Recreation Category

Entertainment 

This category refers to sites associated with passive activities – meaning visitors are looking for ”r;sit back and entertain me” sites such as those dealing with theatre, online comics, anime, amusement parks, clubs, etc. 

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Gambling

This category refers to any site that presents information about gambling for the purpose of advocating its practice.  These sites can provide instruction on any gaming activity that involves gambling or provide actual on-line gambling.  Sites that attempt to educate the public on the dangers and/or cures for gambling problems do not belong in this category.

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Games

This category refers to any site that is associated with traditional board games, role-playing games and pursuits.  This includes sites that promote game makers (Mattel), electronic games, video games, computer games or online games.  This category includes both game hardware & software.  Also included are tips, advice and cheat codes on playing computer/Internet based games and web sites hosting games and contests.

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Hobbies/Leisure

This category refers to any site associated with the non-competitive active pursuits or interests outside one's regular occupation or an activity engaged in for pleasure and relaxation during spare time.  This would include pet lover sites, sewing, model building/making, woodcarving, stamp/coin collecting, mountain biking, hiking, etc. Note that sites dealing with competitive pursuits should be considered as sports.

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Mature Humor

This category refers to any site that contains mature themes and humor that may not be suitable for children, but do not contain pornography or strong profanity.  These sites may contain a limited amount of ”r;PG-13” profanity without a profanity rating.

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Televison/Movies

Sites that promote or provide content relating to television programming or movies.

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Note: Sites that contain streaming media or downloadable files such as previews or trailers should include the rating of digital media.

Music

Sites that promote music for entertainment purposes relating to bands, concerts, festivals, orchestras, symphonies and disc jockeys.

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Note: Sites that provide mp3, streaming or other downloadable media will also be rated digital media.

Digital Media

Digital audio, video and other technologies that can be accessible to stream, download or share.

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Radio Stations

Sites whose purpose is to provide and/or promote music, talk or sports radio.  These sites have live streams and/or archived listening available.         

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Social Networking/Dating

Sites that offer free or paid services that promote interaction, dating or other networking through forums, chat, email or other methods.         

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Special Interests

Interest groups/clubs that include environmental, worker, social, and philanthropic organizations.  These include alumni associations and all non-profit organizations.

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Sports

This category refers to any site that contains information about sports or sports related activities.  This includes sites that provide sports scores or games.  These sites may also contain information about sporting events, camps, teams or outings.  Sports are defined as organized and competitive athletics.

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Travel

This category refers to sites specializing in travel and travel-related information or activities.  This includes travel destinations, reservation services, discount travel listings, leisure travel package listings, and special events in various cities.  Also included are sightseeing guides, airlines and online flight booking agencies, accommodations and rental cars.  Additional items such as chamber of commerce or non-government information pertaining to a given city or region can also be assigned this category.

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Web Log (Blog)

Journals, diaries or newsletters that can be updated daily usually involving personal thoughts/opinions on internet, social or political issues.  Other categories can be added to further classify.

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