I wasn't initially slighted. (Perhaps I should've put a winkie in my post).
I think I am however now. And not that I have any requirement to justify my parenting approach to anyone on here, but for the record; despite the appropriate teachings - so much so that facebook, twitter, etc are things of scorn - boys will still be boys. I know. I have my very own Tee in that regard. And not yet having that technical literacy, almost puts him in the same group as his grandparents. But only almost. I'm very happy for you have such ..... academically egalitarian values. ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Linder" <j...@tigger.ws> To: slug@slug.org.au Sent: Wednesday, 22 June, 2011 11:17:16 AM Subject: Re: [SLUG] Subscription-based netfiltering (parentally speaking) On 22/06/2011, at 8:38 AM, K L wrote: > Steady on. :-( > > I can understand the simile, but I'm not entirely sure I appreciate the > comparison. > > This is, after all, a parent looking after the innocence of his child. > > It's not like he's 18 and able to make sane choices for himself. > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "James Linder" <j...@tigger.ws> > > > Ah the Conroy mindset! My answer was very gentle and not intended as a slight, but perhaps it should have been ... The Conroy Mindset pours scorn over any one who (no doubt whatsoever, with the best intentions) thinks you can apply a technical solution to a problem that needs to be addressed another (and harder) way. Your comments about the router password SHOUT of your naviete. If you are "a parent looking after the innocence of his child" then be aware this is a 24/7 multi-decade task - I've got the Tee shirt Other comments on the list were insightful. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
