Some discussion groups require the use of the HTTP_REFERER tag in your browser. They use this tag to verify that your browser is the originator of the posts you submit to the forum, in other words, that you are who you say you are. But these tags, when misused, can be privacy invaders as well. Websites can use the tags to determine what sites you’ve previously visited, to build a profile of your interests.
Norton Personal Firewall blocks those tags as a way to protect your privacy. However, you can turn off the blocking on a site by site basis. Here’s how:
1. In Norton Personal Firewall, select Options > Internet Security > General > Advanced Options.
2. Click Add Site.
3. Type in the name of the site that you want to allow to use the HTTP_REFERER tag, and click OK.
4. Highlight the site you just added, and select the Privacy tab. Check the “Use these rules for
5. In the Browsing Privacy section, select Permit for Referrer. Click OK. You’ll be able to participate in the forum now, but the HTTP_REFERER tag will still be blocked at other sites.
