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Filtering vs. Accountability

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Filtering / Blocking	WebChaver Internet Accountability
Provides blocking without accountability.	Provides accountability without blocking.
Does not monitor and rate the sites viewed. Blocked sites are determined by an outside standard.	Monitors all website visits, including image searches, newsgroups, most file-sharing and FTP. Helps build self- control, self-discipline, integrity, and personal accountability. Monitors without blocking.
Blocks most objectionable websites from appearing on your computer screen. The best filters have white lists (the Account Guardian chooses a list of allowed sites, and all other sites are blocked). They also allow optional control for time of day or total time spent by a user on the Internet. The best ones also allow blocking of specific protocols such as file-sharing, newsgroups, FTP, etc.	Does not block any sites from being viewed, but teaches responsible use of the Internet. Knowing that your Accountability Partner will be "looking over your shoulder" eliminates temptation.
May block acceptable websites, causing frustration.	Does not block all objectionable websites, possibly exposing individuals to harmful, objectionable material.
Filters may slow the speed of Internet access down.	CE is designed not to slow Internet access down.
Most filters can be bypassed allowing the user access to objectionable websites without anyone knowing it.	The program is extremely difficult to bypass (even for techies).
Filters do not need Accountability Partners.	Accountability Partners need to view the reports in a timely manner and communicate when needed.
Filters do not build self-control, self-discipline, nor do they hold anyone accountable for their Internet use. They do not involve an accountability person.	The scoring of websites is an indicator of possible pornographic content. Information is provided in a report which is easy to understand. Internet accountability brings in Accountability Partner(s) to help you be accountable and keep you safe on the Internet.
No one knows if a person has uninstalled the filter to possibly view objectionable material.	Covenant Eyes© is designed to notify a partner via email if the user tries to tamper with the program, uninstall it, or remove their Accountability Partner(s).
The best filters allow individual settings for different users. Only the administrator for a filter account has access to the password to make changes.	Able to have separately scored Accountability Reports for each person in the family, staff, or company. Administrators have access to Administrative Summary Reports which allows a quick view of large accounts.
Filtering is most appropriate for young children beginning to learn the Internet, or for any family just starting out with a computer. Filtering is also appropriate for individuals who are worried about accidentally encountering an objectionable site.	Accountability should be used by anybody who uses the Internet even if filtering is also used.