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Matzav Article and my Comment 17 Nov 2010 22:47 #85403

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This article was referenced in today's Chizuk e-mail.

matzav.com/we-blew-it-on-the-internet#comment-66385

I submitted the following comment, which they posted (with minor edits):

I agree with the thrust of this article. However, the key is not to look back, but to look ahead and take action, both on an individual and community level.

Filters may not be perfect, but they probably block 95% of the really bad stuff. Using a filter (password held by the woman of the household or by a trusted third party), combined with accountability software, such as eBlaster (which sends reports to a third party; again, password held by a third party), works quite well. We need to do this, not only for ourselves, but for future generations.

We should also do our best to avoid brand new technology UNTIL good safety measures become available, usually 1-2 years after the new technology is introduced.

Finally, for those who have gotten involved with Internet pornography to the point of addiction, would love to stop but can't, and are living double lives, I've been there, and I know how painful this can be. Today, Boruch Hashem, I am clean for a year and a half. Please visit www.GuardYourEyes.org today to begin the road to recovery.

Just as an alcoholic needs to avoid that first sip, a lust addict needs to avoid that first slip.Slip today? No way! ;)Fall today? No way, Jose'!

Last Edit: 17 Nov 2010 23:08 by .

Re: Matzav Article and my Comment 17 Nov 2010 22:57 #85406

bardichev	I also responded to the matzav article
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Re: Matzav Article and my Comment 17 Nov 2010 23:03 #85407

kedusha Current streak: 717 days OFFLINE Administrator Posts: 3167 Karma: 46	Boruch Shekivanti! Indeed, I saw at least 2 comments that referenced GYE.
	Just as an alcoholic needs to avoid that first sip, a lust addict needs to avoid that first slip.Slip today? No way! ;)Fall today? No way, Jose'! Last Edit: by .

Re: Matzav Article and my Comment 18 Nov 2010 06:23 #85451

bardichev	Kedusha can we write a quick "elevator pitch" and we can post it in forum everywhere Matzav Yeshivah worls Vos iz nias Lakewoodscoop Arutz7 Etc etc etc
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Re: Matzav Article and my Comment 18 Nov 2010 14:56 #85471

kedusha Current streak: 717 days OFFLINE Administrator Posts: 3167 Karma: 46	A follow-up comment: In 2007, Rav Hershel Schachter spoke about the dangers of the Internet and the precautions that should be taken. The name of the Shiur is “How open is too open?” (a Google search should pull it up).
	Just as an alcoholic needs to avoid that first sip, a lust addict needs to avoid that first slip.Slip today? No way! ;)Fall today? No way, Jose'! Last Edit: by .

Re: Matzav Article and my Comment 18 Nov 2010 15:17 #85480

David712 Current streak: 26 days OFFLINE Fresh Boarder Posts: 5 Karma: 0	Kedusha- You used my name "David" I was the first David to reply. so did you figure it was a good GYE name? I was waiting for a "Kedusha" reply.
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Re: Matzav Article and my Comment 18 Nov 2010 15:26 #85484

kedusha Current streak: 717 days OFFLINE Administrator Posts: 3167 Karma: 46	People will have to figure out that it's 2 different Davids (I didn't notice your comment until after I posted). It's a very common name, after all (although, it's not my real name).
	Just as an alcoholic needs to avoid that first sip, a lust addict needs to avoid that first slip.Slip today? No way! ;)Fall today? No way, Jose'! Last Edit: by .