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Discussing URL filtering techniques

Discussing URL filtering techniques

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techiseasy
Senior Member
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01-01-2023, 01:14 PM
#1
I’m seeking guidance on managing individual YouTube videos for my 7-year-old with autism. While YouTube has been beneficial for his learning, certain videos can be too overwhelming. I’m looking for ways to filter out specific content without removing the platform entirely. I’ve tried using Eero routers and various filtering tools like Pi-Hole, Squid, and Privoxy, but they only work at a domain level. I’m not looking for general parenting advice—just practical solutions for blocking individual videos or URLs.
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techiseasy
01-01-2023, 01:14 PM #1

I’m seeking guidance on managing individual YouTube videos for my 7-year-old with autism. While YouTube has been beneficial for his learning, certain videos can be too overwhelming. I’m looking for ways to filter out specific content without removing the platform entirely. I’ve tried using Eero routers and various filtering tools like Pi-Hole, Squid, and Privoxy, but they only work at a domain level. I’m not looking for general parenting advice—just practical solutions for blocking individual videos or URLs.

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I_Shadyz
Member
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01-03-2023, 11:57 AM
#2
I think YouTube Kids can restrict certain videos.
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I_Shadyz
01-03-2023, 11:57 AM #2

I think YouTube Kids can restrict certain videos.

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killerlupe12
Junior Member
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01-05-2023, 11:06 AM
#3
The session ID is unique each time, making it hard to include in a fixed block. You might also need to prevent long URLs like YouTube links unless using the official site. It’s unlikely to work with mobile or tablet apps since they connect directly to YouTube instead of using URLs. You’d likely have to use YouTube Kids for that.
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killerlupe12
01-05-2023, 11:06 AM #3

The session ID is unique each time, making it hard to include in a fixed block. You might also need to prevent long URLs like YouTube links unless using the official site. It’s unlikely to work with mobile or tablet apps since they connect directly to YouTube instead of using URLs. You’d likely have to use YouTube Kids for that.

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Where
Junior Member
42
01-09-2023, 03:39 AM
#4
It might have been better to be aware earlier. Appreciate the assistance—I believe I located a suitable option, a supervised YouTube account that handles 95% of my requirements, which isn’t too disappointing.
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Where
01-09-2023, 03:39 AM #4

It might have been better to be aware earlier. Appreciate the assistance—I believe I located a suitable option, a supervised YouTube account that handles 95% of my requirements, which isn’t too disappointing.