Well, given the amount of time employees waste online these days, it's not surprising that employers are starting to block this stuff. Of course there are going to be people that can multi-task and still get everything done while likening their genitals to throwing hotdogs down hall, but I would bet it hampers the performance of some people. Its caused some issues, especially if you frequent a forum that actually helps you in your job, I know with some companies blocking facebook and myspace have had to remove a block because people have created groups to discuss issues relevent to their respective careers.
And I agree that drug testing at jobs where there are no safety issues etc., is pretty useless. I could only imagine if they adminstered breathalyzers, I've worked with people that would blow over after every lunch break. Good thing computers can't kill you.
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