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Re: [LUG] OT: Temporary Block User

 

On Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:14:18 +0100
Richard Brown <lists@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hello Richard,

> I work at an office where occasionally another bloke brings his son
> in and promptly dumps in him front of a computer. He is not allowed
> to access the internet but as soon as his dad's back is turned - he
> fires up internet grabbing resource hungry stupid flash games.

Check company insurance policy;  Kid may not be covered, in the event of
accident.  That aside....

> The guy has said dump him off by all means - and I would love to!

Wired, unplug the relevant computer.  Wireless, take the aerial off the
computer's network card.  Do it whilst the kid's there.  Be *very*
obvious about it.

If they behave like brats, treat them as such:- Computers are not a
substitute for adult supervision.

Sometimes, the simplest solutions are the best.

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