jorgev

got all taken care of.. thanks for the feedback

Cimarron29414

1) I'm sorry, but you asked for it. Just empty your cache every day! It's a company computer, it isn't yours. Anyone can log on to anyone's computer. Cover your ass.

2) You are assuming it was that guy. That would be a really ballsy move on his part. I doubt it was him. Did anyone else get browsed?

3) NEVER threaten the HR person with the fact that you are going to find another job because they don't want you looking at porn while they are paying you. Chances are, you did more harm with that note than anything else you had done. Chances are, if they didn't have an ad on Monster before - they do now.

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Cynthetiq

Their computer, their internet, their resources. You get to some incedental personal use but if they deem even that to be abusive, then you got nothing.

Even if you clean your cache there's ways to log what IP traffic is going and coming.

Better to be safe than sorry... do your browsing at home and your work at work.

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Cimarron29414

Exactly! I guess I should have said "If you feel you MUST look at questionable content at work, at least do a little something to hide it."

Without being able to confirm that your neighbor did it, you would be well served not to assume it was him.

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la petite moi

People are ALWAYS replaceable- so threatening to quit is silly.

Mantus

So after you get a warning about looking at porn...

C'mon man.

Clear the computer files. All images are temporary saved on your computer so the Admin can just check that folder and see what you've been looking at.

Even if you don't go to the titty board they may see

"TFP: The Evolution of Humanity, Sxuality and Philosophy."

Which will raise some eyebrows.

Redlemon

Also, don't write that kind of stuff in an email from your work account. Even if you are "cool" with the HR person, their loyality is probably with the company before you. Only write in an email something that you would feel comfortable putting on the back of a postcard and posting in the lunchroom.

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Cynthetiq

BTW.. it's one of the reasons that I VNC to my home computer from time to time for accessing "questionable" content.

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Rodney

No titties on the work machine. Save it for home.

At your job, treat the Internet like a glass house that _you_ don't own. You can't do anything secretly in a glass house, and if you displease the owner, he can ask you to leave.

I saw one guy fired because he couldn't follow this simple rule.

feelgood

Ok...Either you are really lacking common sense or stupid. Companies do keep track of the websites that employee surf. I'm really baffled by your stupidity thinking that somebody is out to get you. Take some fucking responabilities, admit to the fact that you're surfing and looking at porno while at work. Blaming it on somebody else is just gonna make things worse and will actually help you get fired.

FYI, pictures in the titty board are directly linked to porn sites and will show up on the list of sites you've visit, whether you're aware of it or not.

Golden Rule is this: Don't visit anything related to porno at work. Even if its TFP.

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jorgev

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thingstodo

Actually, IT has all the right, and they don't even have to use your machine to do so. Everything is stored for at least a period of time, including your surfing results. And most companies have policies these days regarding what you use your machine for.

I had to write up a manager about a year ago for porn on his machine. He claimed pop ups put it there while surfing a gambling site. Just as bad. But the pop up comment was a silly lie. Now it will take some time to gain trust back with this guy.

If everyone just did their job and had fun with fellow employees things would usually be OK. It's this other stuff, especially alone, that cuases bigger problems. I'd overlook some horseplay with others at work much quicker than on-line porn on work equipment.

Good luck!

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Cynthetiq

You are gravely mistaken if it was a normal procedure to inspect computers and audit their doings. If it was another coworker looking to rat you out, yes, that's correct they have no right. BUT an authorized person does have that right.

Who is authorized? Your manager, HR, anyone above your manager.

Why? Because the company needs to protect itself from things like harassment, fraud, embezzelling, child porn, etc.

If your company happens to be a publicly traded company, Sarbanes-Oxley has even more in store for you.

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Pip

Your company should have an official policy regarding how employees may use the computers and how and who can monitor that usage. Look it up, and follow it to the letter. Believe me, if they want to they can find out exactly how you spend company time. Clearing the cache does not help you, oh no.

Cynthetiq

I forgot to mention this also applies to telephone usage too.

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