Question: I wish to insure myself from accidentally using

`rm [argument_i] * [argument_j]`

i.e. it should always refuse to execute the command, when the asterisk character is separated by white space on both sides, no matter what else is before or after the asterisk.

Which command should I add to my `.bashrc` to enable such a check?

Thanks for any hints.

Answer: 
As user1763532 explained, hosting architecture are now all based on loadbalancing, mutiple ISP, multiple location, so try something like this

"telnet 173.194.39.35 80"

GET / HTTP/1.1

Host: www.youtube.com

Connection: close

post result,

if telnet on port 80 is ok, no firewall filtering

if you don't get anything with GET, maybe web filtering

try and let us know (for my curiosity which country are you from ?? is your username related ^^)
install proxy swithcer. The website is blocked, so the only way is to create a VPN or use a proxy. use spotflux, proxy switcher or hotspot sheild