>There is nothing inherantly wrong with using company network to view porn
>sites. If I was hiring someone I wouldn't necessarily be put off by this, it
>just depends on the amount of time wasted and whether anything else
>unacceptable occurred (if someone feels the need to get undressed in any way
>while viewing the site they should be sacked).
>For example if a few of the lads spend half an hour quietly web surfing
>after the Friday afternoon drinks then it's OK. Someone who spends an hour a
>day doing so is obviously costing the company money. But there are more
>people spending an hour a day doing IRC on company time than viewing porn.
>
>One thing that people should consider is that no-one in their right mind
>would use their own account for such things...
I disagree - when people start with us, and in fact when the Internet
became available to all on a reasonably unrestricted basis, they are asked
to sign an agreement with several caveats as to what they are NOT allowed
to view. Technically, although we would never enforce it this unfairly,
reading my email via a web browser is grounds for dismissal if the email is
not work-related.
As I said, we are fairly relaxed about it and, as you said, providing it
doesn't waste too much time, tend to turn a blind eye. The exception is any
kind of pornographic site - the agreement clearly states that viewing these
sites is grounds for instant dismissal - if you think the condition is
unfair (and, to be honest, some do), then don't sign the agreement and we
will not give you access to the internet.
Simple..
Jon
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