proxy servers!

in computer networks, a proxy server is a server (or application) that acts as intermediary for requests or clients seeking data from a internet server.

3 uses for a proxy server 

 1. To store visited web sites in a cache, therefore speeding up subsequent visits to the same site.
2. To enhance Internet safety and security when browsing by determining the rules on what sites are allowed to be visited.
3. To record everyones use of the Internet.

in light of the above info i feel proxy servers are a important part of the internet and online process!