The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is blocking certain websites from the federal agency's computers, including halting access by staffers to any Internet pages that contain a "controversial opinion," according to an internal email obtained by CBS News.
The email was sent to all TSA employees from the Office of Information Technology on Friday afternoon.
It states that as of July 1, TSA employees will no longer be allowed to access five categories of websites that have been deemed "inappropriate for government access."
The categories include:
? Chat/Messaging
? Controversial opinion
? Criminal activity
? Extreme violence (including cartoon violence) and gruesome content
? Gaming
The email does not specify how the TSA will determine if a website expresses a "controversial opinion."
There is also no explanation as to why controversial opinions are being blocked, although the email stated that some of the restricted websites violate the Employee Responsibilities and Conduct policy.
The TSA did not return calls seeking comment by publication time.
Porn was not mentioned. Must be OK to view.
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"Everyone Should be aware that you're just a screen grab away from infamy."
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TSA has already baked off this order.
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Meaning it was only half-baked to begin with??TSA has already baked off this order.
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The TSA deserves me for my typing.
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Oh. Now they can play WoW in between the porn surfing.genlock wrote:TSA has already baked off this order.
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Meanwhile, those on other gov't computers at the local Air Force base just got Facebook and personal email accounts unblocked.
No need for pr0n though, the top enlisted guy is facing possible court-martial for a number of sordid affairs involving female subordinates including a threesome with one and his wife. I'm sure that hearing was plenty graphic, the details were slathered all over the local fishwrap.
No need for pr0n though, the top enlisted guy is facing possible court-martial for a number of sordid affairs involving female subordinates including a threesome with one and his wife. I'm sure that hearing was plenty graphic, the details were slathered all over the local fishwrap.
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Personal email? I don't think so.
Facebook and YouTube were unblocked. Porn is still verboten, as are any websites that even hint of it.
Facebook and YouTube were unblocked. Porn is still verboten, as are any websites that even hint of it.