With all the newbies I thought it was time to remind all about keeping secure on line.
Remember that any comments can be read by anyone out there in the big wide world of the web.
Remember that all members have access to your profile details, so too much information there may leave you vulnerable. Do you really want to be telling virtual strangers where you live and then announce you are going on holidays.
On the other hand it is useful to have some info about each other so perhaps do things such as list your location as a state or region instead of a town.
Just be mindful that in this internet world there is a small percentage of dishonest people just like in the real world.
Overall we are a great bunch on here so welcome to all the newbies, take care.
ken thomas said
11:54 AM Jan 7, 2012
Hello Pam, and a timely warning Ken
Vic said
12:27 PM Jan 7, 2012
Good reminder Pam,
I do not have a surname listed or exact location etc on my profile, if I want someone to know my address/email address etc I send it to them by pm, much safer that way. I also don't have my birth date for security reasons although a "near" date could be used is someone still wants to put one.
Do agree about a general area or state so if you are asking for info to buy goods or services in your state people know how to respond, no good telling anyone about a repairer etc in Perth unless someone is in this area, especially if they are living and presently in North Queensland or similar.
If I may, I would also like to remind newbies about adjusting their user detail settings so new posts will show up on top and they don't have to scroll right down to the bottom of threads. "Duh" here didn't know about that for ages until I saw someone mention it and adjusted my settings.
-- Edited by Vic on Saturday 7th of January 2012 12:29:41 PM
goinsoon said
06:13 PM Jan 7, 2012
Same here Vic, I am happy to put my real name to posts(Brian) and am happy to exchange details with any member on PM
Vic said
06:41 PM Jan 7, 2012
Good move Brian, while I would say that any info would be safe with the majority that post here members who do post know nothing of those who are registered but never post, but being registered have access to other members profiles.
Jack the Ripper or Blewie The Burglar could be registered here and we would never know, not to mention Louie The Fly!
_wombat_ said
08:08 PM Jan 7, 2012
Vic wrote:
Good move Brian, while I would say that any info would be safe with the majority that post here members who do post know nothing of those who are registered but never post, but being registered have access to other members profiles.
Jack the Ripper or Blewie The Burglar could be registered here and we would never know, not to mention Louie The Fly!
Hey, Vic, you left me out of that last line
Boroma577 said
09:02 PM Jan 7, 2012
Do you actually have to be registered to view the forum or is it open to the public in general??
Vic said
09:34 PM Jan 7, 2012
The forum is open to the public viewing Boroma, but not the profiles or membership list, also those not registered cannot post or make replies etc.
In other words you must be registered to view the profiles, however there is no way of knowing who the registered members are and most don't post so they could be anyone.
Boroma577 said
09:36 PM Jan 7, 2012
Vic wrote:
The forum is open to the public viewing Boroma, but not the profiles or membership list, also those not registered cannot post or make replies etc.
In other words you must be registered to view the profiles, however there is no way of knowing who the registered members are and most don't post so they could be anyone.
Thanks Vic, it is as I thought.
Vic said
09:37 PM Jan 7, 2012
_wombat_ wrote:
Vic wrote:
Good move Brian, while I would say that any info would be safe with the majority that post here members who do post know nothing of those who are registered but never post, but being registered have access to other members profiles.
Jack the Ripper or Blewie The Burglar could be registered here and we would never know, not to mention Louie The Fly!
Hey, Vic, you left me out of that last line
Somebody asked me to clarify Louie The Fly, it was just a play on words to mean anybody up to no good.
Oh, yes, and then there is that Wombat Wally, but at least he posts!!! (unfortunately )
_wombat_ said
10:20 PM Jan 7, 2012
Vic wrote:
_wombat_ wrote:
Vic wrote:
Good move Brian, while I would say that any info would be safe with the majority that post here members who do post know nothing of those who are registered but never post, but being registered have access to other members profiles.
Jack the Ripper or Blewie The Burglar could be registered here and we would never know, not to mention Louie The Fly!
Hey, Vic, you left me out of that last line
Somebody asked me to clarify Louie The Fly, it was just a play on words to mean anybody up to no good.
Oh, yes, and then there is that Wombat Wally, but at least he posts!!! (unfortunately )
Hey last week you wanted to be my mate
Vic said
02:42 AM Jan 8, 2012
_wombat_ wrote:
Hey last week you wanted to be my mate
Ahummmm.....that was last week, you know how fickle I am
_wombat_ said
08:42 AM Jan 8, 2012
Yes I do
Pam said
09:38 AM Jan 8, 2012
Boroma577 wrote:
Vic wrote:
The forum is open to the public viewing Boroma, but not the profiles or membership list, also those not registered cannot post or make replies etc.
In other words you must be registered to view the profiles, however there is no way of knowing who the registered members are and most don't post so they could be anyone.
Thanks Vic, it is as I thought.
That's why it's not a good idea to put things such as phone numbers etc in your public posts.
That is what PM's are for- private messages you control who see it
Boroma577 said
10:02 AM Jan 8, 2012
Vic wrote:
The forum is open to the public viewing
That's exactly why I keep my public image...as private as possible.
-- Edited by Boroma577 on Sunday 8th of January 2012 10:02:32 AM
kandagal said
10:18 AM Jan 8, 2012
Well my address is Highway 1 - that should make it a little bit of an effort for some crook/thief/axe murderer to find me.
Boroma577 said
10:24 AM Jan 8, 2012
kandagal wrote:
Well my address is Highway 1 - that should make it a little bit of an effort for some crook/thief/axe murderer to find me.
It is not so much the crook/thief/axe murderer that I feel is the problem but more the possible theft of your identity....that seems to be the big issue these days of cyber space.
