thanks for the reply, im not here to argue, but more to gather ideas for myself.

i understand that the school "pays" for the internet. But myself, as a student pay for the school and in turn its the students that pay for the internet, so therefore should the students not have a decision on what kinds of programs and/or risks we want to take on our computers?
I'm not to confident on this position, well, i am, but im not confident putting it up against the IT of the school because im sure i'll get shot down.
would anyone care to retort?

could use any ideas, opinions, or whatever on eigther side of the argument.
is it hopeless?
can the school get in trouble for this?
any feedback please.
thanks