A privacy comment
Oct 18th 2007 | 12:45 pm
#16
Lloydminster AB
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,059
From: Alberta
Re: A privacy comment
still beats mine
Oct 18th 2007 | 1:49 pm
#18
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,883
From: vancouver island! BC Canada~ Lovin it!
Re: A privacy comment
Just out of curiosity, I googled my board name. Because its not a generic name but a totally individual one, I came upon posts on this board and others, that I have made in my name - lizwil98.
The reason why I stuck to that name is because I have had that name since 1998 when I first got onto the Internet - I think back then it was words only - at least what I had was.
Anyway, I really don't care that people on this board can read my posts, but I honestly don't think I want everyone in the world who knows my board name to be able to search and find my posts. It's not that I am posting anything secret. It just feels a bit creepy to me that someone might be able to find out things about me - because my name is identifiable.
I tried it with various other people. I found someone called snorkmaiden on my space. Doesn't look like OUR snorkmaiden.
I found an NSPaul on some Honda CRV board.
I think that I might very well change my name to something generic. I only hope I remember what it is!!!
Does it concern others that if you always use the same login name - people can snoop around and find out things about you?
The reason why I stuck to that name is because I have had that name since 1998 when I first got onto the Internet - I think back then it was words only - at least what I had was.
Anyway, I really don't care that people on this board can read my posts, but I honestly don't think I want everyone in the world who knows my board name to be able to search and find my posts. It's not that I am posting anything secret. It just feels a bit creepy to me that someone might be able to find out things about me - because my name is identifiable.
I tried it with various other people. I found someone called snorkmaiden on my space. Doesn't look like OUR snorkmaiden.
I found an NSPaul on some Honda CRV board.
I think that I might very well change my name to something generic. I only hope I remember what it is!!!
Does it concern others that if you always use the same login name - people can snoop around and find out things about you?
there are many reasons why people may not want others seeing where they are and what they are doing. Some people share very openly in these kinds of forums..and chat rooms!.....be aware also ..that some Chat room transcipts can be found by googling aswell. so not all is as private as we may think.
i am glad my user name here is maple leaf./..very common..and when i picked it i had no idea of the huge signifance it had to canada..i just picked it cos i like the leaves...
Oct 18th 2007 | 1:57 pm
#19
Born again atheist
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 30,259
From: Europe (to be specified).
Re: A privacy comment
lizwil98, have you ever heard of echalon?
Privacy is a concept totally incompatible with electronic communication.
There are folk on here who could give you technical details, but I won't name them in case the NSA is listening. (Which they are).
Privacy is a concept totally incompatible with electronic communication.
There are folk on here who could give you technical details, but I won't name them in case the NSA is listening. (Which they are).
Oct 18th 2007 | 3:29 pm
#21
Thread Starter
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 3,015
Re: A privacy comment
I think I will keep my name on here -- too complicated to change it now!
However, I will admit that a while back - not on this board - I had quite a bitch session about somebody and after a couple of days I got cold feet in case this person connected my login name and found out I was complaining - so I went back and deleted all the posts - which I couldn't do on this board.
However, I will admit that a while back - not on this board - I had quite a bitch session about somebody and after a couple of days I got cold feet in case this person connected my login name and found out I was complaining - so I went back and deleted all the posts - which I couldn't do on this board.
Oct 18th 2007 | 3:39 pm
#22
Banned
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,106
From: Beautiful BC
Re: A privacy comment
Just out of curiosity, I googled my board name. Because its not a generic name but a totally individual one, I came upon posts on this board and others, that I have made in my name - lizwil98.
The reason why I stuck to that name is because I have had that name since 1998 when I first got onto the Internet - I think back then it was words only - at least what I had was.
Anyway, I really don't care that people on this board can read my posts, but I honestly don't think I want everyone in the world who knows my board name to be able to search and find my posts. It's not that I am posting anything secret. It just feels a bit creepy to me that someone might be able to find out things about me - because my name is identifiable.
I tried it with various other people. I found someone called snorkmaiden on my space. Doesn't look like OUR snorkmaiden.
I found an NSPaul on some Honda CRV board.
I think that I might very well change my name to something generic. I only hope I remember what it is!!!
Does it concern others that if you always use the same login name - people can snoop around and find out things about you?
The reason why I stuck to that name is because I have had that name since 1998 when I first got onto the Internet - I think back then it was words only - at least what I had was.
Anyway, I really don't care that people on this board can read my posts, but I honestly don't think I want everyone in the world who knows my board name to be able to search and find my posts. It's not that I am posting anything secret. It just feels a bit creepy to me that someone might be able to find out things about me - because my name is identifiable.
I tried it with various other people. I found someone called snorkmaiden on my space. Doesn't look like OUR snorkmaiden.
I found an NSPaul on some Honda CRV board.
I think that I might very well change my name to something generic. I only hope I remember what it is!!!
Does it concern others that if you always use the same login name - people can snoop around and find out things about you?
Honest, I'm not, I took the name from a motorbike we used to have!!!
Oct 18th 2007 | 3:46 pm
#23
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 3,020
Re: A privacy comment
I guess your name could be either start-win or star-twin. That's the thing about concatenating words - of course we all know about experts-exchange and pen-island.
Oct 18th 2007 | 4:58 pm
#24
little snowy owl
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 6,921
Re: A privacy comment
I googled Morwenna and was disappointed to find that there was no reference to me or any of my musings until page 19!!
Oct 18th 2007 | 5:07 pm
#25
Home and Happy
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 94,308
From: Keep true friends and puppets close, trust no-one else...
Re: A privacy comment
Oct 18th 2007 | 5:19 pm
#27
Joined: Dec 1969
Posts: 2,484
Re: A privacy comment
I wouldnt use my real name on here, i know from experience 
Our username came from a spelling mistake, but coulnt be bothered changing it, looked like to much hassle
Wow there is pages of my posts, only been on here since march this year
pictures attached to my username are off the webs on trees
Maybe BE should advise new users not to use there real names
Our username came from a spelling mistake, but coulnt be bothered changing it, looked like to much hassle
Wow there is pages of my posts, only been on here since march this year
pictures attached to my username are off the webs on trees
Maybe BE should advise new users not to use there real names
Oct 18th 2007 | 5:24 pm
#28
little snowy owl
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 6,921
Re: A privacy comment
I wouldnt use my real name on here, i know from experience
Our username came from a spelling mistake, but coulnt be bothered changing it, looked like to much hassle
Wow there is pages of my posts, only been on here since march this year
pictures attached to my username are off the webs on trees
Maybe BE should advise new users not to use there real names
Our username came from a spelling mistake, but coulnt be bothered changing it, looked like to much hassle
Wow there is pages of my posts, only been on here since march this year
pictures attached to my username are off the webs on trees
Maybe BE should advise new users not to use there real names
Oct 18th 2007 | 5:31 pm
#29
Joined: Dec 1969
Posts: 2,484
Re: A privacy comment
thats why i dont use my real name
and better if you
"real name"
comes up with just the name
The internet is a powerful tool used right and like the other poster pointed out, you can get info on people from all over
and better if you
"real name"
comes up with just the name
The internet is a powerful tool used right and like the other poster pointed out, you can get info on people from all over
Oct 18th 2007 | 5:39 pm
#30
little snowy owl
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 6,921
Re: A privacy comment
I usually just advise them stongly to consult their own doctor or therapist who can make a proper examination and advise accordingly!
