southsideirish71 Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Security Geek fun at my work. One of my responsiblities at work is to control the content filters and general internet access. I basically police our people so they dont surf porn and stuff. Well last year I watched as hundreds of people at one of our chicago locations started trying to hit the internet all at the same time. They were all lined up in the virtual waiting room to get tickets. I of course was trying to get the Sox series tickets and figured if I picked off some of my competition I could have a better chance. So I disabled their access. This year I added some more sport to the event as I would let them live in the virtual waiting room, but would block the actual ticket purchase. I have figured out the URL when they win a ticket, and have listed that as pornography. We have had numerous calls about some "business related" website from our cubby co workers. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSH2005 Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 ROFL!!! This is the greatest story EVER! Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allsox Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Feb 24, 2006 -> 04:38 PM) Security Geek fun at my work. One of my responsiblities at work is to control the content filters and general internet access. I basically police our people so they dont surf porn and stuff. Well last year I watched as hundreds of people at one of our chicago locations started trying to hit the internet all at the same time. They were all lined up in the virtual waiting room to get tickets. I of course was trying to get the Sox series tickets and figured if I picked off some of my competition I could have a better chance. So I disabled their access. This year I added some more sport to the event as I would let them live in the virtual waiting room, but would block the actual ticket purchase. I have figured out the URL when they win a ticket, and have listed that as pornography. We have had numerous calls about some "business related" website from our cubby co workers. LOL We should all buy you beers at the games you go to because this is priceless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 So devious! I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Feb 24, 2006 -> 11:38 AM) Security Geek fun at my work. One of my responsiblities at work is to control the content filters and general internet access. I basically police our people so they dont surf porn and stuff. Well last year I watched as hundreds of people at one of our chicago locations started trying to hit the internet all at the same time. They were all lined up in the virtual waiting room to get tickets. I of course was trying to get the Sox series tickets and figured if I picked off some of my competition I could have a better chance. So I disabled their access. This year I added some more sport to the event as I would let them live in the virtual waiting room, but would block the actual ticket purchase. I have figured out the URL when they win a ticket, and have listed that as pornography. We have had numerous calls about some "business related" website from our cubby co workers. LOL Did you ever know that your my hero? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 I love being the IT guy, it's so empowering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted February 24, 2006 Author Share Posted February 24, 2006 I will have to figure out something to add for next year. Maybe redirecting these people to random websites. Maybe to whitesox.com. I will have to plan next years annual event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Feb 24, 2006 -> 11:05 AM) I will have to figure out something to add for next year. Maybe redirecting these people to random websites. Maybe to whitesox.com. I will have to plan next years annual event. Our IT department redirected anyone that puts in MLB.Com or Cubs.Com to Whitesox.Com. They turned off internet access to known Cubs fans this morning. They do it every year yet the Cubs fans still scream and holler about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted February 24, 2006 Author Share Posted February 24, 2006 QUOTE(Steff @ Feb 24, 2006 -> 11:07 AM) Our IT department redirected anyone that puts in MLB.Com or Cubs.Com to Whitesox.Com. They turned off internet access to known Cubs fans this morning. They do it every year yet the Cubs fans still scream and holler about it. All soxfan IT workers should strive to add this "service" to their company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.J. Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Oh my god, this is the most evil thing I have ever heard. (And I love it.) Seriously, I've known cub fans that have spouted off into tirades such as "this is BS! every time I go to the page it shuts down" or "it won't let the purchase go through!" etc. etc. I chalked it up to raging madness, but now I know the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Feb 24, 2006 -> 11:11 AM) All soxfan IT workers should strive to add this "service" to their company. Our IT just killed the virtual waiting room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandy125 Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 QUOTE(chitownsportsfan @ Feb 24, 2006 -> 11:02 AM) I love being the IT guy, it's so empowering. Nick Burns....Your company computer guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Yay democracy Good work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyho7476 Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 QUOTE(Steff @ Feb 24, 2006 -> 12:07 PM) Our IT department redirected anyone that puts in MLB.Com or Cubs.Com to Whitesox.Com. They turned off internet access to known Cubs fans this morning. They do it every year yet the Cubs fans still scream and holler about it. That is hilarious. I love it. And you