Yes and the network guys probably exclude their machines from the block(s).
They will exclude things for me also if I request them. I am a web developer/programmer and they trust (but verify) my judgement.
“Yes and the network guys probably exclude their machines from the block(s).”
Most IT guys worth their paycheck don’t.
From time to time I get an Email from a freind saying check out this Youtube video.. I click on the link and up pops “The website you are trying to access has been blocked. If you have a business need to access please contact...”
Then I go “Doooohhhh” and slap my forhead forgetting that I blocked that website.
For the most part the rules are there for a reason. For us its HIPAA and Sarbanes Oxley. If I violate the rules then the rules are useless and my efforts have been for nothing. Also we are violating the law.