting rifles," said Travis Snider, president of the Snelling Hamline Community Council. __________________ FNUH!

09-27-2003, 10:46 AM	#2
Sniper[MI] Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Future 51st state, "New Hope" Posts: 3,796	What an idiot! "The concern was that this is an urban area and it`s not appropriate for guns to be sold, particularly hunting rifles," Clearly the anti gun zealots are that stupid. Evidently no one in the city hunts. I think this city feller should go to the Next DU or Whitetails Unlimited meeting in the Twin Cities and say this, and see if hey gets out of there with all his teeth..... And WalMArt is yet again, reprehensible in how fast they caved to the anti's. I say all out boycot on ChinaMart! __________________ FNUH!