Per Library Parental Controls

[PuffyToesToo 346]

In setting up a user account for a child I've employed the parental controls functions on restricted library access. The issue is that they cannot see a great deal of the children's movies because of the ratings systems of differing countries etc, whereas a few TV Shows are probably inappropriate but pass through. Could you consider implementing a per library access by rating for parental controls instead of a blanket rating for the user? Thank you.

[Neminem 1518]

This might help you.

With this new plugin from @TeamB its possible to keep those Ratings in check.

 

[ebr 16169]

Hi.  I'm failing to see how scoping this to a library would solve your issue... Can you explain?

[PuffyToesToo 346]

10 hours ago, jaycedk said:

This might help you.

With this new plugin from @TeamB its possible to keep those Ratings in check.

 

I'll go check this out, thank you.

[PuffyToesToo 346]

6 hours ago, ebr said:

Hi.  I'm failing to see how scoping this to a library would solve your issue... Can you explain?

Sure, sorry if it wasn't clear. I'll try to keep it brief.

I created a user account for a 2 year old. I then limited the libraries they have access to. Within those libraries, I instituted parental controls via their profile to only be able to see G rated items. They have access to Children's TV Library, Family Movies, and Animated Shows Library. Some of the shows or movies that are actually rated higher than G are things they've watched before and are OK. The problem is that with those 3 libraries, all kids shows are fine, but not all movies are fine even with the same rating. Being able to stipulate a different parental control per library could solve this without my having to tag everything and use tags, as that is a lot of work.  Of course, any way to achieve this in an easier fashion is more than welcome. Thank you so much.

[ebr 16169]

12 hours ago, PuffyToesToo said:

Being able to stipulate a different parental control per library could solve this

That's the part I'm missing.  The only way that would help you is if the items you think don't rate properly happen to all be in a specific library.  I don't really see that as all that common...

For a 2 year old, I would either use a strategy of restricting everything except a certain tag or use the file system folder-based access control (which could have the added benefit of keeping a bunch of baby Einstein videos out of your home screen). 

We already have so many ways to control content visibility that I hesitate to make it even more complex.

[PuffyToesToo 346]

1 hour ago, ebr said:

 

We already have so many ways to control content visibility that I hesitate to make it even more complex.

As you can see, I already employ great use of folder structure to achieve the control and effect I wish to have for users. (see first SS). My thinking was to be able to create a rating limit via that section.

I was hoping it might be possible to specify the rating of each user by each specific library, as opposed to the one shown in the second SS. However, i completely understand if that would be too big an undertaking, and thank you for reading/replying. Bag to the tag bin I go. 

 

[Ugnaughts 53]

On 1/7/2024 at 10:17 AM, ebr said:

For a 2 year old, I would either use a strategy of restricting everything except a certain tag or use the file system folder-based access control (which could have the added benefit of keeping a bunch of baby Einstein videos out of your home screen). 

how do you restrict everything except a certain tag?  where use to going to parental controls and changing the rating so it would showup. but the ratings for kids under 8 are all over the place. it would be nice to have approved as its own rating. that way as the parent finds new content they can change the rating so it show up in there library.

and also under the livetv. its good but not full proof. so it would be nice to just have certain approved channels. 

i think this is a simple yet accurate approach. im on beta35 so im hoping to see this one day. 

[GrimReaper 4739]

 

11 minutes ago, Ugnaughts said:

how do you restrict everything except a certain tag?

"Allow" Tag restriction mode?

 

Edited February 7, 2025 by GrimReaper

[Ugnaughts 53]

38 minutes ago, GrimReaper said:

"Allow" Tag restriction mode?

i seen that, although it didnt make sense on how to use it.  it sounded as if it combines rating and tags like an algorithm. and also i didnt see a place to enter the tag you wanted to put on each title. 

say i wanted to put the tag approved on each title or series. how do i tell it the tag name?

edited lol never mind i the add tags part. you guys are correct, thanks

Edited February 7, 2025 by Ugnaughts
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[Luke 42077]

20 hours ago, Ugnaughts said:

also i didnt see a place to enter the tag you wanted to put on each title. 

Hi, did you explore clicking the + Add button?

[Ugnaughts 53]

20 hours ago, Luke said:

Hi, did you explore clicking the + Add button?

yes thank you! i over looked that :)