Internet Service Provider Filters

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I want to talk a bit about Internet Service Providers (ISP) filtering content and the over-blocking that can occur with these filters.  In the UK at least, since 2013 all ISPs have been filtering content that might be adult or illegal in order to protect minors.  All new customers will now automatically be opted-in to the ISP’s own content filter.  Unless you specifically change your settings you may be seeing a reduced number of sites on your device.  I’m not up to speed with the filtering of content in the US but would imagine it’s on a state-by-state basis. What are these filters, what are they blocking and are they always blocking the right sites?

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Speed Dating in Salisbury

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Speed Dating in Salisbury for the New Year

Chris Stanbury, a friend of Lovesail, is running a charity speed dating event in Salisbury in the New Year.  He is offering two FREE tickets to the first man and women that sign up before Monday 12th January.  Just contact him using the details below and quote the code LOVESAIL.

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St Valentines Day Offer

St Valentines Day What better way to celebrate St Valentines Day than with a fabulous membership offer. Throughout Valentines Day 2012, a  Gold membership to the Lovesail site can be bought for the reduced price of £39.95/$59.92ish (exchange rates may fluctuate).  A Gold membership offers unlimited access to the site for an unlimited time.  All … Read more

Photo Competition Winner

Photo Competition Winner Congratulations to Caribejohn who has won the Lovesail Photo Competition with this picture of Lucy his dog.  He wins a year’s gold membership to the site. Please keep checking the blog, twitter or our Facebook page for details of our next competition when we will be giving away another Gold membership.   … Read more