Content FilteringNationWide AccessPop-Up Ad BlockerSonic-Q Web Accelerator		Q-Shield Content Filtering Categories: Adult Material Sites intended for an adult audience that do not fall into another category (such as pornography, lingerie, community sites, or file sharing); "loophole" sites that are not specifically designed for viewing pornography, but may serve as a gateway to such material (including certain archiving sites, web cameras, translation sites, proxy sites and unfiltered image searches).   Alcohol & Tobacco Sites that advocate or promote the production or recreational use of alcoholic beverages or tobacco.   Alternate Lifestyle Non-pornographic sites that provide information on or cater to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and other "alternative" lifestyles.   Audio & Video File Sharing Sites that support downloading of audio or video files or that serve as directories of such sites.  This includes download sites of file-sharing software, such as Gnutella clients (iMesh, Kazaa, Limewire, Bearshare, Morpheus and others), and all peer-to-peer software and support sites.  Please be aware that file sharing is an easy way to circumvent the filtering software, since any type of material is available via file sharing systems.   Chat/BBS/Instant Messaging Sites that offer access to online chatting, message posting, voice transmission and software supporting such activities.   Criminal Activity (Harmful To Minors) Criminal activity includes, but is not necessarily limited to, hate speech, wagering, illegal drug promotion, illegal weapons construction/modification/sales, suicide, and crime instructions.   Crude/Tasteless Sites containing tasteless humor, excretory functions, graphic medical, autopsy or accident photos and extreme forms of body modification (cutting, branding, piercing). Also, sites that contain vulgar or obscene language or gestures.   Downloads Sites enabling the download of software, updates, patches and other computer-related components.   Gambling/Wagering Sites providing online wagering and sites devoted exclusively to promote gambling activities; does not include non-currency gaming, fantasy sports, statistics and "lines" for sporting events, gaming supplies, casino-hotels, related tourism and news articles surrounding the gambling industry.   Job/Employment Sites that provide job listings and information related to employment, such as resume posting and interviewing tips.   Personal Website Communities Sites where web page space is offered for free, such as GeoCities, Tripod, AngelFire, and others.  Any URL categorized as such is not guaranteed to have each individual personal website sub-categorized, though we may do so from time to time.  However, pornography, nudity, hate speech and other commonly undesirable content violates the Terms of Service of many personal website hosts.  These are reported directly to the host so that they remove the site entirely.  For a list of personal websites that do not allow nudity/pornography and links to report these violations, please see http://www.s4f.com/reportsites.asp   Pornography, Recreational Nudity and Obscenity Pornography refers to sites containing bare breasts or genitalia in a photo, drawing, or other sexual depiction. Recreational nudity includes naturism, streaking, and other unclothed or see-through clothing activities.  Obscenity refers to sites containing vulgar words regarding sexual organs, sexual activity, or other sexual speech in a crude or blatant manner; sexual paraphernalia; erotica and other literature primarily featuring explicit sexual content; sex-oriented businesses such as adult clubs, escort services, and age verification sites (for the purpose of purchasing pornography or sexual paraphernalia).   Search Sites Sites that search or index any portion of the Internet.  Image searches may also be classified as "Adult Material".   Swimsuits / Lingerie Sites that provide photos of models wearing swimsuits, lingerie, underwear, or other highly revealing attire.   Web-Based E-mail Sites that offer free e-mail accounts in a web-based, or browser legible, format.  © Copyright 2002 Quantum Connections Privacy Policy   Terms and Conditions   Acceptable Use Policy  Reliable High-Speed Internet Access Serving Michigan and Indiana since 1995 All Rights Reserved © 2002 Quantum Connections reserves the right to change any information contained on this website without prior notification.