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

ROFL!!! This is the greatest story EVER! Haha.

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!

So devious! I like it.

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?

I love being the IT guy, it's so empowering.

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.

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.

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.

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.

All soxfan IT workers should strive to add this "service" to their company.

Our IT just killed the virtual waiting room.

I love being the IT guy, it's so empowering.

 

 

Nick Burns....Your company computer guy!

Yay democracy

 

 

Good work

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!

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

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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.

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.

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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.

Lmfao, thats awsome.

i have found a new hero.

 

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.

I got good seats for the Saturday game, but I am going to Ebay/Stubhub them to buy tickets at USCF.

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.

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.

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.

LMAO..