Dear Bsharg,
The thinking that a teenager wants unfiltered internet predominately for that, is a myth. The number one reason Yeshiva Bachurim want to be online is social media. The less serious guys want to connect with people, as everyone around them is seriously learning. And the solid guys need to know what the next ‘biggest happening’ will be so they could know which night they should schedule their next break. Because chas v’shalom should a solid bachur spend his free time according to his own plan.
Also, the guy with a side obsession – history, science, sports, movies, clothing, novels, politics, or social media itself – has an easier (And bothers the other bachurim less.) time having good internet access. Plus, those that are high maintenance (e. g. clothing, food) stress about it much less if they have access to it without leaving yeshiva.
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