-- Edited by Boroma577 on Sunday 8th of January 2012 10:26:11 AM
Gerty Dancer said
10:31 AM Jan 8, 2012
kandagal wrote:
Well my address is Highway 1 - that should make it a little bit of an effort for some crook/thief/axe murderer to find me.
Geez Kandagal, you live on a busy street!!!
_wombat_ said
10:32 AM Jan 8, 2012
I don't have this problem, most people think I'm a wombat
Boroma577 said
11:03 AM Jan 8, 2012
_wombat_ wrote:
I don't have this problem, most people think I'm a wombat
Ha, ha......in more ways than one too Womby.
_wombat_ said
11:59 AM Jan 8, 2012
Boroma577 wrote:
_wombat_ wrote:
I don't have this problem, most people think I'm a wombat
Ha, ha......in more ways than one too Womby.
Thanks Bom, think I love you too
landy said
12:34 PM Jan 8, 2012
Vic wrote:
Good reminder Pam,
I do not have a surname listed or exact location etc on my profile, if I want someone to know my address/email address etc I send it to them by pm, much safer that way. I also don't have my birth date for security reasons although a "near" date could be used is someone still wants to put one.
Do agree about a general area or state so if you are asking for info to buy goods or services in your state people know how to respond, no good telling anyone about a repairer etc in Perth unless someone is in this area, especially if they are living and presently in North Queensland or similar.
If I may, I would also like to remind newbies about adjusting their user detail settings so new posts will show up on top and they don't have to scroll right down to the bottom of threads. "Duh" here didn't know about that for ages until I saw someone mention it and adjusted my settings.
Duh thanks Vic just adjusted my settings
. Landy
-- Edited by Vic on Saturday 7th of January 2012 12:29:41 PM
Boroma577 said
01:07 PM Jan 8, 2012
_wombat_ wrote:
Thanks Bom, think I love you too
Oh Womby, I KNOW I loves ya....no doubt at all.
Vic said
01:57 PM Jan 8, 2012
No worries Landy, I embarrased to say I was a member for some time before I was woken up to it.
Now for the ladies, this is why you have to be careful with your info etc (but don't let that stop you from living a full life).
This bloke may be one of the silent members here, you just never know!
With all the newbies I thought it was time to remind all about keeping secure on line.
Remember that any comments can be read by anyone out there in the big wide world of the web.
Remember that all members have access to your profile details, so too much information there may leave you vulnerable. Do you really want to be telling virtual strangers where you live and then announce you are going on holidays.
On the other hand it is useful to have some info about each other so perhaps do things such as list your location as a state or region instead of a town.
Just be mindful that in this internet world there is a small percentage of dishonest people just like in the real world.
Overall we are a great bunch on here so welcome to all the newbies, take care.
Ken
Good reminder Pam,
I do not have a surname listed or exact location etc on my profile, if I want someone to know my address/email address etc I send it to them by pm, much safer that way. I also don't have my birth date for security reasons although a "near" date could be used is someone still wants to put one.
Do agree about a general area or state so if you are asking for info to buy goods or services in your state people know how to respond, no good telling anyone about a repairer etc in Perth unless someone is in this area, especially if they are living and presently in North Queensland or similar.
If I may, I would also like to remind newbies about adjusting their user detail settings so new posts will show up on top and they don't have to scroll right down to the bottom of threads. "Duh" here didn't know about that for ages until I saw someone mention it and adjusted my settings.
-- Edited by Vic on Saturday 7th of January 2012 12:29:41 PM
Same here Vic, I am happy to put my real name to posts(Brian) and am happy to exchange details with any member on PM
Good move Brian, while I would say that any info would be safe with the majority that post here members who do post know nothing of those who are registered but never post, but being registered have access to other members profiles.
Jack the Ripper or Blewie The Burglar could be registered here and we would never know, not to mention Louie The Fly!
Hey, Vic, you left me out of that last line
Do you actually have to be registered to view the forum or is it open to the public in general??
The forum is open to the public viewing Boroma, but not the profiles or membership list, also those not registered cannot post or make replies etc.
In other words you must be registered to view the profiles, however there is no way of knowing who the registered members are and most don't post so they could be anyone.
Thanks Vic, it is as I thought.
Somebody asked me to clarify Louie The Fly, it was just a play on words to mean anybody up to no good.
Oh, yes, and then there is that Wombat Wally, but at least he posts!!! (unfortunately
)
Hey last week you wanted to be my mate
Ahummmm.....that was last week, you know how fickle I am
Yes I do
That's why it's not a good idea to put things such as phone numbers etc in your public posts.
That is what PM's are for- private messages you control who see it
That's exactly why I keep my public image...as private as possible.
-- Edited by Boroma577 on Sunday 8th of January 2012 10:02:32 AM
It is not so much the crook/thief/axe murderer that I feel is the problem but more the possible theft of your identity....that seems to be the big issue these days of cyber space.
-- Edited by Boroma577 on Sunday 8th of January 2012 10:26:11 AM
Geez Kandagal, you live on a busy street!!!
I don't have this problem, most people think I'm a wombat
Ha, ha......in more ways than one too Womby.
Thanks Bom, think I love you too
Oh Womby, I KNOW I loves ya....no doubt at all.
No worries Landy, I embarrased to say I was a member for some time before I was woken up to it.
Now for the ladies, this is why you have to be careful with your info etc (but don't let that stop you from living a full life).
This bloke may be one of the silent members here, you just never know!
Looks like you Vic
Didya' have to tell everyone.....he he......This is more like me;
-- Edited by Vic on Sunday 8th of January 2012 02:19:57 PM
That Honesty on the internet would make a good av for you
Yeh.........next thing you know I will be saying I'm a Wombat
to be a wombat you need to be good looking and you certainly are not good looking
I see you are using your family crest now wombat as your avatar.