can't really argue, since you're supposed to be working. Just like I am right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phuck the Cubs Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Security Geek fun at my work. One of my responsiblities at work is to control the content filters and general internet access. I basically police our people so they dont surf porn and stuff. Well last year I watched as hundreds of people at one of our chicago locations started trying to hit the internet all at the same time. They were all lined up in the virtual waiting room to get tickets. I of course was trying to get the Sox series tickets and figured if I picked off some of my competition I could have a better chance. So I disabled their access. This year I added some more sport to the event as I would let them live in the virtual waiting room, but would block the actual ticket purchase. I have figured out the URL when they win a ticket, and have listed that as pornography. We have had numerous calls about some "business related" website from our cubby co workers. LOL <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Couldn't they sue you over this? I would if my employer was a Cubs fan who blocked access to White Sox stuff but allowed access to Cubs stuff. I think it's got to be both ways, either allow everyone access, or allow no one access. Just my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted February 24, 2006 Author Share Posted February 24, 2006 (edited) QUOTE(Cuck the Fubs @ Feb 24, 2006 -> 12:09 PM) Couldn't they sue you over this? I would if my employer was a Cubs fan who blocked access to White Sox stuff but allowed access to Cubs stuff. I think it's got to be both ways, either allow everyone access, or allow no one access. Just my 2 cents. Even cub fans are not dumb enough to argue this at work. People who argue about this, are people who become suddenly unemployed. Yes I know I am in accounting and that I am behind on my work, but I know that damn IT group is blocking me because I am a cubs fan. Actually I dont have to provide a fair and balanced internet access forum. Technically the Internet is to be used as a tool for work and work only. When they were hired, and this is pretty much standard practice across most companies. Our employees signed an acceptable use policy. On there it says, use this for business use only and we can monitor and block as we seem fit. First they would have to prove that I was doing this and was restricting their access based on the fact that they are a cubs fan. Then they would need to explain to our owner that even though they were wasting company time, it really is unfair that I am blocking them because they are cub fans. Then they would need to access our set of proxy servers and my intrusion prevention equipment(which only I have access to), and then after this they would have to know out of the 1000 filters I have applied looking for our trade secrets going out the door, this particluar line of python regex code is the one that pertains to their cubs ticket purchase. Methinks that I have nothing to worry about. I have applied this to everyone in the company who uses our internet access. Oddly enough my access is a bit different than everyone in the company. Edited February 24, 2006 by southsideirish71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 QUOTE(Cuck the Fubs @ Feb 24, 2006 -> 12:09 PM) Couldn't they sue you over this? I would if my employer was a Cubs fan who blocked access to White Sox stuff but allowed access to Cubs stuff. I think it's got to be both ways, either allow everyone access, or allow no one access. Just my 2 cents. Not supposed to be looking at recreational web sites at work anyway. I'd love to see them complain as it would get their asses fired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Lmfao, thats awsome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 i have found a new hero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchtower41 Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 So anybody grab any Sox tickets for the series at Wrigley?? Ive got extras for friday, but only looking to trade for another one of the Sox games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 I got good seats for the Saturday game, but I am going to Ebay/Stubhub them to buy tickets at USCF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxPride56 Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Did anyone get tickets for Sox games at Wrigley? I have a lot of games at comiskey agenst a lot of different teams that I am willing to trade for the sox/ cubs at wrigley. PM me if interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchtower41 Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Everyone needs to jump on board and pick up bleacher tickets for the first game against the Philles. Want to make sure Row Row gets the homecoming he deserves. If we can get the bleachers packed with Sox fans for that game, that would be priceless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 So let me get this straight you police your company's internet access but around World Series time you policed everyone but yourself. So even though company time is to be used for company business that policy is enforced by you for everyone but you. Seems to me that this is akin to a police officer busting a dude for selling drugs then turning around and selling them himself. Absolute power corrupts absolutely and yet many here applaud you. It's no wonder we distrust those in power because once we find ourselves in a position of power we often times abuse it also. When the shoe is on the other foot and we have something to gain personally all morals and ethics we claim to have are betrayed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 LMAO.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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