This is a minor bitch, so it’ll be short.
I’m annoyed… I just wanted to post a ‘wanted’ ad on a site that works to recycle stuff and keep it out of our landfills… looking to see if anyone had a patio set I could use for my deck… how many user names do I need? Sign in? Join your groups? What for? Enough personal stuff is out there already, which is why I’m fighting to get my identity back.
Sorry, I told you it was lame, but I have a headache. Thanks for listening. You may commence tearing me apart for such a lame-o bitch. —Ouchie BlkRse hurts
This article appears in Jul 1-7, 2010.
Use a gmail or yahoo email address. Don’t enter correct personal information. Write down on a piece of paper what you entered so you can remember in the future what your login and password are. Problem solved.
“Write down on a piece of paper what you entered so you can remember in the future what your login and password are”
pretty much every employer/computer course/security officer advised never to do that.
ever.
I mean, what’s worse than people hacking into your account?
Giving them the keys….
If you’re not using correct personal information then writing down your login and password for a random shopping site is hardly going to cause you issues.
You’re not going to be hacked and have your identity stolen because you left a piece of paper with your login on your computer desk at your home.
You will be hacked if you’re an idiot and still use Internet Explorer instead of one of the better browsers, in which case, writing down your password is not a factor.
use kijiji, one name and password. just about the whole world gets and puts shit on there, even moi. right now, i’m looking for the perfect getaway, and a deep piot, i have some people that need to visit there.
It’s all about ad space. Even The Coast does it to show advertisers that they reach X number of people. So even if you want to post a comment about a sucky restaurant, you’ve gotta support them by signing up. Think of it as having to pay.
Although, nine times out of ten, they don’t share your actual info with advertisers or others without your consent (read the privacy/terms of service before you sign up though) so even if you put your personal info in, it’s probably not a big deal.
Actually, what I do for all my passwords/sign-ins and such is this: I have a USB drive called an Ironkey that has all the data, among other sensitive documents. It encrypts it as you put info on it, and is only accessible via password (a small price to pay for ultra high end security). You also get a VPN service to boot. They can be a bit pricey, but a 1GB stick will run you about $100 USD, but again, if you’re only using it for documents and some other important stuff, that’s all the space you need.
and for jebus sake… don’t move all your files in there while you’ve had a few and forget what the password is.
Yeah, after 10 incorrect attempts (that’s in total), BOOM! The encryption chip self-fuckin’-destructs. No word of a lie. It’s also encased in epoxy, so if someone tries to disassemble the drive, the epoxy tears the chip apart, destroying the data. To top it all off, it’s water proof and crush resistant.
Thanks gang… now, does anyone know where I can get a cheap/free patio table and chairs? I still have a headache.
Kijiji. For once, LS was right.
I have a set that you can have. Table and chairs, no umbrella. Rough but workable and free. How do I reach you?
funny thing, i have one of those cinzano umbrellas that that used to use at the green pepper in purdys wharf.needs a bottom part of the pole that stands it up. had it and somehow got misplaced. gary_more@hotmail.com. contact me for pickup.
LTWWB is better than kijiji. go figure.
OMG marmiteman and LS! I am so there. the_blackrose@live.ca! Thank you thank you thank you!